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Sketching acme threads

Question asked by Don Aldridge on May 28, 2008
Latest reply on May 30, 2008 by Dan Riffell

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I am trying to do a revolve sketch that includes acme threads. I need to detail out the actual thread for the production drawing so I don't want to use a cosmetic thread. Lets just say you are drawing a ball screw type shaft, what is the best approach? There are also several other details on this part that make the revolved sketch what I thought to be the simpilist approach (in my limited experience!)
Thanks, Don Aldridge

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Charles Culp May 28, 2008 1:41 PM
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The easiest way I know to do "real" threads is with a helix driving a sweep. Is this not what you envisioned?
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- Dan Riffell @ Charles Culp on May 28, 2008 9:53 PM
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  You don't actually need the helix. You can sketch the cut profile and use the Twist Along Path option.
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  - Don Aldridge @ Dan Riffell on May 30, 2008 12:03 PM
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    Where do I find the twist along path option? I assume I would do the sketch profile as a revolve, correct ?
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    - Dan Riffell @ Don Aldridge on May 30, 2008 12:12 PM
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      You need to sketch an axial line first then do a sweep of your profile. Twist along path is in the options, and you can set it to # of turns.
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