How do I place external threads on a shaft?
In the orthographic views, isos, assemblies or what? is the shaft larger than one inch? Threads are usually designated by thread specification notes. Did you want to actually model them, usethem as a constraint or what? Bob
If you don't need them for any type of plastic part or that, use the cosmetic thread feature. Pick one of the cylinder edges where the thread starts, pick INSERT > ANNOTATION > COSMETIC THREAD and fill in the diameter & length. If you have to have an actual thread then you have to use a helix/sweep cut.
Sorry, been out of the office... I want to create threads on a a shaft in a 3d model. Cosmetic is good enough. Also, when I make these threads in the model, does the drawing portion of SW2008 call these out with info from the model or do I have to specify them myself?
There is a space when you create the cosmetic thread to place any needed text onto the drawing. It won't place it on the drawing automatically but you have to RMB pick the cosmetic thread on the drawing and then choose INSERT CALLOUT.
