Cutting Threads in ProE - Step-by-Step Guide

[Gokul43201]

How do you cut threads in ProE ?

I'm weaning myself off of AutoCAD, and I'm very new to ProE, so please give as detailed a reply as possible.

PS : I can think of one way to do this, using the "helical sweep" tool, but I'm sure there must be a better way.

 

[Gokul43201]

Nevermind...I just found out that ProE does not have e tool for drawing threads because the additional surface area results in giant file sizes. So it only has a "cosmetic thread" display - showing the min and max diameters, just like in AutoCAD.

Anyway, the helical sweep tool works reasonably well (you actually have to trick ProE by introducing a tiny mismatch) for drawing threads, but it takes a little time, and there are problems at the start and end of the threads. Thius can, in most circumstances, be overcome by threading a greater length and taking off the excess, by either slicing or subtracting.

 

[ravenprp]

Sure, I'd be happy to provide a step-by-step guide for cutting threads in ProE. As you mentioned, there are a few different methods for doing this, but I'll walk you through the most common and efficient one.

1. Start by creating a new part in ProE and sketching the profile of the thread you want to cut. This can be any shape or size, as long as it represents the thread you want to create. Make sure the sketch is fully defined before moving on to the next step.

2. Next, go to the "Insert" tab and select "Helical Sweep" from the drop-down menu. This will bring up a dialog box with various options for creating a helical sweep.

3. In the "Sweep Type" section, select "Cut" from the drop-down menu. This will ensure that the thread is cut into the part rather than added on top of it.

4. Under "Sweep Options," select "Thread" as the section type. This will allow you to specify the thread pitch, depth, and other parameters.

5. Use the "Pick Thread" button to select the sketch you created in step 1. This will apply the thread profile to the sweep.

6. Now, you can specify the thread parameters such as pitch, depth, and taper angle. You can also choose to create a left or right-handed thread by selecting the appropriate direction.

7. Once you are satisfied with the thread parameters, click "Apply" to create the thread sweep.

8. Finally, you can use the "Merge" option in the "Sweep Options" section to merge the thread sweep with the part, creating a single solid part with the threads cut into it.

And that's it! You have successfully cut threads in ProE using the helical sweep tool. This method allows for precise control over the thread parameters and produces accurate and realistic threads in your part. I hope this helps and feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. Happy designing!