I watched this a few times and made my threads and it worked perfectly. I didn't get the clearance big enough and it was super tight but I used silicone lubricant ant that did the trick. The funny thing is, RU-vid won't stop suggesting this video to me.
When you use the Combine command, I assume that removes exactly the same amount of material from the grooves as the amount of material of the thread, so when you 3D print it, I would guess that twisting the threads into the grooves would be extemely tight, given that there is no tolerance. So, is there a way to add a little tolerance for the thread with a slightly wider groove? Thanks!
To anyone watching, Solidworks has a feature under insert > features > threads and from there you can select the surface you want threads on and the parameters based on standard thread sizes (i.e. M10 x 1 or 1/4"-20). for female thread patterns, be sure to change the parameters to "cut" threads and "tap" for male, "extrude" and "die". This will save you from having to manually create your threads.
Thank you very much Conor. You instructional is the best out there... and you narration about why you decided on things is tremendously important for the viewer to understand. ... Outstanding !🙂
I am struggling with helix. The start point does not alight with the thread profile sketch and I have no idea how to modify the helix start point. Can anyone help? :)
Anyway I have followed all the indications several times, and it does not turn out right. The threads do not match when I inspect with a cross section. I give in
Really enjoy following this along; drawing in SolidWorks as I go; great to learn about required tolerances and tips and tricks for 3-D print beginners. Much appreciated.
Really nice job. I want to print some objects which have motion such as a door that can open and close. Can 3d print achieve this motion at the real object? At software the motion is working properly
Yes, if you want it to print as an assembly then you will want to ensure that there is a decent gap between the bodies that you do not want to print connected but not such a large gap that any bridging fails. You should look up videos on how to design print in place models that will provide better instructions
Thank you Conor! Absolutely great video. Very thorough, great for learning your ways around Solidworks. Hope to see more videos on solidworks and more of your engeneering knowledge 😊 Much love from Norway
nice and helpfull video but try to speak louder when you are constructing in solidworks but ui could not hear everything clearly even with my volume on 100%
Heya, So while you cut the threads in the cylindrical cup Solidworks gives me the error of over defining. Not sure why that doesn't seem to happen in your case.
