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Examples: Cosmetic Thread Interferences

In these examples, the top block has a clearance hole:
thread_interference_ex_top_block.gif
The bottom block has a threaded hole (M10 x 1.5 thread):
thread_interference_ex_bottom_block.gif

Different screws are used in each example.
thread_interference_ex_screw.gif thread_interference_ex3c.gif

Example 1: Matching Cosmetic Threads

The cosmetic threads of the screw and the hole are identical (M10 x 1.5 hole and M10 x 1.5 screw). An interference is detected, but because the cosmetic threads match, the interference is moved to the Matching cosmetic threads folder.
thread_interference_ex_screw.gifthread_interference_ex1a.gif thread_interference_ex1b.gif

Example 2: Mismatched Thread Specification

The cosmetic threads of the screw and the hole are different (M10 x 1.5 hole and M10 x 1.25 screw). Because the cosmetic threads do not match, the interference is listed under Results.
thread_interference_ex_screw.gifthread_interference_ex1a.gif thread_interference_ex1b.gif

Example 3: Misaligned Threaded Components

The cosmetic threads of the screw and the hole are identical (M10 x 1.5 hole and M10 x 1.5 screw). Because the threaded components are misaligned, they are flagged as interfering, even if the cosmetic threads are properly matched. The interference is listed under Results.
thread_interference_ex_screw.gifthread_interference_ex4a.gif thread_interference_ex4b.gif

Example 4: Other Interfering Geometry

The cosmetic threads of the screw and the hole are identical (M10 x 1.5 hole and M10 x 1.5 screw). The screw is threaded for only part of the length of the shaft. Because the unthreaded portion of the screw interferes with the threaded portion of the hole, the components are flagged as interfering. The interference is listed under Results.
thread_interference_ex3c.gifthread_interference_ex3a.gif thread_interference_ex3b.gif


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