| Threaded holes created in Alibre [message #54667] Sun, 30 September 2012 17:29 UTC |
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I'm extremely new to 3D modelling and 3D printing.
I created a model in Alibre Design, which includes a number of threaded holes. In Alibre's documentation it says that while you don't see the threading on the render, it's included in the design data.
I exported from Alibre to an .stl file and uploaded to shapeways. The shapeways preview likewise shows smooth holes, not threaded holes. If I order a piece, will my holes be threaded or not?
Thanks
Tom
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| Re: Threaded holes created in Alibre [message #54681 is a reply to message #54667 ] Sun, 30 September 2012 21:36 UTC |
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Get yourself a copy of http://www.netfabb.com/basic.php
Open your stl in this. WYSIWYG from Shapeways, you can zoom right in.
You can check, repair, measure and scale your file.
jacantdesign@gmail.com
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| Re: Threaded holes created in Alibre [message #55780 is a reply to message #54667 ] Mon, 22 October 2012 21:52 UTC |
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No, the holes won't be threaded.
Alibre keeps track of that information for the sake of design drawings and bills-of-materials, but it's not capable of generating actual screw threads; any holes will be simple smooth-sided bores. If you want threads you'll either have to cut them into the finished part or create the contours yourself via the Helical Cut tool.
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