en – EU
Knowledge & Community
Search
K
Quote & source your parts
Türkiye Türkiye
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Global Global
select
navigate
switch tabs
Esc close

How to correctly specify standard and non-standard threads in a technical drawing?

0
I
6

For a machined part that has both standard and non-standard thread types, what’s the best way to call out threads in the technical drawing? In particular, should I use thread callouts or full detail views? And how do you balance thread specification clarity vs over-detailing when many features exist?

    • I

      For a machined part that has both standard and non-standard thread types, what’s the best way to call out threads in the technical drawing? In particular, should I use thread callouts or full detail views? And how do you balance thread specification clarity vs over-detailing when many features exist?

      0
    • R

      Generally, for standard threads, a simple thread callout in the notes or directly on the view is sufficient. For example, “M6 × 1.0 – 6H” for metric or “¼-20 UNC – 2B” for imperial. You usually don’t need a full section unless it’s critical for fit or assembly, as standard threads are universally understood.

      For non-standard or custom threads, I’d recommend a full detail view or section, showing major/minor diameters, pitch, and thread form. This ensures the machinist or supplier clearly understands what’s required. Sometimes you can reference a company standard or an ISO/ASME spec if it’s internal.

       

      1
      Reply
      1
How to correctly specify standard and non-standard threads in a technical drawing?
Your information:




Suggested Topics

Topic
Replies
Views
Activity
Drawing callout for tight tolerance over short bore length
hi, I have an aluminum housing for a small gearbox where the bearing seats are, of course, critical. I need to hold tight tolerances on the ID and OD, but only over a short... read more
A
S
4
427
Oct 31
DMLS tolerances for screw holes and sealing surfaces
Hi, I’m working on a small metal housing (around 120 × 80 × 40 mm) that will be 3D printed with DMLS for a sensor module. It needs threaded M3 screw holes and a... read more
C
M
4
420
Oct 28
Design challenge: rope-to-rope transfer in a small cylindrical coupling
Hi, working now on a small-scale linear actuator project and need a compact coupling between two coaxial cylinders. Both are 44 mm in diameter, with the upper one hollow (22 mm inner Ø). The... read more
V
E
4
339
Oct 17
Compact linear slide – how to balance smooth travel with lateral stability
hi!I’m working on a compact linear slide mechanism for a handheld inspection tool. The carriage rides between two vertical guide rails and has to remain laterally constrained while still moving smoothly along the axis.... read more
C
A
4
332
Oct 15
Slim linear guide for precise lab automation stage
I’m designing a compact linear stage for a lab automation setup, used to move a microplate (about 300 grams) precisely along a 150 mm travel. The system needs to achieve repeatability under ±0.05 mm... read more
J
i
1
922
Sep 02