3D Bolt Generation Macro
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Generate a 3D meshed bolt from a user inputs like thread size, thread length , offset distance etc. The generated mesh has node to node contact between the bolt and hole threads. Useful for bolt failure analysis.
Usage/Installation Instructions
1) Launch the script "3d-bolt-builder.tcl"
2) Select and enter the dimensions
3) Click Generate, this will create bolt and import the same in current HM session.
Functionality
Model/Analysis
Subfunctionality
Morphing
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I would like to create a solid bolt with out any thread representation by considering cylinder dia & length of thread and un threaded portion as shown in attached pic. is that possible to tweak this .tcl?
Thanks
Siddeshwaran T
The swap guide line is NOT helix... so this is only simplified 3D bolts mesh
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Hi
I need to create bolts using your script. I am unable to lunch your script. Do I have to open script in some software.
Thanks
Mirza S Baig