Here is an online calculator for this type of metric trapezoidal thread. Use the calculator (at your own risk) to generate the dimensions for your threads and then check them against your Creo model.

Your inquiry is still not clear to me. Do you have a thread specification that you are having difficulty modeling in Creo? Is the issue that you built an accurate model in Creo and are asking why the 3D printed parts are not meshing well? Threads in metal parts are made using processes that generally hold much tighter tolerances than you will get on any 3D printer.

I would put money on it being a 3D print issue and not a Creo issue. I doubt if an FDM printer is capable of maintaining the tolerances and geometry required for your purchased lead screw to work correctly with the 3D printed block. I doubt the screw threads are even on axis within spec through that printed block.

I am not able to open a Creo 10 model (I have Creo 9 installed). If you have an issue with the sketch section of the thread in the helical sweep, then post an image of the problematic sketch geometry. Other than the sketch there is also the pitch dimension used in the helical sweep. I would also suggest that you disclose what reference material you are using to guide your design of the thread (i.e. Machinery Handbook or other reference).

I printed a prototype already. The hole size seems accurate, and the trapezoidal screw threads in initially, but it gets stuck halfway through. Can you help me figure out what I'm doing wrong?

I found a few videos on how to model outer threads, not inner threads (nuts). I'm struggling to get all the dimensions correct for a Tr16x4 nut.

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Which dimensions are you struggling to implement in Creo? I presume this would be in the sketch used in a helical sweep for the thread profile.

Verify your threaded lead screw is the pitch you think it is. I would physically measure threads per inch or whatever it is in metric on both pieces.

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I printed the black block in which that thread is supposed to go. it screws in nicely at the beginning on both end but gets stuck in the middle. I tried it with multiple blocks and checked my printer settings but the dimensions are correct. its just the dimensions of the helical sweep that im doing in creo that im unsure about. Im thinking thats where the problem lies but I dont know what to adjust.

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A lead screw is typically used where there is some requirement for precision, so it seems incongruous to use one mated to an FDM printed thread.

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Female threads are modeled using a helical sweep typically in the same manner as a male thread profile. If you feel that you have accurate geometry in your CAD model and the thread is not engaging correctly then it is likely an issue with the 3D printer tolerances.

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I guess my major question is why do this anyway?  Print the part solid or near solid, with a hole in it the minor diameter of the threads, and CAREFULLY thread it with a tap.  You can help by heating the tap up (not red hot but almost to the melting temp pf the plastic).  This is an ACME thread, so, it'll definitely be more difficult than a regular thread, so you'll need it in a vice on a precision drill stand, and make sure the tap isn't too hot, and that you "feel" the pitch of the thread.  Don't try and do it all at one, "peck" at it, tapping a little, backing out, repeat as needed.  Once a couple threads are established it will guide itself as to pitch, the first thread or 2 are the tough ones.