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When inspecting a BX, R, or RX seal ring groove with a Gagemaker BX-1000, the groove width can be obtained by inspecting the minor and major diameters. To measure the minor diameter, simply reverse the spring’s direction on the gage and re-set.* First, measure the major diameter. Second, invert the spring. Then after setting, measure […]
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Thread length is a simple check to ensure you have cut enough threads onto your part. For tubing & casing and rotary shouldered connections, thread length is measured with a scale placed parallel to the thread axis. Do not measure along the taper nor touch the scale to the crests of the threads.
When measuring taper, different tubing and casing forms require specific size contact points due to the engagement of the point on the thread. Plus, API 5B mandates the proper size. 8 & 10 Round: The proper size causes the point to contact the thread flanks at the pitch line, effectively, measuring the taper on the […]
LG-6001 LG-6001 External Lead Gage LG-6002 LG-6002 Internal Lead Gage ST-7001 RSC Pin Standoff Gage ST-7001 with standard ST-7002 RSC Box Standoff Gage ST-7002 Back to the Basics: Does Thread Lead Affect Standoff? LG-6001onPipe The Relationship Between Lead & Standoff In the last newsletter, we discussed the effect of pitch diameter on standoff for tapered […]
Want to get the Gage Report in your e-mail? Click here. ST-7001 RSC Pin Standoff Gage ST-7001 with standard ST-7002 RSC Box Standoff Gage ST-7002 Back to the Basics: Finding Standoff with Pitch Diameter What’s My Standoff? Because many shops control the manufacturing process inside the machine exclusively using Pitch Diameter or Functional Diameter Gages […]
To best ensure your BX-1000 is measuring diameters at the correct depth, set the ball height (Height Over Ball dimension) with a PD-BX setting gage. First, zero out the PD-BX gage on a gage pin or gage block stack up. Second, unlock the BX-1000 block assembly. Third, place the PD-BX over the contact point of […]
Want to get the Gage Report in your e-mail? Click here. LG-6002 Keep an eye out for the new LG-5002 internal lead gage! Holiday Closings Closing for Thanksgiving Holiday We’re thankful for your continued support, please note our holiday schedule: Holiday Cornucopia Thanksgiving Holiday Closed: Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, 2013 Reopen: Monday, […]
When inspecting thread height on a thread form with a root radius (e.g. a rotary shouldered connection), the appropriate ball contact size is key. To determine the true root to crest value (thread height), you must select a ball contact with a radius smaller than the root radius. Otherwise, the ball contact will cause an […]
LG-6002 Keep an eye out for the new LG-5002 internal lead gage! Holiday Closings The Year is Winding Down As the year comes to a close, please note our holiday schedule: Holiday Cornucopia Thanksgiving Holiday Closed: November 28-29 Reopen: December 2 Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Closed: December 25,2013 – January 1, 2014 Reopen: January […]