////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // LibFile: threading.scad // Provides generic threading support and specialized support for standard triangular (UTS/ISO) threading, // trapezoidal threading (ACME), pipe threading, buttress threading, square threading and ball screws. // Includes: // include // include // FileGroup: Threaded Parts // FileSummary: Various types of threaded rods and nuts. ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// // Section: Thread Ends and Options // A standard process for making machine screws is to begin with round stock that has // beveled ends. This stock is then rolled between flat, grooved plates to form the threads. // The result is a bolt that looks like this at the end: // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[83.7,0,115.5],VPT=[1.37344,1.26411,-0.299415],VPD=35.5861): // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=10,blunt_start=false,$fn=80); // Figure(2D,Med,NoAxes): A properly mated screw and bolt with beveled ends // $fn=32; // projection(cut=true) // xrot(-90){ // down(2.5)difference(){ // cuboid([20,20,5]); // zrot(20) // threaded_rod(d=13.2, pitch=2,l=5.1,blunt_start=false,internal=true); // } // up(2.85-2)threaded_rod(d=13, pitch=2, l=10, blunt_start=false); // // } // Continues: // Cross threading occurs when the bolt is misaligned with the threads in the nut. // It can destroy the threads, or cause the nut to jam. The standard beveled end process // makes cross threading a possibility because the beveled partial threads can pass // each other when the screw enters the nut. // Figure(2D,Med,NoAxes): // $fn=32; // projection(cut=true) // xrot(-90){ // down(2.5)difference(){ // cuboid([20,20,5]); // zrot(20) // threaded_rod(d=13.2, pitch=2,l=5.1,blunt_start=false,internal=true); // } // left(.6)up(2.99)yrot(-atan(2/13)-1)rot(180+30)threaded_rod(d=13, pitch=2, l=10, blunt_start=false); // } // Continues: // In addition, those partial screw threads may be weak, and easily broken. They do // not contribute to the strength of the assembly. // In 1891 Clinton A. Higbee received a patent for a modification to screw threads // https://patents.google.com/patent/US447775A meant to address these limitations. // Instead of beveling the end of the screw, Higbee said to remove the partial thread. // The resulting screw might look like this: // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[72,0,294],VPT=[0,0,0],VPD=44): // $fn=48; // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=10,blunt_start=true,lead_in_shape="cut",end_len=.2); // Continues: // Because the threads are complete everywhere, cross threading is unlikely to occur. // This type of threading has been called "Higbee threads", but in recent machinist // handbooks it is called "blunt start" threading. // This style of thread is not commonly used in metal fasteners because it requires // machining the threads, which is much more costly than the rolling procedure described // above. However, plastic threads usually have some sort of gradual thread end. // For models that will be 3D printed, there is no reason to choose the standard // bevel end bolt, so in this library the blunt start threads are the default. // If you need standard bevel-end threads, you can choose them with the `blunt_start` options. // Note that blunt start threads are more efficient. // . // Various options exist for controlling the ends of threads. You can specify bevels on threaded rods. // In conventional threading, bevels are needed on the ends to remove sharp, thin edges, and // the bevel is sized to the full outer diameter of the threaded rod. // With blunt start threading, the bevel appears on the unthreaded part of the rod. // On a threaded rod, a bevel value of `true` or a positive bevel value cut off the corner. // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[72,0,54],VPT=[0,0,0],VPD=44): // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=10,blunt_start=true,bevel=true,$fn=80); // Continues: // A negative bevel value produces a flaring bevel, that might be useful if the rod needs to mate with another part. // You can also set `bevel="reverse"` to get a flaring bevel of the default size. // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[72,0,54],VPT=[0,0,0],VPD=44): Negative bevel on a regular threaded rod. // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=10,blunt_start=true,bevel=-2,$fn=80); // Continues: // If you set `internal=true` to create a mask for a threaded hole, then bevels are reversed: positive bevels flare outward so that when you subtract // the threaded rod it gives a beveled edge to the hole. In this case, negative bevels go inward, which might be useful to // create a bevel at the bottom of a threaded hole. // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[72,0,54],VPT=[0,0,0],VPD=44): Threaded rod mask produced using `internal=true` with regular bevel at the top and reversed bevel at the bottom. // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=10,blunt_start=true,bevel2=true,bevel1="reverse",internal=true,$fn=80); // Continues: // You can also extend the unthreaded section using the `end_len` parameters. A long unthreaded section will make // it impossible to tilt the bolt and produce misaligned threads, so it could make assembly easier. // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[72,0,54],VPT=[0,0,0],VPD=48): Negative bevel on a regular threaded rod. // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=15,end_len2=5,blunt_start=true,bevel=true,$fn=80); // Continues: // It is also possible to adjust the length of the lead-in section of threads, or the // shape of that lead-in section. The lead-in length can be set using the `lead_in` arguments // to specify a length or the `lead_in_ang` arguments to specify an angle. For general // threading applications, making the lead in long creates a smaller thread that could // be more fragile and more prone to cross threading. // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[52,0,300],VPT=[0,0,4],VPD=35.5861): // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=10,lead_in=6,blunt_start=true,bevel=false,$fn=80); // Continues: // To change the form of the thread end you use the `lead_in_shape` argument. // You can specify "sqrt", "cut" or "smooth" shapes. The "sqrt" shape is the historical // shape used in the library. The "cut" shape is available to model Higbee pattern threads, but // is not as good as the others in practice, because the flat faces on the threads can hit each other. // The lead-in shape is produced by applying a scale factor to the thread cross section that varies along the lead-in length. // You can also specify a custom shape // by giving a function literal, `f(x,L)` where `L` will be the total linear // length of the lead-in section and `x` will be a value between 0 and 1 giving // the position in the lead in, with 0 being the tip and 1 being the full height thread. // The return value must be a 2-vector giving the thread width scale and thread height // scale at that location. If `x<0` the function must return a thread height scale // of zero, but it is usually best if the thread width scale does not go to zero, // because that will give a sharply pointed thread end. If `x>1` the function must // return `[1,1]`. // Figure(3D,Med,NoAxes,VPR=[75,0,338],VPT=[-2,0,3.3],VPD=25): The standard lead in shapes // left_half()zrot(0){ // up(2) threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=2,blunt_start=true,bevel=false,$fn=128,anchor=BOT); // up(4) threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=2.5,blunt_start=true,bevel=false,$fn=128,lead_in_shape="cut",end_len2=.5,anchor=BOT); // threaded_rod(d=13,pitch=2,l=2,blunt_start=true,bevel=false,$fn=128,lead_in_shape="smooth",anchor=BOT); // } // $fn=64; // s=.85; // color("black") // up(3.5)left(4.5)fwd(6)rot($vpr){ // back(1.9)text3d("cut",size=s); // text3d("sqrt",size=s); // fwd(1.9)text3d("smooth",size=s); // } // Section: Standard (UTS/ISO) Threading // Module: threaded_rod() // Synopsis: Creates an UTS/ISO triangular threaded rod. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: threaded_nut() // Usage: // threaded_rod(d, l|length, pitch, [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a standard ISO (metric) or UTS (English) threaded rod. These threads are close to triangular, // with a 60 degree thread angle. You can give the outer diameter and get the "basic form" or you can // set d to a triplet [d_min, d_pitch, d_major] where are parameters determined by the ISO and UTS specifications // that define clearance sizing for the threading. See screws.scad for how to make screws // using the specification parameters. // Arguments: // d = Outer diameter of threaded rod, or a triplet of [d_min, d_pitch, d_major]. // l / length / h / height = length of threaded rod. // pitch = Length between threads. // --- // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default: 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the thread ends. Default: false // bevel1 = if true bevel the bottom end. // bevel2 = if true bevel the top end. // internal = If true, make this a mask for making internal threads. // d1 = Bottom outside diameter of threads. // d2 = Top outside diameter of threads. