Chapter 6. Threads and Fasteners

Chapter Objectives

  • Learn thread terminology and conventions

  • Draw threads

  • Size both internal and external threads

  • Use standard-sized threads

  • Use and size washers, nuts, and set screws

6-1 Introduction

This chapter explains how to draw threads, washers, and nuts. It also explains how to select fasteners, washers, nuts, and set screws.

Internal threads are created using the Hole Wizard tool, which is located on the Features toolbar. Predrawn fasteners and other standard components may be accessed using the Design Library.

All threads in this book are in compliance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards—ANSI Inch and ANSI Metric threads.

6-2 Thread Terminology

Figure 6-1 shows a thread. ...

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