Tapped Holes

Multiple drilled and tapped hole tools share the same position on the tool set. Click and hold the mouse on the visible tool to open the Pop-out Tools list and select the desired tool.

Both 2D and 3D tapped holes are available. The 3D tapped hole is a solid object that can be subtracted from any other solid object to create accurate 3D models of molds, dies, and many other machine parts (see Subtract Solids).

The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default properties. The properties can be edited from the Object Info palette.

Parameter	Description
Screw Thread	Select the screw thread size in diameter/threads per inch (imperial) or diameter/thread pitch (metric)
Tap Drill Size (Ref.)	Displays the tap drill size that corresponds to the selected screw thread
Hole Type	Select one of the hole types
Thread Depth	Specify the thread depth
Tap Drill Depth	Enter the tap drill depth value
Drill Point Angle	For Blind Hole types, enter the drill point angle
Use Custom Size	Select to use custom diameter, thread pitch, and tap drill diameter values
Diameter	When Use Custom Size is selected, specify the diameter value
Pitch	When Use Custom Size is selected, specify the thread pitch value
Tap Drill Dia.	When Use Custom Size is selected, specify the tap drill diameter value
Thread Style	Select the 2D object thread style
View	Select the 2D object view
Show Profile Only	Select to show just the outline of the 2D object thread. Available when using Detailed thread style only.
Show Center Line	Select to draw the 2D tapped hole object with center line(s)
Show Threads	Select to draw the 3D tapped hole object with threads