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More options to describe threading tools

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Taylor_Usey
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More options to describe threading tools

Currently inside Featurecam the lathe thread tool properties are limited to tip radius, tip angle and the min / max pitch. This is great if the thread you machine does not call out a root width and the lead / flank angle are identical.  

What about Acme, Stub Acme and Buttress to name a few. Sure we can program the lead and thread height correctly but the simulation / part's appearance will not correctly reflect what the part should look like.    

If you use the set-up sheet feature inside Featurecam, the tool's and part's appearance on the set-up document will not be correct. This possibility causing confusion on the shop floor or worse resulting in a scrap part.  

 

I was wondering how many of Featurecam users see a value in having added lathe thread tool properties of a root width, lead angle, and flank angle. These additional options would be displayed when the thread style is changed in the tool property window.

Even if using a custom drawn insert was added to the thread tool properties these threads could be displayed correctly. 

I requested these changes / add-ons to the Autodesk development team. 

 

If you see a value in this please upvote and leave a comment.  

 

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more options would be a great addition to featurecam
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having more options would benefit featurecam users 

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I agree with Taylor on this threading issue. I find it hard to believe in 2024 that this is an issue as competing software has had multiple threading insert options i.e. Acme, 8-round, Buttress, etc. for 20 years. We need to get this option for defining threading tool soon. Eventually we need to be able to use a grooving tool for threading as well.

Rob Supynuk, CNC programmer (since 1981.)

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