U-bolts Click the U-bolt point object from the appropriate tool set to insert a U-bolt. Product Tool Set Spotlight Hardware Machine Design Hardware Inch/Metric Spotlight contains only the 2D U-bolt object. Parameter Description Size Specify the U-bolt size in diameter/threads per inch (imperial) or diameter/thread pitch (metric) Inside Distance Specify the inside distance between the ends of the U-bolt Length Specify the length from the inner portion of the “U” to the end of the legs Thread Length Specify the thread length Thread Style Select the 2D thread style; see Fastener Object Thread Styles View Select the 2D view Show Center Line Select to draw the 2D U-bolt with center line(s) Place Locus at Center Select to draw the U-bolt with a center locus Show Threads (Machine Design only) Select to create the 3D U-bolt with threads
