small tutorial

1. Step 1
use hole command in part design

2. Step 2
make a hole with thread, every standard is predefined

3. Step 3
compare! hole with NO thread.

4. Step 4
you can see the difference HERE
hole.1 thread
hole.2 no thread


rakesh almost 2 years ago
Here is steps to create M8 shaft.
1. Step 1
Create a shaft definition as shown

2. Step 2
Create a Point definition as shown

3. Step 3
Create a Axis definition as shown

4. Step 4
Go to Wire frame & Surface design

5. Step 5
Create Helical curve.

6. Step 6
Create a Helix curve definition as shown

7. Step 7
Switch back to Part design.

8. Step 8
Create a slot definition and sketch profile.

9. Step 9
Sketch as shown

10. Step 10
Select helix as center curve.
In profile control, check pulling direction & select axis.

11. Step 11
Finish the part to match the illustration shown.

















Modeling a bolt with visible threads in Catia V5.
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14. You may use other profiles as well instead of circular to make other type of threads like v thread, acme thread etc.