Notice that the hole found in the screenshot below was created using an extrude cut feature. Program a tapped hole with a simple extrude cut If that’s what you intend, select that option, otherwise leave it blank so that SOLIDWORKS CAM can search the entire TechDB for the appropriate tap and a drill for the minor diameter. Tip: If you set your Toolcrib to “Use toolcrib tools only”, SOLIDWORKS CAM will not search outside of the specified Toolcrib to grab the correct tap cutter and drill for the minor diameter. Choose “Extract Machineable Features” from the SOLIDWORKS CAM tab.Click the green check to complete the command.The Hole Wizard tool is still active: choose “Smart Dimensions” to place dimensions on the center point of the new holes to position them.Hit “Escape” on your keyboard to stop adding holes.Click to place a hole or multiple holes.Choose a face to place the tapped hole on.Once the hole specifications are selected, choose the “Positions” tab at the top of the Hole Wizard property manager.Make sure the “With Thread Callout” option is checked otherwise the tap program in SOLIDWORKS CAM will not function.Scroll down to the bottom of the Hole Wizard Property Manager to make sure “Cosmetic Thread” is selected.Select all of the specifications needed for the tapped hole (e.g., size and end condition).Click “Hole Wizard” on the Features tab in the Command Manager.
How to program a tapped hole with the SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard
For best results with SOLIDWORKS CAM, users must have an understanding of their machines, machining parameters, and machining concepts. Note: The following tutorial is for learning purposes only. In this blog, I’ll cover both of those methods.
A frequent question I receive from CAM users is “how do I create a toolpath for a threaded hole in SOLIDWORKS CAM?” There are two methods to accomplish the programming of a threaded hole in SOLIDWORKS CAM: starting with the hold wizard or starting with a simple extrude cut. SOLIDWORKS CAM is an add-on to SOLIDWORKS CAD that is packed with a variety of features from 2.5 axis milling to 2 axis turning.
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