Parametric Bolt and Nut Super Customizble
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Description
Parametric Bolt & Nut – Helical Thread Generator
A fully parametric OpenSCAD bolt and nut generator designed for clean, reliable, and highly customizable threaded models.
Built with a robust sequential hull-based helical algorithm for smooth continuous threads without gaps, fins, or mesh artifacts.
Perfect for functional 3D prints, prototyping, mechanical projects, educational models, and custom hardware generation.
Features
- Fully parametric design
- Clean continuous helical threads
- Multiple thread sharpness profiles
- True 45° chamfered hex edges
- Adjustable clearances for real-world printing
- Support-free printing
- High-resolution export ready
- Fast preview rendering
- Bolt and nut generation in one script
- Build plate aligned at Z=0
Customizable Parameters
General
- Bolt diameter
- Thread pitch
- Thread length
- Chamfer size
Thread Profiles
Choose between:
- Flat (Square/Acme style)
- Little (Standard metric style)
- Sharp (V-thread style)
Bolt Head
- Head diameter across flats
- Head height
Nut
- Nut diameter across flats
- Nut height
Print Tolerances
- Bolt clearance
- Nut clearance
Render Settings
- Toggle bolt generation
- Toggle nut generation
- Adaptive resolution for preview/export
License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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