ThreadLab - Internal/External Modeled/Cosmetic Threads with External Thread Callouts

Lisa_Reisinger

This feature is really great - thanks a lot!

As the comment above, I would like to model pipe threads (NPT, BSP) too. Is there a chance you can add these to your feature, or is there perhaps an other feature for pipe threads?

Lisa_Reisinger

This feature is really great - thanks a lot!

As the comment above, I would like to model pipe threads (NPT, BSP) too. Is there a chance you can add these to your feature, or is there perhaps an other feature for pipe threads?

Tobias_Hullette

I am trying to use ThreadLab for Internal threads, but it seems like it only "adds" threads to the hole. How can I get it to CUT threads? Thank you!!

Conant_Custom

Tobias_Hullette said:

I am trying to use ThreadLab for Internal threads, but it seems like it only "adds" threads to the hole. How can I get it to CUT threads? Thank you!!

+1 to this. The current setup leads to inaccurate hole callouts on the drawing views. As programmed, the drill size and depth instruction would eliminate the material needed to create the thread. Please consider adjusting your system to indicate the pilot drill diameter rather than the tap's major diameter.

cannot tap a 5/8-18 thread in a hole that has been drilled to 5/8" diameter:

 

gyundt

Fantastic work on this feature,
Thank you so much for putting it out for everyone!

One useful future feature would be the ability to set specific/offset the starting rotational position of modelled threads.

jannick_hagen

Thanks for an amazing feature! 

But i was having an issue when trying to create an 50mm internal thread

LH thread worked fine, but not the RH thread. thought i would let you know.
I was able to make it anyway by mirroring the part.

See pictures

felix_zdrenka

This looks nice. But how do I use it? I'm not a programmer and I can't find a tutorial anywhere on what to do with the source code. :-( 

michael_zeagler

felix_zdrenka said:

This looks nice. But how do I use it? I'm not a programmer and I can't find a tutorial anywhere on what to do with the source code. :-( 

Here's a vid from their Youtube channel. I've been meaning to sit down and try some of this stuff for a while.

https://youtu.be/JOyQ9LfpuY8?si=FGdix5sXlGkn5Yq-

michael_zeagler

I'm not sure if this is the place to mention it, but would there be a way to add the chamfer after the threads? The chamfer on a threaded stud works as it's implemented in a real world fastener or turned workpiece, but a threaded hole seems to add the threads after the chamfer, leaving a squared off thread start.



I like to print threads and usually have to add a feature to make sure it actually gives you the taper on the thread start. It's something that's usually handled perfectly well with a note in most cases as it's something a machinist would do as a finishing step. If you're modeling the actual threads there's usually a reason though, and it's something I just prefer to have in my parts. 


 

rick_randall

antlu65  Great work, I'm going to use this. But here is something you might want to consider adding for us that use metal 3d threads.

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/4f2c0c9dadeea70b0e822e25/w/5e82c2ea1bfd09b7e658c8ff/e/c1aa1cbdca669b37f9a18561

Both rolled threads and die cut threads have about 2 imperfect threads where the threads end at their full depth. One more revolve, at the base of the threads give a realistic look ( I've found that 2 times the pitch seems to give about the right amount of " tail-out " ).

Anthony_Pageau

Is ThreadLab development dead? I would love to see the error on the hole callout resolved.