How Do You Callout a Thread in SolidWorks Drawing?

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to callout a thread in SolidWorks Drawing using various techniques. Calling out a thread is an essential part of technical drawings, as it provides important information about the thread size and type. Let’s dive into the different methods of creating thread callouts in SolidWorks Drawing.

Method 1: Using the Hole Callout Tool

The first method involves using the Hole Callout tool, which automatically generates callouts for various types of holes, including threaded holes. Follow the steps below:

  1. Create a drawing: Start by creating a new drawing in SolidWorks and insert the desired view of your part or assembly.
  2. Place a hole callout: Go to the Annotations tab and click on the Hole Callout tool. Select the threaded hole you want to call out.
  3. Edit hole callout properties: In the PropertyManager window, you can customize various options such as thread type, size, and display format.
  4. Place the callout: Click on a location on your drawing to place the callout at that point. You can also drag it to reposition it if necessary.

This method is quick and simple, especially when dealing with standard threaded holes. However, it may not be suitable for complex threads or non-standard sizes. In such cases, we can use another approach.

Method 2: Creating Custom Thread Callouts

If you need more control over your thread callouts or want to create custom ones from scratch, you can follow this method:

  1. Create a note: Start by creating a new note in SolidWorks Drawing by clicking on the Note tool in the Annotations tab.
  2. Format the text: Type in the desired thread information, such as thread type, size, and pitch. Use HTML styling elements like for bold and for underline to highlight important details.
  3. Add leaders: Use the Leader tool to add leader lines connecting your note to the threaded hole.
  4. Position and align: Drag and position your note and leader lines to align them properly with the threaded hole.

This method provides greater flexibility when dealing with non-standard threads or when you want more control over the appearance of your callouts. It allows you to incorporate HTML styling elements to make your callouts visually engaging and organized.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored two methods for calling out threads in SolidWorks Drawing. The first method involved using the Hole Callout tool, which is quick and easy but may be limited in certain situations.

The second method allowed us to create custom thread callouts by using notes and leaders, providing greater control over the appearance of our callouts. Remember to use HTML styling elements like , ,

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  • to enhance the visual presentation of your callouts.

    With these techniques at your disposal, you can efficiently create accurate and informative thread callouts in SolidWorks Drawing. Happy designing!