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2D): // projection(cut=true) // threaded_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=1.5, orient=BACK); // Examples(Med): // threaded_rod(d=25, height=20, pitch=2, $fa=1, $fs=1); // threaded_rod(d=10, l=20, pitch=1.25, left_handed=true, $fa=1, $fs=1); // threaded_rod(d=25, l=20, pitch=2, $fa=1, $fs=1, end_len=1.5, bevel=true); // threaded_rod(d=25, l=20, pitch=2, $fa=1, $fs=1, blunt_start=false); // Example(Big,NoAxes): Diamond threading where both left-handed and right-handed nuts travel (in the same direction) on the threaded rod: // $fn=32; // $slop = 0.075; // d = 3/8*INCH; // pitch = 1/16*INCH; // starts=3; // xdistribute(19){ // intersection(){ // threaded_rod(l=40, pitch=pitch, d=d,starts=starts,anchor=BOTTOM,end_len=.44); // threaded_rod(l=40, pitch=pitch, d=d, left_handed=true,starts=starts,anchor=BOTTOM); // } // threaded_nut(nutwidth=4.5/8*INCH,id=d,h=3/8*INCH,pitch=pitch,starts=starts,anchor=BOTTOM); // threaded_nut(nutwidth=4.5/8*INCH,id=d,h=3/8*INCH,pitch=pitch,starts=starts,left_handed=true,anchor=BOTTOM); // } function threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,starts=1, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("threaded_rod"); module threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,starts=1, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { dummy1= assert(all_positive(pitch)) assert(all_positive(d) || (is_undef(d) && all_positive([d1,d2]))); basic = is_num(d) || is_undef(d) || is_def(d1) || is_def(d2); dummy2 = assert(basic || is_vector(d,3)); depth = basic ? cos(30) * 5/8 : (d[2] - d[0])/2/pitch; crestwidth = basic ? 1/8 : 1/2 - (d[2]-d[1])/sqrt(3)/pitch; profile = [ [-depth/sqrt(3)-crestwidth/2, -depth], [ -crestwidth/2, 0], [ crestwidth/2, 0], [ depth/sqrt(3)+crestwidth/2, -depth] ]; oprofile = internal? [ [-6/16, -depth], [-1/16, 0], [-1/32, 0.02], [ 1/32, 0.02], [ 1/16, 0], [ 6/16, -depth] ] : [ [-7/16, -depth*1.07], [-6/16, -depth], [-1/16, 0], [ 1/16, 0], [ 6/16, -depth], [ 7/16, -depth*1.07] ]; generic_threaded_rod( d=basic ? d : d[2], d1=d1, d2=d2, l=l, pitch=pitch, profile=profile,starts=starts, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, internal=internal, length=length, height=height, h=h, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, orient=orient ) children(); } // Module: threaded_nut() // Synopsis: Creates an UTS/ISO triangular threaded nut. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: threaded_rod() // Usage: // threaded_nut(nutwidth, id, h|height|thickness, pitch,...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a hex nut or square nut for an ISO (metric) or UTS (English) threaded rod. // Arguments: // nutwidth = flat to flat width of nut // id = diameter of threaded rod to screw onto. // h / height / l / length / thickness = height/thickness of nut. // pitch = Distance between threads, or zero for no threads. // --- // shape = specifies shape of nut, either "hex" or "square". Default: "hex" // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default: 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the outside of the nut. Default: true for hex nuts, false for square nuts // bevel1 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut bottom. // bevel2 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut top. // bevang = set the angle for the outside nut bevel. Default: 30 // ibevel = if true, bevel the inside (the hole). Default: true // ibevel1 = if true bevel the inside, bottom end. // ibevel2 = if true bevel the inside, top end. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Examples(Med): // threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=1.25, $slop=0.05, $fa=1, $fs=1); // threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=1.25, left_handed=true, bevel=false, $slop=0.1, $fa=1, $fs=1); // threaded_nut(shape="square", nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=1.25, $slop=0.1, $fa=1, $fs=1); // threaded_nut(shape="square", nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=1.25, bevel2=true, $slop=0.1, $fa=1, $fs=1); // rot(90)threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=1.25,blunt_start=false, $slop=0.1, $fa=1, $fs=1); function threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, starts=1, shape="hex", left_handed=false, bevel, bevel1, bevel2, id1,id2, ibevel1, ibevel2, ibevel, bevang=30, thickness, height, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient )=no_function("threaded_nut"); module threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, starts=1, shape="hex", left_handed=false, bevel, bevel1, bevel2, id1,id2, ibevel1, ibevel2, ibevel, bevang=30, thickness, height, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { dummy1= assert(all_nonnegative(pitch), "Nut pitch must be nonnegative") assert(all_positive(id), "Nut inner diameter must be positive") assert(all_positive(h),"Nut thickness must be positive"); basic = is_num(id) || is_undef(id) || is_def(id1) || is_def(id2); dummy2 = assert(basic || is_vector(id,3)); depth = basic ? cos(30) * 5/8 : (id[2] - id[0])/2/pitch; crestwidth = basic ? 1/8 : 1/2 - (id[2]-id[1])/sqrt(3)/pitch; profile = [ [-depth/sqrt(3)-crestwidth/2, -depth], [ -crestwidth/2, 0], [ crestwidth/2, 0], [ depth/sqrt(3)+crestwidth/2, -depth] ]; oprofile = [ [-6/16, -depth/pitch], [-1/16, 0], [-1/32, 0.02], [ 1/32, 0.02], [ 1/16, 0], [ 6/16, -depth/pitch] ]; generic_threaded_nut( nutwidth=nutwidth, id=basic ? id : id[2], id1=id1, id2=id2, h=h, pitch=pitch, profile=profile,starts=starts,shape=shape, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, ibevel1=ibevel1, ibevel2=ibevel2, ibevel=ibevel, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, l=l,length=length, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, orient=orient ) children(); } // Section: Trapezoidal Threading // Module: trapezoidal_threaded_rod() // Synopsis: Creates a trapezoidal threaded rod. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: trapezoidal_threaded_nut() // Usage: // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d, l|length, pitch, [thread_angle=|flank_angle=], [thread_depth=], [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a threaded rod with a symmetric trapezoidal thread. Trapezoidal threads are used for lead screws because // they are one of the strongest symmetric profiles. This tooth shape is stronger than a similarly // sized square thread becuase of its wider base. However, it does place a radial load on the nut, unlike the square thread. // For loads in only one direction the asymmetric buttress thread profile can bear greater loads. // . // By default produces the nominal dimensions // for metric trapezoidal threads: a thread angle of 30 degrees and a depth set to half the pitch. // You can also specify your own trapezoid parameters. For ACME threads see acme_threaded_rod(). // Figure(2D,Med,NoAxes): // pa_delta = tan(15)/4; // rr1 = -1/2; // z1 = 1/4-pa_delta; // z2 = 1/4+pa_delta; // profile = [ // [-z2, rr1], // [-z1, 0], // [ z1, 0], // [ z2, rr1], // ]; // fullprofile = 50*left(1/2,p=concat(profile, right(1, p=profile))); // stroke(fullprofile,width=1); // dir = fullprofile[2]-fullprofile[3]; // dir2 = fullprofile[5]-fullprofile[4]; // curve = arc(32,angle=[75,105],r=67.5); // avgpt = mean([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2]); // color("red"){ // stroke([fullprofile[2]+.1*dir, fullprofile[2]+.4*dir], width=1); // stroke([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2], width=1); // stroke(move(-curve[0]+avgpt,p=curve), width=1,endcaps="arrow2"); // back(10)text("thread",size=4,halign="center"); // back(3)text("angle",size=4,halign="center"); // } // Figure(2D,Med,NoAxes): // pa_delta = tan(15)/4; // rr1 = -1/2; // z1 = 1/4-pa_delta; // z2 = 1/4+pa_delta; // profile = [ // [-z2, rr1], // [-z1, 0], // [ z1, 0], // [ z2, rr1], // ]; // fullprofile = 50*left(1/2,p=concat(profile, right(1, p=profile))); // stroke(fullprofile,width=1); // dir = fullprofile[2]-fullprofile[3]; // dir2 = fullprofile[5]-fullprofile[4]; // curve = arc(15,angle=[75,87],r=40 /*67.5*/); // avgpt = mean([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2]); // color("red"){ // stroke([fullprofile[4]+[0,1], fullprofile[4]+[0,37]], width=1); // stroke([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2], width=1); // stroke(move(-curve[0]+avgpt,p=curve), width=0.71,endcaps="arrow2"); // right(14)back(19)text("flank",size=4,halign="center"); // right(14)back(14)text("angle",size=4,halign="center"); // } // Arguments: // d = Outer diameter of threaded rod. // l / length / h / height = Length of threaded rod. // pitch = Thread spacing. // --- // thread_angle = Angle between two thread faces. Default: 30 // thread_depth = Depth of threads. Default: pitch/2 // flank_angle = Angle of thread faces to plane perpendicular to screw. // left_handed = If true, create left-handed threads. Default: false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default: 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the thread ends. Default: false // bevel1 = if true bevel the bottom end. // bevel2 = if true bevel the top end. // internal = If true, make this a mask for making internal threads. Default: false // d1 = Bottom outside diameter of threads. // d2 = Top outside diameter of threads. