Lining up two holes using threads?

[drewdin7]

I'm very new to Fusion 360 and 3D design in general. I'm trying to create a threaded two piece part that clicks shut at a precise area that reveals an opening. So I'm assuming that both parts (Example: top and bottom) will both need to incorporate the opening. Then when you close it shut I want it to always line up and click to present the opening.

Is there a way to achieve this with threads, or is there an easier way that doesn't simply included sliding top piece up and down to click shut?

[etfrench]

You can get close by ensuring the start points for the threads are in the same place.  Alignment will also depend on how much force is used to tighten them.  You can adjust the fit by removing part of the threads on one side.

[Drewpan]

Hi,

I would strongly recommend that you do the embedded tutorials in the Fusion Documentation and also some of the

Self-Paced Learning to help you to learn fusion faster and better. They can be found here:

It is also much easier for the forum to help you if you attach your file AND a screenshot of what you want to achieve

and what the problem is. You can create a file to export like this:

Time spent on the tutorials and self paced learning will not be wasted. Also check out the three RULES that are pinned to the forum for further guidance.

If you want to make some sort of closure with threads then the easy way is to use some kind of bolt fastener but

the tricky thing is how to get the threads in the right place. The easiest solution to this is to create your thread

first and then use the threaded part to cut the threads on the other part. This will get them in the correct place

when it is "closed".

Your image shows a plate with a hole in it. I do not see an easy way you could thread this. The only way I can see

that a thread would (might) work would be to cut the plate in half and thread it with a twist along the vertical

axis and hope that friction from multiple threads will hold it.

Cheers

Andrew