# (Modeled) thread tool

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193>\
**Category:** Feature requests\
**Created:** [January 23, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193 "2025-01-23T12:54:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![Pencil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d26b3c/32.png) [@Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pencil)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2025, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/1 "2025-01-23T12:54:08Z")

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**The problem that this feature will solve:**  
It will save us/me a lot of headache and time creating threads. I just want to be able to select a cilindric shape, choose a format (m4,m5 etc etc) and also an option for custum dimensions and also be able to change the rotation and length—\> not only the thread length but also if you’d screw it how deep it will go.  
“Why do we need modeled threads” simple not only for 3d printing but also for industrial use. I need this tool to make accurate threaded designs without having to switch to solidworks.

**What can’t you achieve without this feature?**  
Easy and fast thread creations  
_Is this a workflow blocker for you? Is this why you can’t use Shapr3D for work? Is this slowing you down?_  
It is slowing me down and its already been 3 years and im still waiting so please this isnt some silly request but there are a lot of users asking for it. It doesnt have to be a 10/10 all in one tool u can add a simple thread tool for now and update and improve it over time

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**Author:** ![TheBum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@TheBum](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TheBum)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2025, 8:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/2 "2025-01-23T20:00:55Z")

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The typical workaround is to go to McMaster-Carr’s website and download STEP files for screws and nuts pertaining to the threads you need.

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**Author:** ![Pencil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d26b3c/32.png) [@Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pencil)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2025, 10:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/3 "2025-02-07T10:55:50Z")

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> [@TheBum](#):
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> McMaster-Carr’s

it costs money per model

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**Author:** ![Pencil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/d26b3c/32.png) [@Pencil](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Pencil)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2025, 10:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/4 "2025-02-07T10:58:42Z")

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nevermind its free

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**Author:** ![Edge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/0ea827/32.png) [@Edge](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Edge)\
**Post date:** [February 7, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/5 "2025-02-07T20:32:49Z")

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Thanks for this great tip. Also, now that we have folders, we can have a thread library for import into models!

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**Author:** ![Geoffree3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/geoffree3/32/9580_2.png) [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/6 "2025-02-09T23:07:48Z")

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> [@TheBum](#):
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> McMaster-Carr’s

Hi, I’ve looked at McMaster-Carr’s website (enormous!) and found threaded rod, but cannot find any STEP files. Can you point me in the right direction please. Thanks

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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/7 "2025-02-09T23:13:19Z")

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It’s usually in the dropdown.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/5/4/54ec8bc764668a2595784d9b34f1c575c1f99614.png)

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**Author:** ![Geoffree3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/geoffree3/32/9580_2.png) [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2025, 11:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/8 "2025-02-09T23:35:27Z")

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Many thanks, found the files. However, when I import (after removing the “.html”) I get:

 ![Screenshot 2025-02-09 at 23.32.26](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/e/8/e8e67e10c71f09f2b2c3cac3ab6d18fe625d7c0d.png)  
Tried SLDPRT and STEP

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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [February 9, 2025, 11:49pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/9 "2025-02-09T23:49:41Z")

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Try these I went and downloaded it, I’m on desktop it open ok.

[95245A166\_Grade B7 Medium-Strength Steel Threaded Rod.IGS](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/uploads/short-url/rghqYxhZ1FukPBIpfMIkzEHGlOk.IGS) (1.6 MB)  
[95245A166\_Grade B7 Medium-Strength Steel Threaded Rod.STEP](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/uploads/short-url/yqF6S20fPFyQoRhz0hFnxT05P69.STEP) (1.3 MB)

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**Author:** ![Geoffree3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/geoffree3/32/9580_2.png) [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/10 "2025-02-10T00:01:05Z")

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Yes, both of these I import OK. I tried to download again and this time it didn’t add .html on the filename, and imported. I don’t know what I did differently but seems OK now. Many thanks for your help.

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**Author:** ![Geoffree3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/geoffree3/32/9580_2.png) [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/11 "2025-02-10T00:11:29Z")

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Interestingly, I downloaded the 3D model for the Threaded Rods with Hex Nuts and although the threaded rod is modelled OK, the nuts do not have the thread! Simple to fix, by removing the ‘hole’ in the nut and then subtracting the threaded rod. I guess these models are just for external appearance.

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**Author:** ![SCALEMODEL](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@SCALEMODEL](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/SCALEMODEL)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/12 "2025-02-10T00:31:46Z")

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If you need custom threads, Freecad is a good option but no iPad, only desktop.

Fastner Workbench Addon.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/b/d/bd6cf8e385f458fca9c72ea047381b5058b62fb7.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![JST](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@JST](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JST)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 5:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/13 "2025-02-10T05:21:25Z")

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Recently, Safari only downloads html, even when I select the 3D-step file. It works with Chrome (I’m using an iPad).

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 6:13am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/14 "2025-02-10T06:13:31Z")

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I use Safari on both my iMac Pro and iPad Pro.  
I can download STEP files from McMaster on both devices.

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**Author:** ![Geoffree3](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/geoffree3/32/9580_2.png) [@Geoffree3](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Geoffree3)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 10:01am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/15 "2025-02-10T10:01:02Z")

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Yes, just discovered that it depends on which browser. On iMac Chrome works but Safari doesn’t. Opera work as expected too.

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**Author:** ![JST](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@JST](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JST)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 11:42am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/16 "2025-02-10T11:42:14Z")

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Since last november, I cant download with my M4 Ipad…maybe settings??

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**Author:** ![TigerMike](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tigermike/32/32650_2.png) [@TigerMike](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/TigerMike)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/17 "2025-02-10T15:40:45Z")

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Are you using the McMaster-Carr app?  
I’m not. I download directly from the McMaster website via Safari. No special settings.  
I too have an M4 iPad Pro.

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**Author:** ![JST](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@JST](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JST)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/18 "2025-02-10T16:57:50Z")

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Today morning try(8.04) to download with my phone , at first show error, but later fixed.  
At now nothing again…

 ![IMG_1821](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/4/7/472c95e0bfefddebecddc89c370beba744451529.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![JST](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/edb3f5/32.png) [@JST](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/JST)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/19 "2025-02-10T17:10:58Z")

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With Chrome, ok:

 ![IMG_1822](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/0/b/0b33aba381df30480abbaddb61cdbb7a19c70564.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Bob3DPO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7993a0/32.png) [@Bob3DPO](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Bob3DPO)\
**Post date:** [February 10, 2025, 9:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/modeled-thread-tool/36193/20 "2025-02-10T21:38:21Z")

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In Safari, check extensions and “manage extensions.” Here you can turn them on/off one by one to see if one of them is preventing downloads.

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