Combine Subtract Diffrence

Discussion in 'SolidWorks' started by outoftherealm, Dec 20, 2004.

  1. I am trying to create a set of threads for a nut and bolt. I have
    created the threads on the bolt and now am attempting to do a combine
    on the nut. I cant seem to get it to work. It selects the whole diagram
    each time I try to do this. It seems like I need two bodies in the
    solid part to accomplish this but cant figure out how do this.

    I am new at this and feel stupid can someone explain the process in
    small words :)

    Thanks!
     
    outoftherealm, Dec 20, 2004
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  2. outoftherealm

    CS Guest

    To do a Combine you have to have multiple bodies and combine them. If you
    want your nut to have the exact contour of the bolt you have some options.

    1. Insert>Part (find your bolt file and place it into your nut part.)
    move the bolt as desired by any series of Insert>Features>Move or Copy
    Body
    Combine/Subtract the bolt from the nut.

    2. Sketch the threads in the nut part and use a cut feature Insert>Cut and
    you have a few options. You can do a helix using cut sweep or a cut revolve
    for a simpler thread.

    3. For easier mating in assemblies you can create it using the hole
    wizzard. this will leave you with a simple looking hole that will have
    "Cosmetic" threads (these show up in your drawing as drafting standard
    threads) Then setup a Mate reference to one of the edges where the face of
    the hole and one of the flat faces meet. Then when you insert it into an
    assembly it will auto mate itself concentric and coincident to a close by
    hole saving alot of time screwing around in assemblies with mates.

    Regards,

    Corey
     
    CS, Dec 20, 2004
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  3. outoftherealm

    P. Guest

    When you created the nut in the SAME part that you created the bolt
    with threads did you UNCHECK the merge bodies checkbox?

    The bigger question is why are you modeling threads because they are
    terribly hard on performance?
     
    P., Dec 21, 2004
    #3
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