Part IV: Creating and Using Libraries
- Set the standard to be used, such as ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
inch, ANSI metric, or ISO (International Organization for Standardization). - Select the type of screw. For example, a counterbored hole can accommodate a socket
head cap screw or a hex head screw, among others. - Select the size of the screw.
- Select the fit of the screw into the hole, such as normal, loose, or close.
- Select the end condition of the hole.
- Select options for clearance and countersinks or edge breaks.
Alternatively, you can use or assign a favorite. A favorite is a hole with settings that you
use frequently and want to save. I discuss these later in this chapter.
You can use Custom Sizing when you need a hole with non-standard dimensions.
- Locate the center of the hole or holes. You can place multiple holes in a single Hole
Wizard feature, even on different faces and curved faces. I address the specifics of this
step later in this chapter. - Click OK to accept the type, size, and placement of the hole. Figure 17.1 shows the
Hole Wizard PropertyManager interface.
FIGURE 17.1
The Hole Wizard PropertyManager interfaceAnatomy of a Hole Wizard hole
Hole Wizard holes are made of two sketches: a center placement sketch and a revolved cut profile.
Figure 17.2 shows a simple part with an expanded Hole Wizard feature. Notice that the feature is
named for the size and type of the hole.