Creating an external thread

This example shows you how to create an external thread on a boss. It uses the 2DExample.dgk model in the Examples folder.

1. Create a feature group containing the three bosses.

   You can create this as a pocket with three bosses.

   

2. Calculate the block and create a thread mill tool.
3. Click Home tab > Create Toolpaths panel > Toolpaths to display the Strategy Selector dialog.
4. Select the Feature Machining tab, followed by the Feature External Thread Milling option.
5. On the Feature external thread milling page:
   1. Select a Depth Type of Feature.
   2. Enter a Clearance of 0.
   3. Enter a Turns of 3.
   4. Enter a Pitch of 2.
   5. Click Calculate.

   

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