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Hello. I am stuggling with a applying external threads to a shaft. Is there any easier way than drawing the profile out of the MH and then doing a helical cut?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Follow the instruction below, add verify that shaded cosmetic threads filter is on (options). I typically select the OD edge in the model, and then specify the minor diameter.
Specify the following properties when inserting a <a href="Cosmetic_Threads.htm" target="_blank">cosmetic
thread</a> in a part, assembly, or drawing.
<h2>Thread Settings</h2>
Circular Edges . Select a circular edge in the graphics area.
End Condition. The cosmetic thread
extends from the edge selected above to the end condition:
<ul style="list-style-: disc;" ="disc"><li ="kadov-p">
Blind. A specified depth. Specify the
depth below.
<li ="kadov-p">
Through. Completely through the
existing geometry.
<li ="kadov-p">
Up to Next. To the next entity that
intercepts the thread. [/list]
Depth . Enter a value when the End Condition is Blind.
Minor Diameter, Major Diameter, or Conical Offset . Sets the diameter for the dimension corresponding to
the entity type with the cosmetic thread.
<h2>Thread Callout</h2>
Type text to appear in the thread callout. (The thread callout appears in
drawing documents only.)
Thread callouts are not used in certain dimensioning standards. If a cosmetic
thread callout is defined in the part or assembly but is not displayed in the
drawing, you can display the callout in the drawing by selecting Insert Callout from the shortcut menu.
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