Hi there,
is it possible to create threads with Inventor Fusion? Any workaround?
It seems is a killer feature that is missing.
Thanks,
Franklin
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Franklin,
Thanks for posting. You are correct, threads are a great feature. Can you describe how you would use the threads?
Thanks!
Franklin,
I'm sorry I should have been more clear. By "use the threads" I mean: do you need a 3D model, or just a picture, a 3D printed model, or a drawing of the parts?
Thanks,
Hi,
I can think of some different ways to achieve the job. Please let me know if it is clear enough.
1. Using sketches
Given a 3D object (like a cylinder) I would like to be able to apply a thread sketch to its surface,
in such a way that I can define thread thickness, distance between threads, thread angle
And pull it up in such a way that it will add threads to the surface of the object
Or pull it down in such a way that it will substract the thread to the surface of the object.
2. Using a 3D object
Given there is a new Thread 3D Object model in the menu
When I choose it
Then it render the object like an spiral
And I can define the following parameters:
thread thickness;
distance between threads;
thread height;
thread angle
And I can snap it to an existing 3D object
And I can subsctract it from an existing object.
3. Modifying an existing object (similar the holes functionality)
Given I have an 3D object that supports threads (like cylinders and cilindircal holes)
When I select the object surface
Then there is an option to apply the thread pattern to the selected object's surface.
And I can specify the following parameters:
thread thickness;
distance between threads;
thread height;
thread angle
Franklin,
Thanks for letting us know how you would like to use threads.
Inventor Fusion does not support such features. However, Fusion 360 does.
Fusion 360 has a thread command that:
Try it here: Fusion 360 Hub
Thanks again,
Hi Phil,
thanks for ponting to Fusion 360.
I just downloaded it and I managed to create threads just as I was looking for. I hope when Fusion 360 becomes a payed software it won't be too expensive for a hobbist like me.
Franklin,
There are three worspaces. Threads are in the Model workspace, which is for traditional 3D solid modeling. I suspect you are in the Sculpt workspace.
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