How to Add a Custom Size Thread

Today we will dig into adding a custom thread profile in Solidworks, if required to have sizes different to what are available in Standard library.

1.  First, locate the path and then the folder that Solidworks uses for thread profiles. You will find these files with  .SLDFLP format, also called Solidworks Library Feature Part format. Generally located in Program dataSolidworksSolidworks20**Thread Profiles:
   
2. Choose a Standard and open the file in Solidworks. The file contains a sketch(representing cutting tool for thread) with all the dimensions specified, and in the Configurations Tab, a number of configurations for each size can be found:

4. New size added, now keep this configuration open and edit the sketch as per your requirements and save the file:

5. Now on a part(nut/bolt/screw/rod), apply the size by going into thread option and choosing the recently created configuration in the standard:

Hope this helps. Keep posted for tips and tricks every week.

Ahmad Muhammad
Applications Engineer
Central Innovation, Perth

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