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Can ANSI holes be exported to STL?
Jlabs
Member Posts: 28 ✭✭
I've created a test plate with 1/4in 20 through holes and selected "tapped". When I view the STL file the holes are simple through holes with no threads. How do I export threaded holes for 3d printing?
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lougallo
Member, Moderator, Onshape Employees, Developers, csevp Posts: 2,005 
@Jlabs Using the hole tool does not add physical threads to the body. It adds the nominal thread diameter that would be drilled to create a tap in. You would need to then build the thread cutting sweep which the approach can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUMhT9LGQ7U
Lou Gallo / PD/UX - Support - Community / Onshape, Inc.5
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