Thread Modeler Plug In for Autodesk Inventor Professional

[AkashMunshi]

Hi everyone,

I am having some trouble with the thread modeler plug in. When ever I have used the plug in- I only end up getting one revolution (view attached file- one side has a physical thread and the other has threads using the modeler). Colleagues of mine at another institution have been getting 2 revolutions, which in turn produced a larger hole (the correct dimensions) with the threads. Mine on the other and have produced a small hole but I do see threads. I have also tried to create physical threads, which have worked in some instances.

So my question here is: With using this plug in, am I supposed to get 2 revolutions or 1 revolution? Also, is it possible that I downloaded a different version of the modeler?

Thank you,

Akash Munshi

SLU Chemistry

[stephengibson76]

It might be tools/document settings/ modeling tab / tapped hole diameter 

On a seperate note, i would put the tapped hole straight in instead of creating a hole and putting a thread on it

[Mario428]

isn't the thread feature only for external threads and then only gives the rough appreance of threads.

If for what ever reason you need the threaded hole to look like a threaded hole you either need to start your coil outside the part or push it in both directions so it breaks out of the part.

Still trying to undertand why a tapped hole has look like a tapped hole. You would have to manually add the tyhread information when detailing the part. A hole feature is much smarter and easier.

[JDMather]

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@Mario428 wrote:

Still trying to undertand why a tapped hole has look like a tapped hole. ...

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One reason might be for 3D printing.

The part looks like a school projects - a lot of students are 3D printing their designs.

It is "cool" to be able the assemble threaded parts after printing.

[AkashMunshi]

Thanks for the reply. The microfluidic device I am trying to create is for 3-D printing and I do need to have threads for external fittings to get connected. The reason for my post was to find out if anyone else was having trouble with 1 or 2 revolutions put in using the thread modeler.

[JDMather]

I just model my own threads rather than rely on a 3rd party solution.

There are some additional considerations for 3D printing as the printing process isn't particularly precise.