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Polanka

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We have a question for the engineering community...

 

We're an industrial supplier that wants to add a 2D/3D CAD library to it's existing fastener inventory on the web. Files would be available for download with each product.

 

Our question is: Is it worth it to create realistic threads or would engineers prefer a blank slate? We have three options:

 

1. Create images with a blank slate for the thread (i.e. Fastenal)

2. Create cosmetic threads for representation purposes only (i.e. McMaster-Carr)

3. Create accurate helix threads

 

In searching the forum, it seems as though the preference is for #1, so that threads can be created when needed for CNC or other purposes.

 

We would love to hear your opinion!

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We have created some 3d screws with proper threads for our internal library. They are manly using for concept drawings and although they look great, they can really slow a drawing down. If you can find a way of reducing the file sizes let me know!

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Don't create the threads unless that kind of detail is really required. How often to do recall seeing actual threads shown anyway. I'd only do it if I was the manufacturer of bolts and screws.

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My nuts are drilled at the internal diameter of the thread and a cylindrical surface shows the external diameter. In section drawings Booth of the diameters are shown.

Of course, the bolts are with the internal diameter represented by a surface.

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