The Thread feature allows you to put threads on either the:
ID
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Thread height
Thread length
Pitch
Minor diameter
OD
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From Dimensions and From Curves
Standard thread features created using From Dimensions are cut with tools whose shape exactly match the shape of the thread form.
Thread features created From Curves have a more general profile and are cut in multiple passes in both X and Z.
This feature supports:
- OD threads
- ID threads
- Tapered threads
There is no explicit designation of the type of thread. Instead, the type of thread is inferred from the profile that is provided.
Note: If you are creating a Thread feature to cut with a form tool that perfectly matches the shape of the thread, use a standard thread that is created
From Dimensions. The simulation does not show the proper thread cross-section, but the toolpaths generated are correct.