Designing and Assembling Parts with Screw Threads and Gears - 3D Design for 3D Printing

Learn to design and assemble parts with screw threads and gears for 3D printing in this comprehensive tutorial. Explore the power of FeatureScript in Onshape to create custom tools for generating screw threads and spur gears. Discover how to measure threads, adjust clearances, and model a functional fidget toy. Master assembly techniques including fastened and revolute mates, as well as gear relations. Follow along to create a working mechanism, considering the specific requirements for 3D printing these intricate features. By the end, gain the skills to design, print, and assemble your own custom parts with complex geometries.

Syllabus

Introduction
What we are designing
Thread measurements
What is FeatureScript?
Finding, adding and updating FeatureScript tools
How to use Thread Creator
Adjusting clearance using the Rollback Bar and Move Face
How to use Spur gear
Modelling the fidget toy
Creating a working assembly
Fastened mate
Revolute mate
Gear relation
Printing and assembly of final object