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2D): // projection(cut=true) // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=2, orient=BACK); // Examples(Med): // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=10, l=40, pitch=2, $fn=32); // Standard metric threading // rot(-65)trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=10, l=17, pitch=2, blunt_start=false, $fn=32); // Standard metric threading // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=10, l=17, pitch=2, bevel=true, $fn=32); // Standard metric threading // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=10, h=30, pitch=2, left_handed=true, $fa=1, $fs=1); // Standard metric threading // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=10, l=40, pitch=3, left_handed=true, starts=3, $fn=36); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(l=25, d=10, pitch=2, starts=3, $fa=1, $fs=1, bevel=true, orient=RIGHT, anchor=BOTTOM); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=60, l=16, pitch=8, thread_depth=3, thread_angle=90, blunt_start=false, $fa=2, $fs=2); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=60, l=16, pitch=8, thread_depth=3, thread_angle=90, end_len=0, $fa=2, $fs=2); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=60, l=16, pitch=8, thread_depth=3, thread_angle=90, left_handed=true, starts=4, $fa=2, $fs=2,end_len=0); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=16, l=40, pitch=2, thread_angle=60); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=25, l=40, pitch=10, thread_depth=8/3, thread_angle=100, starts=4, anchor=BOT, $fa=2, $fs=2,end_len=-2); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=50, l=35, pitch=8, thread_angle=60, starts=11, lead_in=3, $fn=120); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=10, l=40, end_len2=10, pitch=2, $fn=32); // Unthreaded top end section // Example(Med): Using as a Mask to Make Internal Threads // bottom_half() difference() { // cube(50, center=true); // trapezoidal_threaded_rod(d=40, l=51, pitch=5, thread_angle=30, internal=true, bevel=true, orient=RIGHT, $fn=36); // } function trapezoidal_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, thread_angle, thread_depth, flank_angle, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, starts=1, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("trapezoidal_threaded_rod"); module trapezoidal_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, thread_angle, thread_depth, flank_angle, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, starts=1, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { dummy0 = assert(num_defined([thread_angle,flank_angle])<=1, "Cannot define both flank angle and thread angle"); thread_angle = first_defined([thread_angle, u_mul(2,flank_angle), 30]); dummy1 = assert(all_positive(pitch),"Must give a positive pitch value") assert(thread_angle>=0 && thread_angle<180, "Invalid thread angle or flank angle") assert(thread_angle<=90 || all_positive([thread_depth]), "Thread angle (2*flank_angle) must be smaller than 90 degrees with default thread depth of pitch/2"); depth = first_defined([thread_depth,pitch/2]); pa_delta = 0.5*depth*tan(thread_angle/2) / pitch; dummy2 = assert(pa_delta<=1/4, "Specified thread geometry is impossible"); rr1 = -depth/pitch; z1 = 1/4-pa_delta; z2 = 1/4+pa_delta; profile = [ [-z2, rr1], [-z1, 0], [ z1, 0], [ z2, rr1], ]; generic_threaded_rod(d=d,l=l,pitch=pitch,profile=profile, left_handed=left_handed,bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2,starts=starts,d1=d1,d2=d2, internal=internal, length=length, height=height, h=h, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, anchor=anchor,spin=spin,orient=orient) children(); } // Module: trapezoidal_threaded_nut() // Synopsis: Creates a trapezoidal threaded nut. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: trapezoidal_threaded_rod() // Usage: // trapezoidal_threaded_nut(nutwidth, id, h|height|thickness, pitch, [thread_angle=|flank_angle=], [thread_depth], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a hex nut or square nut for a symmetric trapzoidal threaded rod. By default produces // the nominal dimensions for metric trapezoidal threads: a thread angle of 30 degrees and a depth // set to half the pitch. You can also specify your own trapezoid parameters. For ACME threads see // acme_threaded_nut(). // Arguments: // nutwidth = flat to flat width of nut // id = diameter of threaded rod to screw onto. // h / height / l / length / thickness = height/thickness of nut. // pitch = Thread spacing. // --- // thread_angle = Angle between two thread faces. Default: 30 // thread_depth = Depth of the threads. Default: pitch/2 // flank_angle = Angle of thread faces to plane perpendicular to screw. // shape = specifies shape of nut, either "hex" or "square". Default: "hex" // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default = 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the outside of the nut. Default: true for hex nuts, false for square nuts // bevel1 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut bottom. // bevel2 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut top. // bevang = set the angle for the outside nut bevel. Default: 30 // ibevel = if true, bevel the inside (the hole). Default: true // ibevel1 = if true bevel the inside, bottom end. // ibevel2 = if true bevel the inside, top end. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Examples(Med): // trapezoidal_threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=2, $slop=0.1, anchor=UP); // trapezoidal_threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=2, bevel=false, $slop=0.05, anchor=UP); // trapezoidal_threaded_nut(nutwidth=17.4, id=10, h=10, pitch=2, $slop=0.1, left_handed=true); // trapezoidal_threaded_nut(nutwidth=17.4, id=10, h=10, pitch=2, starts=3, $fa=1, $fs=1, $slop=0.15); // trapezoidal_threaded_nut(nutwidth=17.4, id=10, h=10, pitch=2, starts=3, $fa=1, $fs=1, $slop=0.15, blunt_start=false); // trapezoidal_threaded_nut(nutwidth=17.4, id=10, h=10, pitch=0, $slop=0.2); // No threads function trapezoidal_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, thread_angle, thread_depth, shape="hex", flank_angle, left_handed=false, starts=1, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel1,ibevel2,ibevel, thickness,height, id1,id2, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("trapezoidal_threaded_nut"); module trapezoidal_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, thread_angle, thread_depth, shape="hex", flank_angle, left_handed=false, starts=1, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel1,ibevel2,ibevel, thickness,height, id1,id2, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { dummy0 = assert(num_defined([thread_angle,flank_angle])<=1, "Cannot define both flank angle and thread angle"); thread_angle = first_defined([thread_angle, u_mul(2,flank_angle), 30]); dummy1 = assert(all_positive(pitch),"Must give a positive pitch value") assert(thread_angle>=0 && thread_angle<180, "Invalid thread angle or flank angle") assert(thread_angle<=90 || all_positive([thread_depth]), "Thread angle (2*flank_angle) must be smaller than 90 degrees with default thread depth of pitch/2"); depth = first_defined([thread_depth,pitch/2]); pa_delta = 0.5*depth*tan(thread_angle/2) / pitch; dummy2 = assert(pitch==0 || pa_delta<1/4, "Specified thread geometry is impossible"); rr1 = -depth/pitch; z1 = 1/4-pa_delta; z2 = 1/4+pa_delta; profile = [ [-z2, rr1], [-z1, 0], [ z1, 0], [ z2, rr1], ]; generic_threaded_nut(nutwidth=nutwidth,id=id,h=h,pitch=pitch,profile=profile,id1=id1,id2=id2, shape=shape,left_handed=left_handed,bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2,starts=starts, ibevel=ibevel,ibevel1=ibevel1,ibevel2=ibevel2,bevang=bevang,height=height,thickness=thickness, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, l=l,length=length, anchor=anchor,spin=spin,orient=orient) children(); } // Module: acme_threaded_rod() // Synopsis: Creates an ACME threaded rod. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: acme_threaded_nut() // Usage: // acme_threaded_rod(d, l|length, tpi|pitch=, [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs an ACME trapezoidal threaded screw rod. This form has a 29 degree thread angle with a // symmetric trapezoidal thread. // Arguments: // d = Outer diameter of threaded rod. // l / length / h / height = Length of threaded rod. // tpi = threads per inch. // --- // pitch = thread spacing (alternative to tpi) // starts = The number of lead starts. Default = 1 // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // bevel = if true, bevel the thread ends. Default: false // bevel1 = if true bevel the bottom end. // bevel2 = if true bevel the top end. // internal = If true, this is a mask for making internal threads. