Thread Modeler Plugin FYI

[MikahB]

I didn't see this posted here and I've seen quite a few questions in the past about physically modeling threads.  I was about to bite the bullet and re-do my threading iPart to become a smarter iFeature as I once again have need of accurately modeled threads, but found the plugin and installed it.  So far it works well for me though it's not entirely intuitive that you have to select the thread you want modeled in the feature tree - you cannot select it in the graphics window.

Anyway - hope somebody else finds use in it - saved me a bunch of time today!

http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/thread_modeler/

[mbystry]

Oh, that is brilliant. That will definately save me some time. Thanks. 🙂

[MikahB]

Upon playing with it a little more, I'm not really happy that the two revolutions it generates use sketches without a single dimension or constraint - seems like a not-so-good thing.  But, easy enough to add those constraints and it definitely does save some time!

[mbystry]

Yeah, I noticed that too, however, I'm perfectly satisfied with it. I don't mind added a few dims and contraints when needed. It's still a major time saver. Most of the time I would like to show a "real" thread representation but it doesn't necessarily have to be accurate...say if I'm just making some sales literature or something. Close enough is good enough for that. On the other hand, the case where I need the threads manufatured then I'll probably draw those manually like I always had.

I do like that this thread modelizer does not actually delete the thread feature but suppresses it. That way I can suppress/toggle the real thread and go back to the simple thread for use in assemblies.

[PaulMunford]

The thread Modller is designed to be an extersize in showing of the Inventor API, But it is also a handy tool!

I put together this review that you might find interesting:

http://cadsetterout.com/resources/testing-the-autodesk-labs-thread-modeller-for-inventor-plugin/

[MikahB]

Yes, Paul - I saw your review when researching the plugin, thank you.

[extremekiwi1]

I need to make a 3d print and I found this tool extremely helpful. However, it appears that with both internal and external threads, it cuts inward. It is Because of this you may want to re-adjust your screw to the newly cut size of the threaded hole.

p.s it also appears to not function properly when creating new parts in an assembly

[ramojello]

Just wondering if any one was having issues with the other thread types, such as the NPT or even the British pipe threads. ANSI seems to work, however I tried to use the plug in for pipe threads and had the following error message appear on the screen "Failed to create coil feature... Try with a bigger Pitch Offset value" What would this mean? is there a way of fixing this problem or am I doing something wrong?

[j.lacny]

Same problem here... anyone?

[mcgyvr]

fairly sure this tool does not output "proper"/"standardized" threads and only something that will look better in renderings vs the default cosmetic threads in Inventor.

For proper threads you simply sketch the proper profile and use the coil command to sweep it through your shaft/hole.

[chad38]

Same thing.......what am I missing here? I Increaded the pitch offset all the way to 10%, which is the highest it'll let me take it, and it still says to try a higher pitch offset value.

[ramojello]

I actually figured out that it works with tapered profiles
For example if you extrude a profile and change the degree of the extrusion (so it appears tapered) then you will have the option in your thread selector as a tapered thread type by default. Please excuse me if there I'm getting all the terms wrong.

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[fvp.diseno]

i enter the adress but nothing appears, where can i find it?

[blair]

Open Inventor, look for the blue "X" in the upper RH corner, selecting this will take you to the "Autodesk Exchange" website. You will then be able to search and locate it there.

[lauth]

Hi People,

I am using Inventor 2012 for some mechanical drawings & would like to have access to the handy thread modeler that I found in the labs:

http://labs.blogs.com/its_alive_in_the_lab/2011/05/autodesk-developer-network-threadmodeler-12-for-i...

However, that page has expired.  I did find a modeler at the app store for 2013, 2014, & 2015:

https://apps.exchange.autodesk.com/INVNTOR/en/List/Search?searchboxstore=INVNTOR&facet=&collection=&...

Does anyone have a copy of the download they could share - or have a link to an archive somewhere?  Many thanks in advance!

[JDMather]

Why can't you download it?

coolOrange  Oops, I see you are using 2012.  It is easy to properly model threads yourself.

Be sure to check the threadform.  50°?

[lauth]

Hi JD,

Thanks for the reply.  The app website specifies that it is compatible with:

• Autodesk Inventor
• Version: 2015 , 2014 , 2013
• Autodesk Inventor Professional
• Version: 2015 , 2014 , 2013

I'm running Inventor Professional 2012 (which is a possible conflict due to a format change).  Will the download from the app store work for 2012 as well?

[lauth]

Looks like we have crossed messages...  I just started using Inventor 3 weeks ago and would welcome enlightenment about this subject!