How to add external threads to a rod

Adding threads to a rod

• option 1– create a helix and perform a sweep cut

• option 2– use cosmetic threads

Cosmetic threads

Cosmetic Threads

• Insert Annotation Cosmetic Threads• The cosmetic thread feature is added to the

extrusion feature.• To ‘see’ the cosmetic threads,

• To ‘see’ the cosmetic threads, right click on Annotations and click on details.

• ‘Shaded cosmetic threads’ should be checked.