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2D): // projection(cut=true) // acme_threaded_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=2, orient=BACK); // Examples(Med): // acme_threaded_rod(d=3/8*INCH, l=20, pitch=1/8*INCH, $fn=32); // acme_threaded_rod(d=10, l=30, pitch=2, starts=3, $fa=1, $fs=1); function acme_threaded_rod( d, l, tpi, pitch, starts=1, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("acme_threaded_rod"); module acme_threaded_rod( d, l, tpi, pitch, starts=1, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { dummy = assert(num_defined([pitch,tpi])==1,"Must give exactly one of pitch and tpi"); pitch = is_undef(pitch) ? INCH/tpi : pitch; trapezoidal_threaded_rod( d=d, l=l, pitch=pitch, thread_angle=29, thread_depth=pitch/2, starts=starts, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, internal=internal, length=length, height=height, h=h, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, orient=orient ) children(); } // Module: acme_threaded_nut() // Synopsis: Creates an ACME threaded nut. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: acme_threaded_rod() // Usage: // acme_threaded_nut(nutwidth, id, h|height|thickness, tpi|pitch=, [shape=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a hexagonal or square nut for an ACME threaded screw rod. // Arguments: // nutwidth = flat to flat width of nut. // id = diameter of threaded rod to screw onto. // h / height / l / length / thickness = height/thickness of nut. // tpi = threads per inch // --- // pitch = Thread spacing (alternative to tpi) // shape = specifies shape of nut, either "hex" or "square". Default: "hex" // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = Number of lead starts. Default: 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the outside of the nut. Default: true for hex nuts, false for square nuts // bevel1 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut bottom. // bevel2 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut top. // bevang = set the angle for the outside nut bevel. Default: 30 // ibevel = if true, bevel the inside (the hole). Default: true // ibevel1 = if true bevel the inside, bottom end. // ibevel2 = if true bevel the inside, top end. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Examples(Med): // acme_threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=3/8*INCH, h=8, tpi=8, $slop=0.05); // acme_threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=3/8*INCH, h=10, tpi=12, starts=3, $slop=0.1, $fa=1, $fs=1, ibevel=false); // acme_threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=3/8*INCH, h=10, tpi=12, starts=3, $slop=0.1, $fa=1, $fs=1, blunt_start=false); function acme_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, tpi, pitch, starts=1, left_handed=false,shape="hex", bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel,ibevel1,ibevel2, height,thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("acme_threaded_nut"); module acme_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, tpi, pitch, starts=1, left_handed=false,shape="hex", bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel,ibevel1,ibevel2, height,thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { dummy = assert(num_defined([pitch,tpi])==1,"Must give exactly one of pitch and tpi"); pitch = is_undef(pitch) ? INCH/tpi : pitch; dummy2=assert(is_num(pitch) && pitch>=0); trapezoidal_threaded_nut( nutwidth=nutwidth, id=id, h=h, pitch=pitch, thread_depth = pitch/2, thread_angle=29,shape=shape, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, ibevel=ibevel,ibevel1=ibevel1,ibevel2=ibevel2, height=height,thickness=thickness, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, l=l,length=length, starts=starts, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, orient=orient ) children(); } // Section: Pipe Threading // Module: npt_threaded_rod() // Synopsis: Creates NPT pipe threading. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: acme_threaded_rod() // Usage: // npt_threaded_rod(size, [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a standard NPT pipe end threading. If `internal=true`, creates a mask for making // internal pipe threads. Tapers smaller upwards if `internal=false`. Tapers smaller downwards // if `internal=true`. If `hollow=true` and `internal=false`, then the pipe threads will be // hollowed out into a pipe with the apropriate internal diameter. // Arguments: // size = NPT standard pipe size in inches. 1/16", 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1+1/4", 1+1/2", or 2". Default: 1/2" // --- // left_handed = If true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // bevel = if true, bevel the thread ends. Default: false // bevel1 = if true bevel the bottom end. // bevel2 = if true bevel the top end. // hollow = If true, create a pipe with the correct internal diameter. // internal = If true, make this a mask for making internal threads. // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2D): The straight gray rectangle reveals the tapered threads. // projection(cut=true) npt_threaded_rod(size=1/4, orient=BACK); // right(.533*INCH/2) color("gray") rect([2,0.5946*INCH],anchor=LEFT); // Examples(Med): // npt_threaded_rod(size=3/8, $fn=72); // npt_threaded_rod(size=1/2, $fn=72, bevel=true); // npt_threaded_rod(size=1/2, left_handed=true, $fn=72); // npt_threaded_rod(size=3/4, hollow=true, $fn=96); // Example: // diff("remove"){ // cuboid([40,40,40]) // tag("remove"){ // up(.01)position(TOP) // npt_threaded_rod(size=3/4, $fn=96, internal=true, $slop=0.1, anchor=TOP); // cyl(d=3/4*INCH, l=42, $fn=32); // } // } function npt_threaded_rod( size=1/2, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, hollow=false, internal=false, anchor, spin, orient )=no_function("npt_threaded_rod"); module npt_threaded_rod( size=1/2, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, hollow=false, internal=false, anchor, spin, orient ) { assert(is_finite(size)); assert(is_bool(left_handed)); assert(is_undef(bevel) || is_bool(bevel)); assert(is_bool(hollow)); assert(is_bool(internal)); assert(!(internal&&hollow), "Cannot created a hollow internal threads mask."); info_table = [ // Size len OD TPI [ 1/16, [ 0.3896, 0.308, 27 ]], [ 1/8, [ 0.3924, 0.401, 27 ]], [ 1/4, [ 0.5946, 0.533, 18 ]], [ 3/8, [ 0.6006, 0.668, 18 ]], [ 1/2, [ 0.7815, 0.832, 14 ]], [ 3/4, [ 0.7935, 1.043, 14 ]], [ 1, [ 0.9845, 1.305, 11.5]], [ 1+1/4, [ 1.0085, 1.649, 11.5]], [ 1+1/2, [ 1.0252, 1.888, 11.5]], [ 2, [ 1.0582, 2.362, 11.5]], ]; info = [for (data=info_table) if(approx(size,data[0])) data[1]][0]; dummy1 = assert(is_def(info), "Unsupported NPT size. Try one of 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1+1/4, 1+1/2, 2"); l = INCH * info[0]; d = INCH * info[1]; pitch = INCH / info[2]; rr = d/2; rr2 = rr - l/32; r1 = internal? rr2 : rr; r2 = internal? rr : rr2; depth = pitch * cos(30) * 5/8; profile = internal? [ [-6/16, -depth/pitch], [-1/16, 0], [-1/32, 0.02], [ 1/32, 0.02], [ 1/16, 0], [ 6/16, -depth/pitch] ] : [ [-7/16, -depth/pitch*1.07], [-6/16, -depth/pitch], [-1/16, 0], [ 1/16, 0], [ 6/16, -depth/pitch], [ 7/16, -depth/pitch*1.07] ]; attachable(anchor,spin,orient, l=l, r1=r1, r2=r2) { difference() { generic_threaded_rod( d1=2*r1, d2=2*r2, l=l, pitch=pitch, profile=profile, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, internal=internal, blunt_start=true ); if (hollow) cylinder(h=l+1, d=size*INCH, center=true); } children(); } } // Section: Buttress Threading // Module: buttress_threaded_rod() // Synopsis: Creates a buttress-threaded rod. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: buttress_threaded_nut() // Usage: // buttress_threaded_rod(d, l|length, pitch, [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a simple buttress threaded rod with a 45 degree angle. The buttress thread or sawtooth thread has low friction and high loading // in one direction at the cost of higher friction and inferior loading in the other direction. Buttress threads are sometimes used on // vises, which are loaded only in one direction. // Arguments: // d = Outer diameter of threaded rod. // l / length / h / height = Length of threaded rod. // pitch = Thread spacing. // --- // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = Number of lead starts. Default: 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the thread ends. Default: false // bevel1 = if true bevel the bottom end. // bevel2 = if true bevel the top end. // internal = If true, this is a mask for making internal threads. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // d1 = Bottom outside diameter of threads. // d2 = Top outside diameter of threads. // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2D): // projection(cut=true) // buttress_threaded_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=2, orient=BACK); // Examples(Med): // buttress_threaded_rod(d=25, l=20, pitch=2, $fa=1, $fs=1,end_len=0); // buttress_threaded_rod(d=10, l=20, pitch=1.25, left_handed=true, $fa=1, $fs=1); function buttress_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, left_handed=false, starts=1, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("buttress_threaded_rod"); module buttress_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, left_handed=false, starts=1, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { depth = pitch * 3/4; profile = [ [ -1/2, -0.77], [ -7/16, -0.75], [ 5/16, 0], [ 7/16, 0], [ 7/16, -0.75], [ 1/2, -0.77], ]; generic_threaded_rod( d=d, l=l, pitch=pitch, profile=profile, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, internal=internal, length=length, height=height, h=h, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, d1=d1,d2=d2, anchor=anchor, spin=spin,starts=starts, orient=orient ) children(); } // Module: buttress_threaded_nut() // Synopsis: Creates a buttress-threaded nut. