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Thread Milling M10x1

seanmbw
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Thread Milling M10x1

seanmbw
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I'm trying to setup some extermal thread milling, I've selected the root of the thread as the geometry. But when I come to running the simulation, it's almost as if it's cutting half a pitch out, it's not cutting in exactly the same position as what's on the model. Is there any way to change this or is there a setting i'm not seeing?

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LibertyMachine
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The thread definition that is put in place by the modeling environment has little impact on the threadmilling operation in the CAM environment.

There is little need to define a modeled thread. Just model a shaft for OD, or a hole for ID. Select that and apply "Pitch Diameter Offset"

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As an aside, modeling a thread does take a fair amount of computer resources. Unless you actually need it for assembly and simulation, I'd suggest going with a cosmetic thread (for display purposes) or just keep it simple shaft/thread


Seth Madore
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seanmbw
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Ah right I see! I'kk give that a go now and see what happens! Thanks for the reply!

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seanmbw
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Yep that looks much better! Looked up what the dimensions are for m10x1, minor diameter being 8.773, difference from 10mm is 1.227mm, thread looks nice now!

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