Hi all,
I have a part that needs two 1/2"NPT threads, and it will be printed on an SLA printer. The thread tool has a "modeled" option which works, but I do not see a "modeled" option for the hole tool when "thread" is selected. I'm not using the thread tool because NPT is _still_ not available there.
The browser "modeled threads" option is enabled.
Thanks for any help!
Fusion can not generate tapered threads at all unless you want to model them.
What you could try is use McMaster Carr from the insert menu and download a part with a thread in it or use a plug. Using a plug will not really give the correct thread form but might do.
I found this cap, you should be able to combine it with your part.
Mark
Mark Hughes
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Hi Harry,
I do not see such an option within my settings:
If it's not too much trouble on your end, could you screenshot what you see?
HughesTooling, I have used a plug as a negative in the past, but you're at the mercy of the manufacturer at that point... I'd prefer to model them manually before that. These SLA printers are surprisingly precise, so you can get usable threads out of them.
EDIT: Also, the modeling option within the hole tool should be superseded by the browser toggle, no?
The browser option is just a quick way to toggle all threads in the design as in a big design you would not want modeled threads while working on the design. You can still override the document setting for individual hole features.
Also, as I said Fusion does not create modeled taper threads from the hole or thread tool.
Mark
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No, you're completely right: the checkmark isn't showing for NPT threads, that option is not available. As I said, NPT is dearly missed. The modeling option is only showing for parallel thread profiles: should you select an ISO metric one, the checkmark will pop into the dialog at the bottom
@fungus_among_us wrote:
@HughesTooling , you actually said:
Fusion can not generate tapered threads at all unless you want to model them.
Not trying to be contrary, but I asked further because you stated that Fusion could not create tapered threads at all, which it can through its thread tool (only DIN, ISO & BSP unfortunately).
Thank you both for the help.
Not sure what you mean, I was stating Fusion can't generate modeled taper threads (Thread and Hole feature), as far as I can see it can't. From what I can see the thread feature can't produce any tapered threads, modeled or cosmetic. The hole feature can produce tapered cosmetic threads but that's it. Think the tapered hole created by the hole tool is the correct core size for the thread and can be used in the manufacture workspace as a reference for thread milling.
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@fungus_among_us wrote:
Looks like I'll be modeling them for the time being.
Thank you both for the help.
Don't know if you've thought of this. If you're modeling the thread yourself you could create a plug in a separate design then insert it and combine cut so you don't need to model every time.
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