Studs, standoffs

To place threaded studs or standoffs on your main plate, please first select Insert > Stud/standoff and place the object. In the subsequent dialog box "Stud/standoff properties", you can then determine the desired properties (design type, thread size, length).

The following properties can be specified in the "Stud/standoff properties" dialog box:

Variable	Description
Type	Standoffs (female thread) and studs (male thread) are available for selection both in the standard version as well as in the version for larger loads. The standard standoffs and studs are suitable for displays, keypads, buttons and so on. Select the load standoffs or studs for heavier parts such as transformers.
Thread	The metric threads M2.5, M3 and M4 plus the inch threads UNC #4-40 and UNC #6-32 can be selected from the drop-down list box, depending on the load type. Other thread sizes are also available on request.
Length	The selectable length refers to the geometric length of the stud or standoff (not the thread lengths).
Depth offset	Sets the stud deeper on the front panel by the specified value. Please note: Studs that are inside cavities must be offset by the depth of the cavity.
Place on reverse side	Studs or standoffs are attached by default to the reverse side. Clear the check mark if you want the elements to be placed on the front.

The inserted studs or standoffs are attached by default in specially milled cavities. The cavities have a diameter of 5.9 or 7.0 mm and a depth of 1.1 mm.

The cavities for the load studs and standoffs have a diameter of 12 mm and are 2.3 mm deep. Load studs and standoffs can only be used when there is a minimum panel thickness of 3 mm.

Please note the required distances to the edges of the front panel or objects (see section "Geometric constraints" below).

Studs for attachment can be selected in the following lengths and with the following threads:

Studs
Length [mm]	6	7	8	10	12	16	20
M2.5
Length [1/1000"]	236	276	315	394	472	630	787

Studs
Length [mm]	6	7	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
M3
Length [1/1000"]	236	276	315	394	472	551	630	709	787

Studs
Length [mm]	6,35	7,94	9,53	11,11	12,70	15,88	19,05
UNC #4-40
Length [1/16"]	4	5	6	7	8	10	12

Studs
Length [mm]	6,35	7,94	9,53	11,11	12,70	15,88	19,05
UNC #6-32
Length [1/16"]	4	5	6	7	8	10	12

In stock

Standoffs for attachment can be selected in the following lengths and with the following threads:

Standoff
Length [mm]	4	5	6	8	10	12	16	20
M2.5
Length [1/1000"]	158	197	236	315	394	472	630	787

Standoff
Length [mm]	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	12	14	16	18	20
M3
Length [1/1000"]	158	197	236	276	315	354	394	472	551	630	709	787

Standoff
Length [mm]	6,35	7,94	9,53	11,11	12,70	15,88	19,05
UNC #4-40
Length [1/16"]	4	5	6	7	8	10	12

Standoff
Length [mm]	6,35	7,94	9,53	11,11	12,70	15,88	19,05
UNC #6-32
Length [1/16"]	4	5	6	7	8	10	12

In stock

Load studs can be selected in the following lengths and with the following threads:

Load studs
Length [mm]	6	12	20
M3
Length [1/1000"]	236	472	787

Load studs
Length [mm]	6	12	20
M4
Length [1/1000"]	236	472	787

Load studs
Length [mm]	6,35	9,53	19,05
UNC #6-32
Length [1/16"]	4	6	12

In stock

Load standoffs can be selected in the following lengths and with the following threads:

Load standoffs
Length [mm]	6	10	12	20
M3
Length [1/1000"]	236	394	472	787

Load standoffs
Length [mm]	6	10	12	20
M4
Length [1/1000"]	236	394	472	787

Load standoffs
Length [mm]	6,35	9,53	12,70	19,05
UNC #6-32
Length [1/16"]	4	6	8	12

In stock

The required studs or standoffs are attached by default in specially milled cavities (Ø 5.9/7.0/12 mm). For secure attachment, their reference points should be placed at least half their diameter plus 0.5 mm from the edge of the front panel or from the edges of elements that pass through the front panel.

Please include a cavity depth of 1.1 or 2.3 mm plus a safety clearance of 0.5 mm if the cavities for studs or standoffs overlap with an element that does not pass through the front panel (for example, cavity) on the opposite side.