Thread Enhancements

Trimmed Threads

You can align threads to end faces. A Cut thread is extended and cut to match the end face. An Extrude thread is cut to match the end face. In the PropertyManager, under Thread Options, select Trim with start face and Trim with end face.

Before trim
After trim

Multiple Starts

Threads can have multiple starts. In the PropertyManager, under Thread Options, select Multiple Start. Set the number of starts to define the number of times the thread is created in an evenly-spaced circular pattern around the hole or shaft. The image shows a four-start thread with a different color per thread.

The thread pitch value must permit multiple starts without causing crossing, self-intersecting threads. In the example, the pitch of the yellow thread is wide enough to allow the green, blue, and red threads to be nested inside of it.

Favorites

A Favorites group box is available in the PropertyManager.