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
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