Parameters
Introduction
This topic explains the Parameters page of the Mill Thread operation parameters found in the Mill Thread Wizard.
Parameters
Thread Parameters
- Thread Library
Select this check
box to select a thread as defined in the Thread Library.
Clear the check box to enter threading parameters manually. - Thread Diameter
- is the major diameter of the thread for internal or external threads.
- Thread Height
- sets the distance from the minor diameter to the major diameter
of the thread.
- Thread Pitch
- sets the distance between the top of each thread.
- Threads Per Revolution
- sets the number of threads generated per revolution. The
system automatically calculates the number of revolutions required
based on the Thread Height and Thread Pitch values.
- Taper Angle - allows you to set the angle for a tapered thread.
Taper From
-
Top - sets the origin of the taper
from the top of the hole. -
Bottom - sets the taper from the
bottom of the hole.
Other
Direction
-
Right Hand - the
thread is clockwise.
-
Left Hand - the thread
is counter-clockwise.
- Thread Start Angle - defines the angle from the X-axis at which the thread milling starts. This is always applied at the top of the feature regardless of using Top Down or Bottom Up.
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