Feature Request: Ability to add threads to round objects such as body tubes, fin cans, etc.

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Feature Request: Ability to add threads to round objects such as body tubes, fin cans, etc.

Opened this issue a year ago · 2 comments

This would greatly ease trying to make threaded rocket parts, as typical thread creation in FreeCAD is quite an involved process (and one I haven't figured out yet)

Answer 1 · 2023-11-25T04:21:29.000Z

Interesting application. The hard part will be generalizing the UI

Answer 2 · 2023-11-25T05:25:27.000Z

Indeed. From what I’ve compiled so far from the documentation, it involves sketching a triangle shape, helixes, and sweeping objects, then some cutting and pasting the ends on. I know there are guys out there doing it, but it’s way beyond my rudimentary CAD skills. Ideally, I want to create a screw in electronics bay in the nose cone for my featherweight trackers. Right now, it’s a hack job using a printed plate and screws. Also, screw together body tubes would be nice to break down larger rockets for transport and easier printing (I can do up to 12” length, currently).-Eric====================Sent from my iPhoneOn Nov 24, 2023, at 23:21, David Carter ***@***.***> wrote: Interesting application. The hard part will be generalizing the UI —Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe.You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>