A hex nut is a type of fastener with a threaded hole and a hexagonal outer shape, used in a wide variety of applications to secure parts together. The hexagonal shape allows for a greater torque to be applied with wrenches or tools, making it one of the most common nut types in hardware.

// Hex Nut
// A hex nut is a type of fastener with a threaded hole and a hexagonal outer shape, used in a wide variety of applications to secure parts together. The hexagonal shape allows for a greater torque to be applied with wrenches or tools, making it one of the most common nut types in hardware.
// Categories: Fasteners

// Set Units
@settings(defaultLengthUnit = in, kclVersion = 1.0)

// Define parameters (5/16" - 24 thread size)
wallToWallLength = 0.5
thickness = 0.266
diameter = 0.3125

// Define a function for the hex nut
fn hexNut(start, thk, innerDia) {
  hexNutSketch = startSketchOn(-XZ)
    |> startProfile(at = [start[0] + innerDia, start[1]])
    |> angledLine(angle = 240, length = innerDia)
    |> angledLine(angle = 180, length = innerDia)
    |> angledLine(angle = 120, length = innerDia)
    |> angledLine(angle = 60, length = innerDia)
    |> angledLine(angle = 0, length = innerDia * .90)
    |> close()
    |> subtract2d(tool = circle(center = [start[0], start[1]], radius = innerDia / 2))
    |> extrude(length = thk)
  return hexNutSketch
}

// Create a hex nut
hexNut(start = [0, 0], thk = thickness, innerDia = diameter)


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