Hi!
I made a little tool to make custom trapezoidal threads. Or rather - it generates an XML-file that you can copy to "threaddata" folder in Fusion and use the "make thread" tool. When 3D printing we try to avoid overhangs > 45 degrees, but almost all standard threads has more than that. Metric for instance has 60 degrees overhang which tends to curl and make a too tight fit. So now you can make threads with 45 degree overhang (90 degrees included angle in the program) and choose your own custom clearance according to your printer's accuracy.
I attach a zip containing a windows .exe file. I provide C# source code if you are worried about malware.
I did'n bother to make any error checking and stuff, so you have to put in valid numbers with decimal separator according to your location etc. (only "," and "." should work)
Hope you like it!
Fixed some bugs. Here is a better version 🙂
Just what I needed. Many thanks for having taken the time to publish your excellent tool!
Yay, I found it on one of my laptops. Attached the source code
Hello, and thank you for this very nice little software.
Is it possible to make threads with several entries. As for example the trapezoidal threaded rods of 3D printers like the Ender 3 which has 4 inputs, a pitch of 8 for the 4 threads or pitch of 2 between each.
For the moment I have only found tutorials with the use of a spring (COIL) and therefore do it manually with a 90 ° offset each time for the 4 entries.
Thank you
This thread shows how I create multi-start trapezoidal threads for 3d printing.
ETFrench
Hi there!
Until there is a thread tool that can make more than one coil, it will not be possible by this tool. But @etfrench posted a manual workaround that appears easier than using the coil tool.
The main purpose of this tool is to play with angles and clearances of existing threads. Should be possible to add support for other types than iso threads. I may look into it when I have nothing else to do.
Cheers
This version tries to find the correct folder to save to so you don't have to search for it.
just added sanity-check to avoid negative diameter.
What do I need to enter when I only have the Threads Per Inch, Major Diameter, Tap Drill and Pitch?
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