Adding Cosmetic Threads

1. On the CommandManager, click Features > Hole > Thread.
2. Click on the right circular edge of the model geometry.
3. Select End Condition > Blind and type-in 40 in the Depth box.
4. On the PropertyManager, select Type > Metric Die.
5. Select Size > M20x1.5.
6. Click the Override Diameter icon below the Size drop-down. This will enable you to override the thread diameter.
7. Click OK to add the thread.

Notice that the starting of thread is created inside the model.

SOLIDWORKS 2018 has some new options to avoid this undesirable result.

1. On the FeatureManager Design Tree, click on the Thread feature and select Edit Feature.

1. On the PropertyManager, under the Thread Location section, check the Offset option, and then type 1.5 the Offset Distance box.
2. Click the Reverse Direction button next to the Offset Distance box; the thread is offset outside the model.
3. Go to the Thread Options section, and then check Trim with start face option; the thread feature is aligned with the start face of the model.
4. Click OK on the PropertyManager.

1. Save the file as Tutorial7.sldprt.