Amazing work. I am new to 3d design and following your video I have managed to 3D print piezes with working threads of a rare standard. Thank you very much!
I've heard that the coolorange tool no longer works. But honestly, I wasn't a big fan of that tool personally. I do acknowledge it's up-front time saving though. Does it still work?
Absolutely. I'm going back now and updating some of my videos that I think are no longer up to date. This one may get a visit. Thank you for your feedback though!
I have an .ipt file with standard ISO thread geometry I can copy into any bolt, stud or internal hole. After constraining it in the correct position I just add diameter and pitch then use the coil tool - job done. One .ipt file does all sizes.
Is there a way to have thread created with the 'Thread' command 3D-print, or at least project the geometry into a coil as to create a geometric. Since this command feature already has an array of specifications and threads available it is useful, but it does not create geometric features; only pictures of the threads.
+Edie Pena To the extent of my knowledge, you cannot do what you're trying to do with just the Thread command. It's just a skin that carries the thread data with it so that it can be visualized and referenced in drawings without taking up as much memory. With that said, there's an Add-In out there by CoolOrange that can be used to turn the thread skin into geometric threads. This may be what you want. I believe it's called "Thread Modeler". The only reason I don't like the tool is because it creates several features and it does not adjust with the rest of the part. In other words, if you wanted to use it, you wouldn't really be able to do anything with your model afterwards. However, I did make an iFeature for modeling threads that has proven extremely handy for such applications. It won't read a Thread Skin but it will read the diameter and as long as you know the tpi, you're good to go.
Amazing work. I am new to 3d design and following your video I have managed to 3D print piezes with working threads of a rare standard. Thank you very much!
That's awesome news! Well done!
Excellent! This is the best video I've seen on bolt thread. Thank you.
tip: There is coolOrange extension. It simplifies the process. Made it way easier. by the way thanks for the video
I've heard that the coolorange tool no longer works. But honestly, I wasn't a big fan of that tool personally. I do acknowledge it's up-front time saving though. Does it still work?
Okay. This is now my 'go to' reference for making threads. Thanks for the insight!
Absolutely. I'm going back now and updating some of my videos that I think are no longer up to date. This one may get a visit. Thank you for your feedback though!
I have an .ipt file with standard ISO thread geometry I can copy into any bolt, stud or internal hole. After constraining it in the correct position I just add diameter and pitch then use the coil tool - job done. One .ipt file does all sizes.
Very helpful, this is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Excellent! Glad it could help.
Now that Cool Orange Thread Modeler isn't working past IV2021, I'm back to cutting threads the old fashioned way, lol... good tutorial
Thanks! I've improved on my processes as well so I may have more to share in the near future.
You are a blessing
No, you
excelent, thanks my friend
Thank you!
Very nice tutorial. Thx Bro
Thank you very much!
Is there any chance you could demonstrate how to model a tapered thread such as an NPT?
Absolutely. I'll make sure to include that when I update this video. Or perhaps in a video of it's own
Is there a way to have thread created with the 'Thread' command 3D-print, or at least project the geometry into a coil as to create a geometric. Since this command feature already has an array of specifications and threads available it is useful, but it does not create geometric features; only pictures of the threads.
+Edie Pena To the extent of my knowledge, you cannot do what you're trying to do with just the Thread command. It's just a skin that carries the thread data with it so that it can be visualized and referenced in drawings without taking up as much memory.
With that said, there's an Add-In out there by CoolOrange that can be used to turn the thread skin into geometric threads. This may be what you want. I believe it's called "Thread Modeler". The only reason I don't like the tool is because it creates several features and it does not adjust with the rest of the part. In other words, if you wanted to use it, you wouldn't really be able to do anything with your model afterwards.
However, I did make an iFeature for modeling threads that has proven extremely handy for such applications. It won't read a Thread Skin but it will read the diameter and as long as you know the tpi, you're good to go.
too good
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