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Re: making threaded holes with OpenScad?

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Raymond West
Wed, Feb 16, 2022 2:34 PM

Hi Eric,

I've used https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/tree/master/utils  -
thread scad . Works well. But for small sizes, I use small self tapping
screws, or tap the holes. If you must use machine screws, but have no
tap, then print the hole at such a size that you can use the screw to
deform the plastic. For fine pitched threads, you will need to be very
careful if using the fastener more than a few times. If it needs 
frequent unscrewing then use  a brass insert.

Best wishes,

Ray

On 16/02/2022 12:37, Eric Frank via Discuss wrote:

[OpenSCAD] making threaded holes with OpenScad?.eml

Subject:
[OpenSCAD] making threaded holes with OpenScad?
From:
Eric Frank efrank03@mac.com
Date:
16/02/2022, 12:37

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Is it possible to make threaded  holes with OpenScad? I am trying to make a 2 mm threaded hole, about 2.4 mm in diameter. Is there a command in OpenScad that makes threaded holes in plastic.

Thanks,
Eric

Hi Eric, I've used https://github.com/nophead/NopSCADlib/tree/master/utils  - thread scad . Works well. But for small sizes, I use small self tapping screws, or tap the holes. If you must use machine screws, but have no tap, then print the hole at such a size that you can use the screw to deform the plastic. For fine pitched threads, you will need to be very careful if using the fastener more than a few times. If it needs  frequent unscrewing then use  a brass insert. Best wishes, Ray On 16/02/2022 12:37, Eric Frank via Discuss wrote: > [OpenSCAD] making threaded holes with OpenScad?.eml > > Subject: > [OpenSCAD] making threaded holes with OpenScad? > From: > Eric Frank <efrank03@mac.com> > Date: > 16/02/2022, 12:37 > > To: > discuss@lists.openscad.org > > > Is it possible to make threaded holes with OpenScad? I am trying to make a 2 mm threaded hole, about 2.4 mm in diameter. Is there a command in OpenScad that makes threaded holes in plastic. > > Thanks, > Eric