REQUEST: Pipe thread normal map

[DriesV]

Hi,

Can somebody please share a good normal map for pipe threads (e.g. ISO 228)?
The KeyShot bundled normal map 'Horizontal_Tubes_Normal.jpg' is working great for far shots, but I need better fidelity for close shots.

greetings,
Dries

[DriesV]

Why I ask:

Adding threads as geometry gives very good results, but it is a pretty laborious job.
Take a look below at the steps needed to do this in SolidWorks and what it looks like rendered.

How can I reach similar (+/-) results by using textures only?

Dries

[m2tts]

Nothing beats real geometry for realism.

[DriesV]

Nothing beats real geometry for realism.

I was afraid to get that answer...

Dries

[guest84672]

Plus, with a texture you won't get the the "visual deformation" on the sides of the screw. As you said, it looks ok from a distance.

[DriesV]

Are displacement maps coming to KeyShot 4?
Adding threads would be a perfect use for it.

(Btw, where is that KS4 beta...  )

Dries

[guest84672]

Displacement maps are not coming for KS 4 - sorry. Beta will be a while until we can hand it out.