Custom threads xml generator

[thomas.landahl]

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!

[MRWakefield]

You'll find BSW and BSF threads (along with many others) here. Be aware that although the Whit thread file specifies the ThreadForm as Whitworth it doesn't seem to work for some sizes when 'Modeled' is selected.

Usual caveats apply! Data is provided in good faith and cannot be guaranteed to be correct so please double-check anything you use.

Hope this helps.