Translations:Thread for Screw Tutorial/72/en


 * 1) In the Workbench_Part.svg Part Workbench, click on  to create a . Give it the appropriate values for ,  , and.
 * 2) Move to the Workbench_PartDesign.svg PartDesign Workbench, and click on.
 * 3) Click on . Select.
 * 4) Draw a closed sketch with the required profile for the thread teeth, normally a triangular shape. In this case we will use a height of, which is slightly smaller than the  pitch used for the helix path.
 * 5) Select the sketch, then click on . In, click on , and choose the helix object previously created. Then change  to  so that the profile sweeps the path without twisting; then press.
 * 6) When the dialog asks for a reference, choose.
 * 7) The helical coil is created, but there is no central body or shaft.
 * 8) Click on  with the appropriate   and   to touch the rest of the helical thread and automatically fuse to it.
 * 9) Additional boolean operations are needed to shape up the abrupt ends of the coil. For example, you can use additive features to provide a head to the screw, and a tip.