Because of the thickness of my part (I am assuming) I am unable to perform a “Variable Pitch” helix to create a clean entry and exit of my thread. Is there a method for cleaning up these end conditions without using the variable pitch option? The “error” I receive is “zero thickness geometry” when I try the variable pitch on this particular helix.
Thanks for any help…
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Mudslung
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CBL 11:30 am on July 18, 2009 Permalink
http://www.aboutsolidworks.com/helical_threads.htm
CBL 11:50 am on July 18, 2009 Permalink
http://www.solidworker.com/21/modeling-a-bottle/#more-21
http://www.solidworker.com/22/modeling-a-bottle-cap/
Mudslung 5:49 pm on July 18, 2009 Permalink
I’m familiar with all the videos above and know how to use the variable pitch option and how to apply threads, but what I’m looking for is any (if any) alternate ways to clean up thread end conditions.
Thanks for the offerings.
CBL 7:26 pm on July 18, 2009 Permalink
Here’s an alternative with a variation at each end.Attachment – 2009_7_18_22_26
CBL 7:34 pm on July 18, 2009 Permalink
Here’s an alternative method showing a variation at the start and end of the thread.Attachment – air-inlet-cbl