Tapped holes
Mode |
Tool |
Tool set |
Modes for The Symbol Insertion tool |
Hole - Tapped |
Detailing |
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).
To insert a tapped hole:
Click the tool and mode.
Click to place the object, and click again to set the rotation. The first time you use the tool in a file, a properties dialog box opens. Set the default parameters. The parameters can be edited later from the Object Info palette.
Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.
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
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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 |
Uses 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
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View |
Select the 2D object view
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Show Profile Only |
Displays just the outline of the 2D object thread. Available when using Detailed thread style only.
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Show Center Line |
Draws the 2D tapped hole object with center line(s) |
Show Threads |
Draws the 3D tapped hole object with threads |