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: buttress_threaded_rod() // Usage: // buttress_threaded_nut(nutwidth, id, h|height|thickness, pitch, ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a hexagonal or square nut for a simple buttress threaded screw rod. // Arguments: // nutwidth = diameter of the nut. // id = diameter of threaded rod to screw onto. // h / height / l / length / thickness = height/thickness of nut. // pitch = Thread spacing. // --- // shape = specifies shape of nut, either "hex" or "square". Default: "hex" // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default: 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the outside of the nut. Default: true for hex nuts, false for square nuts // bevel1 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut bottom. // bevel2 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut top. // bevang = set the angle for the outside nut bevel. Default: 30 // ibevel = if true, bevel the inside (the hole). Default: true // ibevel1 = if true bevel the inside, bottom end. // ibevel2 = if true bevel the inside, top end. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Examples(Med): // buttress_threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=8, h=8, pitch=1.25, left_handed=true, $slop=0.05, $fa=1, $fs=1); function buttress_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, shape="hex", left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30,starts=1, ibevel,ibevel1,ibevel2,height,thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("buttress_threaded_nut"); module buttress_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, shape="hex", left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30,starts=1, ibevel,ibevel1,ibevel2,height,thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { depth = pitch * 3/4; profile = [ [ -1/2, -0.77], [ -7/16, -0.75], [ 5/16, 0], [ 7/16, 0], [ 7/16, -0.75], [ 1/ 2, -0.77], ]; generic_threaded_nut( nutwidth=nutwidth, id=id, h=h, pitch=pitch, profile=profile, shape=shape, left_handed=left_handed,starts=starts, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2,bevang=bevang, ibevel=ibevel,ibevel1=ibevel1,ibevel2=ibevel2, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, l=l,length=length, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, height=height, thickness=thickness, orient=orient ) children(); } // Section: Square Threading // Module: square_threaded_rod() // Synopsis: Creates a square-threaded rod. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: square_threaded_nut() // Usage: // square_threaded_rod(d, l|length, pitch, [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a square profile threaded screw rod. The greatest advantage of square threads is // that they have the least friction and a much higher intrinsic efficiency than trapezoidal threads. // They produce no radial load on the nut. However, square threads cannot carry as much load as trapezoidal threads. // Arguments: // d = Outer diameter of threaded rod. // l / length / h / height = Length of threaded rod. // pitch = Thread spacing. // --- // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default = 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the thread ends. Default: false // bevel1 = if true bevel the bottom end. // bevel2 = if true bevel the top end. // internal = If true, this is a mask for making internal threads. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // d1 = Bottom outside diameter of threads. // d2 = Top outside diameter of threads. // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2D): // projection(cut=true) // square_threaded_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=2, orient=BACK); // Examples(Med): // square_threaded_rod(d=10, l=20, pitch=2, starts=2, $fn=32); function square_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, starts=1, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("square_threaded_rod"); module square_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2, starts=1, internal=false, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { trapezoidal_threaded_rod( d=d, l=l, pitch=pitch, thread_angle=0.1, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, starts=starts, internal=internal, length=length, height=height, h=h, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, d1=d1, d2=d2, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, orient=orient ) children(); } // Module: square_threaded_nut() // Synopsis: Creates a square-threaded nut. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: square_threaded_rod() // Usage: // square_threaded_nut(nutwidth, id, h|height|thickness, pitch, ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a hexagonal or square nut for a square profile threaded screw rod. // Arguments: // nutwidth = diameter of the nut. // id = diameter of threaded rod to screw onto. // h / height / l / length / thickness = height/thickness of nut. // pitch = Length between threads. // --- // shape = specifies shape of nut, either "hex" or "square". Default: "hex" // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default = 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the outside of the nut. Default: true for hex nuts, false for square nuts // bevel1 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut bottom. // bevel2 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut top. // bevang = set the angle for the outside nut bevel. Default: 30 // ibevel = if true, bevel the inside (the hole). Default: true // ibevel1 = if true bevel the inside, bottom end. // ibevel2 = if true bevel the inside, top end. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Examples(Med): // square_threaded_nut(nutwidth=16, id=10, h=10, pitch=2, starts=2, $slop=0.1, $fn=32); function square_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel,ibevel1,ibevel2, height,thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", starts=1, anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("square_threaded_nut"); module square_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, left_handed=false, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel,ibevel1,ibevel2, height,thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", starts=1, anchor, spin, orient ) { assert(is_num(pitch) && pitch>=0) trapezoidal_threaded_nut( nutwidth=nutwidth, id=id, h=h, pitch=pitch, thread_angle=0, left_handed=left_handed, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, bevang=bevang, ibevel=ibevel, ibevel1=ibevel1, ibevel2=ibevel2, height=height,thickness=thickness, starts=starts, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, l=l,length=length, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, orient=orient ) children(); } // Section: Ball Screws // Module: ball_screw_rod() // Synopsis: Creates a ball screw rod. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // Usage: // ball_screw_rod(d, l|length, pitch, [ball_diam], [ball_arc], [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a ball screw rod. This type of rod is used with ball bearings. // Arguments: // d = Outer diameter of threaded rod. // l / length / h / height = Length of threaded rod. // pitch = Thread spacing. Also, the diameter of the ball bearings used. // ball_diam = The diameter of the ball bearings to use with this ball screw. // ball_arc = The arc portion that should touch the ball bearings. Default: 120 degrees. // --- // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default = 1 // bevel = if true, bevel the thread ends. Default: false // bevel1 = if true bevel the bottom end. // bevel2 = if true bevel the top end. // internal = If true, make this a mask for making internal threads. