Solidworks Help with threads

[Holewizard88]

Hello! I'm looking for help with solidworks asap

Any takers?

[Lazer]

Welcome to the forum, it would be good if you said what help you need and what version of Solidworks you are using. As a title I would suggested you use something more in line to the question you are asking?

[Holewizard88]

Thanks for replying! Well I have solidworks 2006 I believe and I am making a shackle. A shackle as in part of a mooring system! I have gotten pretty far but need to thread a hole for a pin. Any help would be appreciated

[SLW210]

Post some images and some details on the threads. You could post what you have so far.

 

Most times you use Cosmetic Threads, does 2006 have a Hole Wizard? For real threads, you will need to Helical Sweep and Cut.

 

Check on here for JD Mather's signature, there is a link to some tutorials for Solidworks.

 

I only have 2010 and been a while seen I used it, hopefully I helped you a little.

[JD Mather]

Do you want costmetic threads or real modeled threads.

If real modeled threads - explain why.

 

Once these questions are answered I can explain the solution(s).

[Holewizard88]

Solidworks 2006 does have Hole Wizard, and does have a cut thread option, but I am not familiar on how to use it. I can make a bolt, for example, with external threads with the helix spiral and then sweeping with triangle. I cannot, however, make internal threads. I'm not sure what cosmetic threads are used for? I am modeling this shackle to be cut out so maybe real modeled threads? Not sure. I appreciate the help!

[SLW210]

In most cases all the machinist needs is threading information. Doesn't sound like you need modeled threads.

[Holewizard88]

What is the difference between cosmetic and modeled? I need to make threads myself on SW though

[neophoible]

I'm not sure what cosmetic threads are used for?

 

http://help.solidworks.com/2012/English/SolidWorks/sldworks/Cosmetic_Threads.htm

 

I am modeling this shackle to be cut out so maybe real modeled threads?

 

Just how is it to be cut out?

[JD Mather]

Solidworks 2006 does have Hole Wizard, and does have a cut thread option, but I am not familiar on how to use it.

 

I have never seen this tool, can you attach a screen shot?

(I assume you are not referring to Sweep-Cut along a Helix curve.)

[Holewizard88]

I was confused and I realized it was just the cosmetic thread option. When using cosmetic threads, can i make actual threads appear instead of just seeing the dotted line? Also I just got solidworks 2010.

[JD Mather]

This is what the Help told me to do to display cosmetic threads.