How to model threads in SolidWorks for 3D Printing (Full Tutorial)
This video is a detailed tutorial that guides you through the full process of designing a model in SolidWorks with threads and how to print that model.
A shortened version of this tutorial can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0Q40mh3D8
Final Models are available on Thingiverse here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2975785
Anet A8: https://www.sainsmart.com/products/sainsmart-x-anet-a8-prusa-i3-diy-3d-printer
Key Points in this tutorial:
0:10 - Introduction to the model
0:59 - Main Box Design
3:38 - Initial Cap Design
6:49 - Cap Grip Design
10:54 - Cap Threads
20:03 - Cap with Larger Threads (for subtraction)
23:26 - Cap with Large Threads Subtracted from Main Box
26:27 - Thread Inspection in SolidWorks
27:30 - Slicing Models for 3D Printing
28:45 - Time Lapse of Models Printing
30:26 - Anet A8 Overview
30:58 - Final Wrap Up