Thread Table

in eCam is available also a thread database for the most used thread tables.

This mean you don't need to search diameter or pitch values to create machining operation.

Just select the desired thread item from a list to compile all the necessary data.

To open thread table dialog , from menu click EDIT and then THREAD TABLE

Add custom data

This database can be expanded with custom data.

Open the thread table dialog.

• Select the desidered thread family ( category)
• Insert the new values in the last row of the table.

To find reliable thread information , search directly from tool builder website. There you can find more information about everything . Suggested pass count,thread depth and angle , predrill and some useful tips about thread machining.

Edit Pitch

To edit pitch value , simply click on [Pitch Details]

Is possible to edit :

• External Thread Height
• External Passes Count
• Internal Thread Height
• Internal Passes Count

Edit Category

Also the thread category are editable.

Is possible to edit :

• Description
• UniqueId
• Select between TPI and Pitch values
• If is tapered or not
• Taper Angle

This information will be used in code generation.

If you want to hide the a category, check the "HIDE THIS CATEGORY FROM DROPDOWN THREAD LIST" field.