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Adding the Thread Portion

Now you add the thread portion of the boss and align it with the head portion.

  1. In the graphics area, rotate the model to the other side.
  2. Click Insert > Fastening Feature > Mounting Boss.

    The Mounting Boss PropertyManager appears.

  3. Under Position, select the following in the graphics area:
    1. For FacePM_faces_to_mirror.gif, select the base of Shell 1.

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    2. For Direction, select the face around the edge of Shell 1.

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    3. For Circular edgePM_MountingBoss_Position_Circular_Edge.gif, select the edge on the bottom face of Mounting Boss1.

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      These settings help align the thread with the head portion.

  4. Under Boss Type, select Thread Thread Side Button2.

  5. Under Boss, click Select mating facePM_MountingBoss_Boss_Mating_Face.gif and select the face around the edge of the shell again.

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  6. Rotate the model to compare the boss height. Under Boss, you can Set the clearance for the boss height and adjust the measurement by using the spin arrows.
  7. Click PM_OK.gif.

Mounting Boss2 appears in the FeatureManager design tree. You can rotate the model to review the alignment of the bosses.

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