Thread feature
Use the DMTHREAD command to create a thread feature.
The following picture shows the thread structure:
A thread feature has the following parameters:
-
Thread standard
It is a set of standard threads. This list can be extended with a custom thread. When you change the standard, the geometry will be rebuilt automatically.
- Pitch of the thread.
- Length of the thread.
- Diameter of the thread.
- Type of the thread: male or female. If the type is set as auto, the type will be determined automatically.
Adding a thread configuration
- Right-click on the feature in the Mechanical Browser.
- Select Replace Table.
- Select a CSV file with the following
configuration:
Size,Diameter,Pitch Name1, Diameter_value1, Pitch_value1 Name2, Diameter_value2, Pitch_value2 Name3, Diameter_value3, Pitch_value3