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2D): Thread Profile, ball_diam=4, ball_arc=100 // projection(cut=true) ball_screw_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=5, ball_diam=4, ball_arc=100, orient=BACK, $fn=24, blunt_start=false); // Example(2D): Thread Profile, ball_diam=4, ball_arc=120 // projection(cut=true) ball_screw_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=5, ball_diam=4, ball_arc=120, orient=BACK, $fn=24, blunt_start=false); // Example(2D): Thread Profile, ball_diam=3, ball_arc=120 // projection(cut=true) ball_screw_rod(d=10, l=15, pitch=5, ball_diam=3, ball_arc=120, orient=BACK, $fn=24, blunt_start=false); // Examples(Med): // ball_screw_rod(d=15, l=20, pitch=8, ball_diam=5, ball_arc=120, $fa=1, $fs=0.5, blunt_start=false); // ball_screw_rod(d=15, l=20, pitch=5, ball_diam=4, ball_arc=120, $fa=1, $fs=0.5, blunt_start=false); // ball_screw_rod(d=15, l=20, pitch=5, ball_diam=4, ball_arc=120, left_handed=true, $fa=1, $fs=0.5, blunt_start=false); function ball_screw_rod( d, l, pitch, ball_diam=5, ball_arc=100, starts=1, left_handed=false, internal=false, length, h, height, bevel, bevel1, bevel2, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("ball_screw_rod"); module ball_screw_rod( d, l, pitch, ball_diam=5, ball_arc=100, starts=1, left_handed=false, internal=false, length, h, height, bevel, bevel1, bevel2, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { n = max(3,ceil(segs(ball_diam/2)*ball_arc/2/360)); depth = ball_diam * (1-cos(ball_arc/2))/2; cpy = ball_diam/2/pitch*cos(ball_arc/2); profile = [ each arc(n=n, d=ball_diam/pitch, cp=[-0.5,cpy], start=270, angle=ball_arc/2), each arc(n=n, d=ball_diam/pitch, cp=[+0.5,cpy], start=270-ball_arc/2, angle=ball_arc/2) ]; generic_threaded_rod( d=d, l=l, pitch=pitch, profile=profile, left_handed=left_handed, starts=starts, bevel=bevel,bevel1=bevel1,bevel2=bevel2, internal=internal, length=length, height=height, h=h, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2, anchor=anchor, spin=spin, orient=orient ) children(); } // Section: Generic Threading // Module: generic_threaded_rod() // Synopsis: Creates a generic threaded rod. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: generic_threaded_nut() // Usage: // generic_threaded_rod(d, l|length, pitch, profile, [internal=], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a generic threaded rod using an arbitrary thread profile that you supply. The rod can be tapered // (e.g. for pipe threads). For specific thread types use other modules that supply the appropriate profile. // . // You give the profile as a 2D path that will be scaled by the pitch to produce the final thread shape. The profile // X values must be between -1/2 and 1/2. The Y=0 point will align with the specified rod diameter, so generally you // want a Y value of zero at the peak (which makes your specified diameter the outer diameter of the threads). The // value in the valleys of the thread should then be `-depth/pitch` due to the scaling by the thread pitch. The first // and last points should generally have the same Y value, but it is not necessary to give values at X=1/2 or X=-1/2 // if unless the Y values differ from the interior points in the profile. Generally you should center the profile // horizontally in the interval [-1/2, 1/2]. // . // If internal is true then produce a thread mask to difference from an object. When internal is true the rod // diameter is enlarged to correct for the polygonal nature of circles to ensure that the internal diameter is the // specified size. The diameter is also increased by `4 * $slop` to create clearance for threading by allowing a `2 * // $slop` gap on each side. If bevel is set to true and internal is false then the ends of the rod will be beveled. // When bevel is true and internal is true the ends of the rod will be filled in so that the rod mask will create a // bevel when subtracted from an object. The bevel is at 45 deg and is the depth of the threads. // . // Blunt start threading, which is the default, specifies that the thread ends abruptly at its full width instead of // running off the end of the shaft and leaving a sharp edged partial thread at the end of the screw. This makes // screws easier to start and prevents cross threading. Blunt start threads should always be superior, and they are // faster to model, but if you really need standard threads that run off the end you can set `blunt_start=false`. // Arguments: // d = Outer diameter of threaded rod. // l / length / h / height = Length of threaded rod. // pitch = Thread spacing. // profile = A 2D path giving the shape of a thread // --- // left_handed = If true, create left-handed threads. Default: false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default: 1 // internal = If true, make this a mask for making internal threads. Default: false // d1 = Bottom outside diameter of threads. // d2 = Top outside diameter of threads. // bevel = set to true to bevel both ends, a number to specify a bevel size, false for no bevel, and "reverse" for an inverted bevel // bevel1 = set bevel for bottom end. // bevel2 = set bevel for top end. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. // Example(2DMed): Example Tooth Profile // pitch = 2; // depth = pitch * cos(30) * 5/8; // profile = [ // [-7/16, -depth/pitch*1.07], // [-6/16, -depth/pitch], // [-1/16, 0], // [ 1/16, 0], // [ 6/16, -depth/pitch], // [ 7/16, -depth/pitch*1.07] // ]; // stroke(profile, width=0.02); // Example: // pitch = 2; // depth = pitch * cos(30) * 5/8; // profile = [ // [-7/16, -depth/pitch*1.07], // [-6/16, -depth/pitch], // [-1/16, 0], // [ 1/16, 0], // [ 6/16, -depth/pitch], // [ 7/16, -depth/pitch*1.07] // ]; // generic_threaded_rod(d=10, l=40, pitch=2, profile=profile); function generic_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, profile, left_handed=false, internal=false, bevel, bevel1, bevel2, starts=1, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("generic_threaded_rod"); module generic_threaded_rod( d, l, pitch, profile, left_handed=false, internal=false, bevel, bevel1, bevel2, starts=1, d1, d2, length, h, height, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { len = one_defined([l,length,h,height],"l,length,h,height"); bevel1 = first_defined([bevel1,bevel]); bevel2 = first_defined([bevel2,bevel]); blunt_start1 = first_defined([blunt_start1, blunt_start, true]); blunt_start2 = first_defined([blunt_start2, blunt_start, true]); r1 = get_radius(d1=d1, d=d); r2 = get_radius(d1=d2, d=d); lead_in1 = first_defined([lead_in1, lead_in]); lead_in2 = first_defined([lead_in2, lead_in]); lead_in_func = is_func(lead_in_shape) ? lead_in_shape : assert(is_string(lead_in_shape),"lead_in_shape must be a function or string") let(ind = search([lead_in_shape], _lead_in_table,0)[0]) assert(ind!=[],str("Unknown lead_in_shape, \"",lead_in_shape,"\"")) _lead_in_table[ind[0]][1]; dummy0 = assert(all_positive([pitch]),"Thread pitch must be a positive value") assert(all_positive([len]),"Length must be a postive value") assert(is_path(profile),"Profile must be a path") assert(is_bool(blunt_start1), "blunt_start1/blunt_start must be boolean") assert(is_bool(blunt_start2), "blunt_start2/blunt_start must be boolean") assert(is_bool(left_handed)) assert(all_positive([r1,r2]), "Must give d or both d1 and d2 as positive values") assert(is_undef(bevel1) || is_num(bevel1) || is_bool(bevel1) || bevel1=="reverse", "bevel1/bevel must be a number, boolean or \"reverse\"") assert(is_undef(bevel2) || is_num(bevel2) || is_bool(bevel2) || bevel2=="reverse", "bevel2/bevel must be a number, boolean or \"reverse\""); sides = quantup(segs(max(r1,r2)), starts); rsc = internal? (1/cos(180/sides)) : 1; // Internal radius adjusted for faceting islop = internal? 2*get_slop() : 0; r1adj = r1 * rsc + islop; r2adj = r2 * rsc + islop; extreme = internal? max(column(profile,1)) : min(column(profile,1)); profile = !internal ? profile : let( maxidx = [for(i=idx(profile)) if (profile[i].y==extreme) i], cutpt = len(maxidx)==1 ? profile(maxidx[0]).x : mean([profile[maxidx[0]].x, profile[maxidx[1]].x]) ) [ for(entry=profile) if (entry.x>=cutpt) [entry.x-cutpt-1/2,entry.y], for(entry=profile) if (entry.x0 ? max(end_len1_base, abs(bevel_size1)) : end_len1_base; end_len2 = abs(bevel_size2)>0 ? max(end_len2_base, abs(bevel_size2)) : end_len2_base; // length to create below/above z=0, with an extra revolution in non-blunt-start case so // the threads can continue to the specified length and we can clip off the blunt start len1 = -len/2 - (blunt_start1?0:pitch); len2 = len/2 + (blunt_start2?0:pitch); // Thread turns below and above z=0, with extra to ensure we go beyond the length needed turns1 = len1/pitch-1; turns2 = len2/pitch+1; dir = left_handed? -1 : 1; dummy2= assert(abs(bevel_size1)+abs(bevel_size2)0, "bevel1 is too large to fit screw diameter") assert(r2adj+extreme*pitch-bevel_size2>0, "bevel2 is too large to fit screw diameter"); margin1 = profile[0].y==extreme ? profile[0].x : -1/2; margin2 = last(profile).y==extreme? last(profile).x : 1/2; lead_in_default = pmax-profmin;//2*pitch; // 0*360/10;// /4/32*360; higlen_default;//0*4/32*360; //2/32*360;//360*max(pitch/2, pmax-depth)/(2*PI*r2adj); // lead_in length needs to be quantized to match the samples lead_in_ang1 = !blunt_start1? 0 : let( user_ang = first_defined([lead_in_ang1,lead_in_ang]) ) assert(is_undef(user_ang) || is_undef(lead_in1), "Cannot define lead_in/lead_in1 by both length and angle") quantup( is_def(user_ang) ? user_ang : default(lead_in1, lead_in_default)*360/(2*PI*r1adj) , 360/sides); lead_in_ang2 = !blunt_start2? 