Help: Modelling clearance for socket wrench

[coolpratheesh]

I have a 7.82 mm nut inset in this hole( this is the distance from one flat face to another). I would like to know the measurement of the socket wrench used to tighten this, so that i can model the clearance in. Otherwise once my part is made there is no way i can tighten this in. I searched online for dimensions but no success. hope someone has done this before and can help me out.

[Noah_Katz]

It doesn't seem that this anything to do with F360.

Look at sockets on Amazon and find one with dimensions, go to a tool or auto parts store and measure yourself, or ask a mfgr.

[etfrench · Accepted solution]

It could be either 5mm or 5/16".  Sockets are available in standard, thick, and thin wall.

If it were my design, I'd use a socket head machine screw.  This will allow you to use a standard counterbore to model it in Fusion 360.

[Noah_Katz]

> If it were my design, I'd use a socket head machine screw. 

Good idea 🙂