

Select all of the specifications needed for the tapped hole (e.g., size and end condition).Click “Hole Wizard” on the Features tab in the Command Manager.

How to program a tapped hole with the SOLIDWORKS Hole Wizard For best results with SOLIDWORKS CAM, users must have an understanding of their machines, machining parameters, and machining concepts. Note: The following tutorial is for learning purposes only. In this blog, I’ll cover both of those methods.

A frequent question I receive from CAM users is “how do I create a toolpath for a threaded hole in SOLIDWORKS CAM?” There are two methods to accomplish the programming of a threaded hole in SOLIDWORKS CAM: starting with the hold wizard or starting with a simple extrude cut. SOLIDWORKS CAM is an add-on to SOLIDWORKS CAD that is packed with a variety of features from 2.5 axis milling to 2 axis turning.
