How do I create a special thread in solidworks?

3D Design Volume Model
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Hi all!

 

I would like to know how to create a special thread and be able to find it

in the drop-down menu of the piercing wizard?

 

Thank you!

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Hello

 

To find a particular machining, the easiest seems to me to be its pure and simple creation and then its saving as a library function, to be able to reuse it afterwards whenever you want (to be found in the right drop-down menu).

 

See link:

http://help.solidworks.com/2012/French/solidworks/sldworks/create_library_feature.htm

 

After that, are you looking for indications on how to create your "special" tarudage?

What is special about it? To know that everything that revolves around taps is very standardized!

 

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Can I start from an existing tap and custom it, then add a favorite?

 

And where is the file that contains all the ISO drilling and tapping; INCH...?

 

Because if I want to find it in my drop-down menu, it has to be saved in the same folder.

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Hello,

 

It seems to me that the drilling wizard is linked to your toolbox database.

 

You will need extensive knowledge to change this.

 

I think Riky's solution is interesting because it is easy to implement.

 

If you use favorites, you may end up with an endless drop-down menu.

 

The Favorites file is configured in the options->file locations->holes wizard favorites database (SWK)

 

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idem Riki

Create your thread via  a spiral helix and a thread sketch

create your own database (tool box) for personal configue

to avoid any conflict with SW

 

then you can also make a volume piece that corresponds to the imprint of your thread and its hole

that you insert to the right of your piece and via

A Boolean operation

All you have left is the tapped hole that has these clean dimensions

 

see attached

http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/6742/gto7.png

 

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Hello

You need to modify your toolbox settings and you can create custom threads. See attached view.

Concernnat toolbox and its use: http://help.solidworks.com/2012/French/SolidWorks/toolbox/HIDD_TOOLBOX_SELECT_HARDWARE.htm?id=04463db270c3462ea4da9407a2f98723#Pg0

See you...

 


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Thank you rmorel,

 

This is the right solution to add a tapped hole.

 

I haven't been able to add my tap yet because a dialog box

tells me to enter a valid value for each field.

 

See Screenshot attached 

 

PS: I'll be sure to check that you've solved my pb but I'm waiting

        a little to see if anyone would ever have any info on these field values.


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So, it's good!

 

I hadn't entered any value in "SERIE" because the threads that are

in the toolbox didn't have one, but you have to enter a number 

and it works.

 

Again meci to you and thank you to rmorel for his very relevant answer.

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Glad I was able to help you...

Have a nice day.