0 : let( user_ang = first_defined([lead_in_ang2,lead_in_ang]) ) assert(is_undef(user_ang) || is_undef(lead_in2), "Cannot define lead_in/lead_in2 by both length and angle") quantup( is_def(user_ang) ? user_ang : default(lead_in2, lead_in_default)*360/(2*PI*r2adj) , 360/sides); // cut_ang also need to be quantized, but the comparison is offset by 36*turns1/starts, so we need to pull that factor out // of the quantization. (The loop over angle starts at 360*turns1/starts, not at a multiple of 360/sides.) // cut_ang1 = 360 * (len1/pitch-margin1+end_len1/pitch) / starts + lead_in_ang1; // cut_ang2 = 360 * (len2/pitch-margin2-end_len2/pitch) / starts - lead_in_ang2; cut_ang1 = quantup(360 * (len1/pitch-margin1+end_len1/pitch) / starts + lead_in_ang1-360*turns1/starts,360/sides)+360*turns1/starts; cut_ang2 = quantdn(360 * (len2/pitch-margin2-end_len2/pitch) / starts - lead_in_ang2-360*turns1/starts,360/sides)+360*turns1/starts; dummy1 = assert(cut_ang10 && r2adj+profmin>0, "Screw profile deeper than rod radius"); map_threads = right((r1adj + r2adj) / 2) // Shift profile out to thread radius * affine3d_skew(sxz=(r2adj-r1adj)/len) // Skew correction for tapered threads * frame_map(x=[0,0,1], y=[1,0,0]) // Map profile to 3d, parallel to z axis * scale(pitch); // scale profile by pitch start_steps = sides / starts; // This is the location for clipping the polyhedron, below the bevel, if one is present, or at length otherwise // Clipping is done before scaling to pitch, so we need to divide by the pitch rod_clip1 = (len1+abs(bevel_size1))/pitch; rod_clip2 = (len2-abs(bevel_size2))/pitch; prof3d=path3d(profile,1); thread_verts = [ // Outer loop constructs a vertical column of the screw at each angle // covering 360/starts degrees of the cylinder. for (step = [0:1:start_steps]) let( ang = 360 * step/sides, dz = step / start_steps, // z offset for threads at this angle rot_prof = zrot(ang*dir)*map_threads, // Rotate profile to correct angular location full_profile = [ // profile for the entire rod for (turns = [turns1:1:turns2]) let( tang = turns/starts * 360 + ang, // EPSILON offset prevents funny looking extensions of the thread from its very tip // by forcing values near the tip to evaluate as less than zero = beyond the tip end hsc = tang < cut_ang1 ? lead_in_func(-EPSILON+1-(cut_ang1-tang)/lead_in_ang1,PI*2*r1adj*lead_in_ang1/360 ) : tang > cut_ang2 ? lead_in_func(-EPSILON+1-(tang-cut_ang2)/lead_in_ang2,PI*2*r2adj*lead_in_ang2/360 ) : [1,1], shift_and_scale = [[hsc.x, 0], [0,hsc.y], [dz+turns,(1-hsc.y)*extreme]] ) // This is equivalent to apply(right(dz+turns)*higscale, profile) // // The right movement finds the position of the thread along // what will be the z axis after the profile is mapped to 3d, // and higscale creates a taper and the end of the threads. each prof3d*shift_and_scale ], // Clip profile at the ends of the rod and add a z coordinate full_profile_clipped = [ for(pts=full_profile) [max(rod_clip1,min(rod_clip2,pts.x)), pts.y, 0] ] ) [ [0,0,len1], //if (true) apply(rot_prof, [len1/pitch,extreme+2/pitch ,0]), if (bevel_size1) apply(rot_prof, [len1/pitch,extreme-bevel_size1/pitch ,0]), each apply(rot_prof, full_profile_clipped), if (bevel_size2) apply(rot_prof, [len2/pitch,extreme-bevel_size2/pitch ,0]), //if (true) apply(rot_prof, [len2/pitch,extreme+2/pitch ,0]), [0, 0, len2] ] ]; style=internal?"concave":"convex"; thread_vnf = vnf_join([ for (i=[0:1:starts-1]) zrot(i*360/starts, p=vnf_vertex_array(thread_verts, reverse=left_handed, style=style,col_wrap=false)), ]); slope = (r1adj-r2adj)/len; dummy3 = assert(r1adj+pmax-clip_bev1>0, "bevel1 is too large to fit screw diameter") assert(r2adj+pmax-clip_bev2>0, "bevel2 is too large to fit screw diameter") assert(abs(clip_bev1)+abs(clip_bev2)0) rotate_extrude() polygon([[ 0,-len/2], [r1adj+pmax-clip_bev1 ,-len/2], [r1adj+pmax-slope*clip_bev1,-len/2+clip_bev1], [ rmax+1,-len/2+clip_bev1], [ rmax+1, len1-1], [ 0, len1-1]]); if (clip_bev2>0) rotate_extrude() polygon([[ 0, len/2], [r2adj+pmax-clip_bev2 , len/2], [r2adj+pmax+slope*clip_bev2, len/2-clip_bev2], [ rmax+1, len/2-clip_bev2], [ rmax+1, len2+1], [ 0, len2+1]]); if (!blunt_start1 && clip_bev1<=0) down(len/2) cuboid([2*rmax+1,2*rmax+1, -len1+1], anchor=TOP); if (!blunt_start2 && clip_bev2<=0) up(len/2) cuboid([2*rmax+1,2*rmax+1, len2+1], anchor=BOTTOM); } // Add bevel for internal thread mask if (clip_bev1<0) down(len/2+.001)cyl(l=-clip_bev1, r2=r1adj+profmin, r1=r1adj+profmin+slope*clip_bev1-clip_bev1,anchor=BOTTOM); if (clip_bev2<0) up(len/2+.001)cyl(l=-clip_bev2, r1=r2adj+profmin, r2=r2adj+profmin+slope*clip_bev1-clip_bev2,anchor=TOP); } children(); } } // Module: generic_threaded_nut() // Synopsis: Creates a generic threaded nut. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: generic_threaded_rod() // Usage: // generic_threaded_nut(nutwidth, id, h|height|thickness, pitch, profile, [$slop], ...) [ATTACHMENTS]; // Description: // Constructs a hexagonal or square nut for an generic threaded rod using a user-supplied thread profile. // See {{generic_threaded_rod()}} for details on the profile specification. // Arguments: // nutwidth = outer dimension of nut from flat to flat. // id = diameter of threaded rod to screw onto. // h / height / thickness = height/thickness of nut. // pitch = Thread spacing. // profile = Thread profile. // --- // shape = specifies shape of nut, either "hex" or "square". Default: "hex" // left_handed = if true, create left-handed threads. Default = false // starts = The number of lead starts. Default = 1 // id1 = inner diameter at the bottom // id2 = inner diameter at the top // bevel = if true, bevel the outside of the nut. Default: true for hex nuts, false for square nuts // bevel1 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut bottom. // bevel2 = if true, bevel the outside of the nut top. // bevang = set the angle for the outside nut bevel. Default: 30 // ibevel = if true, bevel the inside (the hole). Default: true // ibevel1 = if true bevel the inside, bottom end. // ibevel2 = if true bevel the inside, top end. // blunt_start = If true apply truncated blunt start threads at both ends. Default: true // blunt_start1 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads bottom end. // blunt_start2 = If true apply truncated blunt start threads top end. // end_len = Specify the unthreaded length at the end after blunt start threads. Default: 0 // end_len1 = Specify unthreaded length at the bottom // end_len2 = Specify unthreaded length at the top // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // $slop = The printer-specific slop value, which adds clearance (`4*$slop`) to internal threads. function generic_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, profile, shape="hex", left_handed=false, starts=1, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel, ibevel1, ibevel2, id1,id2, height, thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("generic_threaded_nut"); module generic_threaded_nut( nutwidth, id, h, pitch, profile, shape="hex", left_handed=false, starts=1, bevel,bevel1,bevel2,bevang=30, ibevel, ibevel1, ibevel2, id1,id2, height, thickness, length, l, blunt_start, blunt_start1, blunt_start2, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, end_len, end_len1, end_len2, lead_in_shape="default", anchor, spin, orient ) { extra = 0.01; id1 = first_defined([id1,id]); id2 = first_defined([id2,id]); h = one_defined([h,height,thickness,l,length],"h,height,thickness,l,length"); dummyA = assert(is_num(pitch) && pitch>=0, "pitch must be a nonnegative number") assert(is_num(h) && h>0, "height/thickness must be a positive number") assert(in_list(shape,["square","hex"]), "shape must be \"hex\" or \"square\"") assert(all_positive([id1,id2]), "Inner diameter(s) of nut must be positive number(s)"); slope = (id2-id1)/h; full_id1 = id1-slope*extra/2; full_id2 = id2+slope*extra/2; ibevel1 = first_defined([ibevel1,ibevel,true]); ibevel2 = first_defined([ibevel2,ibevel,true]); bevel1 = first_defined([bevel1,bevel,shape=="hex"?true:false]); bevel2 = first_defined([bevel2,bevel,shape=="hex"?true:false]); depth = -pitch*min(column(profile,1)); IBEV=0.05; vnf = linear_sweep(hexagon(id=nutwidth), height=h, center=true); attachable(anchor,spin,orient, size=shape=="square" ? [nutwidth,nutwidth,h] : undef, vnf=shape=="hex" ? vnf : undef) { difference() { _nutshape(nutwidth,h, shape,bevel1,bevel2); if (pitch==0) cyl(l=h+extra, d1=full_id1+4*get_slop(), d2=full_id2+4*get_slop(), chamfer1=ibevel1?-IBEV*full_id1:undef, chamfer2=ibevel2?-IBEV*full_id2:undef); else generic_threaded_rod( d1=full_id1,d2=full_id2, l=h+extra, pitch=pitch, profile=profile, left_handed=left_handed, starts=starts, internal=true, bevel1=ibevel1,bevel2=ibevel2, blunt_start=blunt_start, blunt_start1=blunt_start1, blunt_start2=blunt_start2, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, end_len=end_len, end_len1=end_len1, end_len2=end_len2 ); } children(); } } module _nutshape(nutwidth, h, shape, bevel1, bevel2) { bevel_d=0.9; intersection(){ if (shape=="hex") cyl(d=nutwidth, circum=true, $fn=6, l=h, chamfer1=bevel1?0:nutwidth*.01, chamfer2=bevel2?0:nutwidth*.01); //vnf_polyhedron(vnf); else cuboid([nutwidth,nutwidth,h],chamfer=nutwidth*.01, except=[if (bevel1) BOT, if(bevel2) TOP]); fn = quantup(segs(r=nutwidth/2),shape=="hex"?6:4); d = shape=="hex" ? 