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How to add tolerance to a thread?

w_s856w_s856 Member Posts: 29
Context: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/7b6a91ec522a4dfa3bcd92af/w/16db1dd0c573e4f7ced45e8a/e/89ad5276f1ecdb27e889886e?renderMode=0&uiState=667451b68ff3476a026ec8e7

lid - back is expected to be screwed into body. I created the connection by
  • creating an in-thread to main
  • substracting main from lid - back
This is great - I now have thread matching exactly.

This "exactly" is my problem: I will need some tolerance for imperfections when I print the parts, so I would like to add a tiny gap between the threads. Is there a way to do that?


Note: day 1685 of hoping to be "approved" so my content is not moderated before publication :)

Best Answer

  • eric_pestyeric_pesty Member Posts: 1,887 PRO
    Answer ✓
    Use the "offset" option in the boolean.

Answers

  • eric_pestyeric_pesty Member Posts: 1,887 PRO
    Answer ✓
    Use the "offset" option in the boolean.
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