All we need to know is what thread should be applied and ensure this is annotated on the 2D drawing. As the thread is defined by the tap tool, there is no need to model the thread. The process for adding these holes during manufacture is to drill the tap holes first and then add the thread using a tap. Let’s take the example of a plate with a number of tapped holes. Because cosmetic threads are annotations and do not add model geometry, they are lightweight and do not add rebuild time to the model.Ĭosmetic threads can be added in two ways, automatically as part of a hole wizard or hole series feature, or as an annotation. They describe the attributes of a hole or an external thread so modelling of the thread is not required. What are the differences?Ĭosmetic threads are annotations. Deciding which of these methods is most suitable for your application is the first decision to make.

There are two main types of thread that can be applied in SolidWorks, cosmetic threads, and model geometry threads. This article discusses how to apply threads in Solidworks and how to choose which method to use.

Before applying threads in SolidWorks, it is important to understand the methods of adding threads, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Threads in solidworks