NPS Straight Pipe Threads?

[Anonymous]

Hello, I am wondering if I am missing something or if straight pipe threads do not exist in the "Hole" feature? 

Thanks, 

Jeff 

[wmhazzard]

The BSP pipe threads are straight pipe threads in the hole command but there is no NPS. 

[Anonymous]

@wmhazzardThanks for the quick response! Unfortunately, NPS is standard in our industry and the British Standard has a completely different thread structure in addition to count. I am hoping someone from Autodesk chimes in 😃 as for implementation it seems pretty easy to add NPS to Fusion as the functionality is there it just need the dimensional data added.  

[jameshorne0503 · Accepted solution]

Hi Jeff,

Looks like you'll have to add your own custom thread: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Custo...

You could copy the BSP thread family and modify accordingly.

Hope this helps!

[Anonymous]

Thanks @jameshorne0503 This will work out great!

[bxliu]

Although this is a workaround, it doesn't solve the problem long term as the library path changes with each Fusion360 update and you need to manually move the file each time. I think the dev should take a look.

[MRWakefield]

The excellent ThreadKeeper add-in takes care of moving all of your custom thread files automatically. I think there might be some conversations at AD regarding the possibility of relocating the thread files to a static location but I've no idea when or if this might happen.

[moore.michaelw]

4 Years later and this still has not been added to the Thread Library. 

Went to go put in a 1/2 NPS thread on my model and low and behold... Doesn't exist.

Disappointing to say the least.

[bxliu]

They literally added a bunch of other fancy threads instead… it’s such an easy update to do

[tedbradley314]

Adding another voice here. It would be great to get NPS added to the options. I use 1/8-27 NPS and 1/4-18 NPS all the time, but they do not appear to be options available in fusion 360. 

[Ironsharpmachining]

Yet another vote for NPS. Why is this not being implemented..?

[chrisgarretson]

I would like to use the 1/2" NPS thread option... Should I go back to SolidWorks?

[benN526L]

The entire lighting industry is based on NPS threading (1/8-27, 1/4-18, 3/8-18) so adding them to the library seems worthwhile. 

[MRWakefield]

You'll find NPSM included in my custom threads collection, which can be found on my Ko-Fi page. As far as I can tell, this is the one you need. NPS covers three designations: NPSM (National Pipe Straight Mechanical), NPSL (Free-Fitting Mechanical Joints), and NPSH (Hose Fittings). I haven't created an NPSL thread file but for completeness I suppose I should do, seeing as I did the NPSM.

[benN526L]

Thanks Marcus! I just downloaded and will take a look. Happy to tip once I use it!

Thanks again

[MRWakefield]

Hope it's what you need.