May 1, 2017 · McMaster-Carr models the actual threads on the screws, bolts, and nuts. This is ok for a small assembly, but I don't want the performance hit of all those tiny surfaces when I have 500 or more fasteners in my top level assembly. The rail cars I design are 60 feet long. I don't need to see the threads for a 3/8-16 bolt. Cosmetic threads are fine.

Jan 31, 2018 · I designed an overhead cabinet like you'd find in a kitchen and I am currently trying to insert a hinge to animate the door and allow it to open and close. I downloaded a brass hinge from the McMaster Carr catalog and added a revolute joint to get the correct motion but cannot figure out how put it ...

Mar 1, 2023 · Has McMaster-Carr been removed Fusion 360? The knowledgebase still references it: https:// ...

Feb 22, 2018 · I tried: STEP file from McMaster Carr Website download -> upload in Fusion -> Insert a Component into the Current Disign, and it works ! Still It does not work through Fusion. I tried to Save . Button Head Hex Drive Screws (91239A224) as 3-D SOLIDWORK, and pop-up Screen says "Unsupported file format! Please try the SAT or STEP format file."

Mar 10, 2018 · McMaster-Carr Component Motion I think it will be really good if we can easily import and animate the motions of the component easily. For example, if i import a spring from McMaster-Carr, I would like to be able to have that spring stretched and …

Aug 9, 2019 · McMaster Carr's models are generally pretty good but they aren't always perfectly accurate. Just the other day I was building a project using mounted bearings, and for the most part the model was correct but the actual width of the bearing was totally wrong.

Jun 28, 2016 · Has this ability to directly import many of the McMaster-Carr components been discontinued?     Solved: Saw this on a recent Training video but it does not show up with in the Fusion 360 Insert drop down.

Feb 4, 2019 · I imported a McMaster-Carr gear. But I only want the gear part, not the shaft. So I created a sketch at the end of the shaft. And used the extrude too to cut away the shaft. The preview looked good, so I hit OK. but it didn't do anything.

Oct 7, 2021 · I imported some 3D parts from McMaster-Carr, specifically in .sldprt format, and they appear greyed out (the lines in wireframe view appear greyed). I can manipulate them and change their scale and position. I tried putting them on layer 0 and making sure they were the correct color for printing but they're still invisible when printing on paper.

Dec 28, 2019 · McMaster-Carr's 3/8-16x3/8" have a .720 head. With the .781 screw head, you may need to press/pull the taper as well as the flat. As @laughingcreek says, it would be best to design for the larger size unless you're doing a one off design where looks are important.