2*nutwidth/sqrt(3) : sqrt(2)*nutwidth; chamfsize = (d-nutwidth)/2/bevel_d; cyl(d=d*.99,h=h+.01,realign=true,circum=true,$fn=fn,chamfer1=bevel1?chamfsize:0,chamfer2=bevel2?chamfsize:0,chamfang=30); } } // Module: thread_helix() // Synopsis: Creates a thread helix to add to a cylinder. // SynTags: Geom // Topics: Threading, Screws // See Also: generic_threaded_rod() // Usage: // thread_helix(d, pitch, [thread_depth], [flank_angle], [turns], [profile=], [left_handed=], [higbee=], [internal=]); // Description: // Creates a right-handed helical thread with optional end tapering. Unlike // {{generic_threaded_rod()}, this module just generates the thread, and you specify the total // angle of threading that you want, which makes it easy to put complete threads onto a longer // shaft. It also optionally makes a finely divided taper at the thread ends. However, it takes // 2-3 times as long to render compared to {{generic_threaded_rod()}}. This module was designed // to handle threads found in plastic and glass bottles. // . // You can specify a thread_depth and flank_angle, in which case you get a symmetric trapezoidal // thread, whose inner diameter (the base of the threads for external threading) is d (so the // total diameter will be d + thread_depth). This differs from the threaded_rod modules, where // the specified diameter is the outer diameter. Alternatively you can give a profile, following // the same rules as for general_threaded_rod. The Y=0 point will align with the specified // diameter, and the profile should range in X from -1/2 to 1/2. You cannot specify both the // profile and the thread_depth or flank_angle. // . // Unlike {{generic_threaded_rod()}, when internal=true this module generates the threads, not a thread mask. // The profile needs to be inverted to produce the proper thread form. If you use the built-in trapezoidal // thread you get the inverted thread, designed so that the inner diameter is d. If you supply a custom profile // you must invert it yourself to get internal threads. With adequate clearance // this thread will mate with the thread that uses the same parameters but has internal=false. Note that // unlike the threaded_rod modules, thread_helix does not adjust the diameter for faceting, nor does it // subtract any $slop for clearance. // . // The taper options specify tapering at of the threads at each end, and is given as the linear distance // over which to taper. If taper is positive the threads are lengthened by the specified distance; if taper // is negative, the taper is included in the thread length specified by `turns`. Tapering works on both internal and external threads. // Arguments: // d = Inside base diameter of threads. Default: 10 // pitch = Distance between threads. Default: 2 // --- // thread_depth = Depth of threads from top to bottom. // flank_angle = Angle of thread faces to plane perpendicular to screw. Default: 15 degrees. // turns = Number of revolutions to rotate thread around. // thread_angle = Angle between two thread faces. // profile = If an asymmetrical thread profile is needed, it can be specified here. // starts = The number of thread starts. Default: 1 // left_handed = If true, thread has a left-handed winding. // internal = if true make internal threads. The only effect this has is to change how the threads taper if tapering is selected. When true, threads taper towards the outside; when false, they taper towards the inside. Default: false // d1 = Bottom inside base diameter of threads. // d2 = Top inside base diameter of threads. // thread_angle = Angle between // lead_in = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in1 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in2 = Specify linear length of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang1 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the bottom with blunt start threads // lead_in_ang2 = Specify angular length in degrees of the lead in section of the threading at the top with blunt start threads // lead_in_shape = Specify the shape of the thread lead in by giving a text string or function. Default: "default" // lead_in_sample = Factor to increase sample rate in the lead-in section. Default: 10 // anchor = Translate so anchor point is at origin (0,0,0). See [anchor](attachments.scad#subsection-anchor). Default: `CENTER` // spin = Rotate this many degrees around the Z axis after anchor. See [spin](attachments.scad#subsection-spin). Default: `0` // orient = Vector to rotate top towards, after spin. See [orient](attachments.scad#subsection-orient). Default: `UP` // Figure(2D,Med,NoAxes): // pa_delta = tan(15)/4; // rr1 = -1/2; // z1 = 1/4-pa_delta; // z2 = 1/4+pa_delta; // profile = [ // [-z2, rr1], // [-z1, 0], // [ z1, 0], // [ z2, rr1], // ]; // fullprofile = 50*left(1/2,p=concat(profile, right(1, p=profile))); // stroke(fullprofile,width=1); // dir = fullprofile[2]-fullprofile[3]; // dir2 = fullprofile[5]-fullprofile[4]; // curve = arc(15,angle=[75,87],r=40 /*67.5*/); // avgpt = mean([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2]); // color("red"){ // stroke([fullprofile[4]+[0,1], fullprofile[4]+[0,37]], width=1); // stroke([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2], width=1); // stroke(move(-curve[0]+avgpt,p=curve), width=0.71,endcaps="arrow2"); // right(14)back(19)text("flank",size=4,halign="center"); // right(14)back(14)text("angle",size=4,halign="center"); // } // pa_delta = tan(15)/4; // rr1 = -1/2; // z1 = 1/4-pa_delta; // z2 = 1/4+pa_delta; // profile = [ // [-z2, rr1], // [-z1, 0], // [ z1, 0], // [ z2, rr1], // ]; // fullprofile = 50*left(1/2,p=concat(profile, right(1, p=profile))); // stroke(fullprofile,width=1); // dir = fullprofile[2]-fullprofile[3]; // dir2 = fullprofile[5]-fullprofile[4]; // curve = arc(32,angle=[75,105],r=67.5); // avgpt = mean([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2]); // color("red"){ // stroke([fullprofile[2]+.1*dir, fullprofile[2]+.4*dir], width=1); // stroke([fullprofile[5]+.1*dir2, fullprofile[5]+.4*dir2], width=1); // stroke(move(-curve[0]+avgpt,p=curve), width=1,endcaps="arrow2"); // back(10)text("thread",size=4,halign="center"); // back(3)text("angle",size=4,halign="center"); // } // Example(2DMed): Typical Tooth Profile // pitch = 2; // depth = pitch * cos(30) * 5/8; // profile = [ // [-6/16, 0 ], // [-1/16, depth/pitch ], // [ 1/16, depth/pitch ], // [ 6/16, 0 ], // ]; // stroke(profile, width=0.02); // Examples: // thread_helix(d=10, pitch=2, thread_depth=0.75, flank_angle=15, turns=2.5, $fn=72); // thread_helix(d=10, pitch=2, thread_depth=0.75, flank_angle=15, turns=2.5, lead_in=1, $fn=72); // thread_helix(d=10, pitch=2, thread_depth=0.75, flank_angle=15, turns=2, lead_in=2, internal=true, $fn=72); // thread_helix(d=10, pitch=2, thread_depth=0.75, flank_angle=15, turns=1, left_handed=true, lead_in=1, $fn=36); function thread_helix( d, pitch, thread_depth, flank_angle, turns, profile, starts=1, left_handed=false, internal=false, d1, d2, thread_angle, lead_in_shape, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, lead_in_sample=10, anchor, spin, orient ) = no_function("thread_helix"); module thread_helix( d, pitch, thread_depth, flank_angle, turns, profile, starts=1, left_handed=false, internal=false, d1, d2, thread_angle, lead_in_shape, lead_in, lead_in1, lead_in2, lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2, lead_in_sample=10, anchor, spin, orient ) { a=echo(profile)echo(flank_angle)echo(thread_angle); dummy1=assert(num_defined([thread_angle,flank_angle])<=1, "Cannot define both flank angle and thread angle") assert(is_undef(profile) || !any_defined([thread_depth, flank_angle]), "Cannot give thread_depth or flank_angle with a profile") assert(all_positive([turns]), "The turns parameter must be a positive number") assert(all_positive(pitch), "pitch must be a positive number") assert(num_defined([flank_angle,thread_angle])<=1, "Cannot give both thread_angle and flank_angle") assert(is_def(profile) || is_def(thread_depth), "If profile is not given, must give thread depth"); flank_angle = first_defined([flank_angle,u_mul(0.5,thread_angle),15]); h = pitch*starts*abs(turns); r1 = get_radius(d1=d1, d=d, dflt=10); r2 = get_radius(d1=d2, d=d, dflt=10); profile = is_def(profile) ? profile : let( tdp = thread_depth / pitch, dz = tdp * tan(flank_angle), cap = (1 - 2*dz)/2 ) assert(cap/2+dz<=0.5, "Invalid geometry: incompatible thread depth and thread_angle/flank_angle") internal? [ [-cap/2-dz, tdp], [-cap/2, 0 ], [+cap/2, 0 ], [+cap/2+dz, tdp], ] : [ [+cap/2+dz, 0 ], [+cap/2, tdp], [-cap/2, tdp], [-cap/2-dz, 0 ], ]; echo_matrix(profile); pline = mirror([-1,1], p = profile * pitch); dir = left_handed? -1 : 1; attachable(anchor,spin,orient, r1=r1, r2=r2, l=h) { union(){ zrot_copies(n=starts) spiral_sweep(pline, h=h, r1=r1, r2=r2, turns=turns*dir, internal=internal, lead_in_shape=lead_in_shape, lead_in=lead_in, lead_in1=lead_in1, lead_in2=lead_in2, lead_in_ang=lead_in_ang, lead_in_ang1=lead_in_ang1, lead_in_ang2=lead_in_ang2, lead_in_sample=lead_in_sample,anchor=CENTER); } children(); } } // Questions // Should nut modules take d1/d2 for tapered nuts? // // Need explanation of what exactly the diff is between threaded_rod and helix_threads. // // What about blunt_start for ball screws? // Should default bevel be capped at 1mm or 2mm or something like that? Including/especially inner bevel on nuts // vim: expandtab tabstop=4 shiftwidth=4 softtabstop=4 nowrap