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Summertime Wellness Tips for the Family • Drink six to eight 8oz. glasses of water each day. This is a general recommendation that will change based on age, chronic conditions, and activity level, so check with your doctor for the specific amount that’s right for you. • Bring a reusable water bottle to work. Drink […]
OTC 2017 is Here! It’s Time! We’re just a few short days away from it all. The Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX kicks off on Monday, May 1.Stop by Booth # 8941 in the NRG Arena to check out our NEW MRP® Air Crest Diameter Gage Carbon Fiber Series and the MIC 360® In-process […]
Correct thread form is important for any type of connection to make up properly. Thread Form Profiles not only help easily check for the correct thread form, proper flank engagement and possible lead error, but you can inspect for burrs by sweeping the profile around the thread cone. For quick reference, please check out the […]
Share the Love: Caring for Your Gages A Little Love Goes a Long Way Extend the life of your gages and maintain the highest quality with just a little gage care. Taking care o f your measurement tools will ensure that they stay at their best for the longest time. Here are a few simple […]
When using an MRP to inspect a coupling’s Pitch Diameter, mark the location of the MRP on the face of the 1st machined part, and record the gage reading. Leave this 1st machined part nearby to verify between each additional machined coupling that the gage is still set properly.
API 7-2 SECOND EDITION JAN. 2017 PUBLISHED! You have until June 6, 2017 to comply with the new American Petroleum Institute’s (API) 7-2 Inspection Specification for Rotary Shouldered Connections. We’ve highlighted some key points below: • Resolution of Indicators Indicator resolution requirements have been updated for all lead, height, and taper gages. (API 7-2 7.4.1, […]
Functional thread rolls are manufactured in matched pairs offset by one-half pitch to allow them to sit in a thread’s helical path (groove). Sometimes inspectors or machinists are unsure if they have properly positioned the rolls in the correct helical path. To avoid such issues, simply use a blue Sharpie® to draw a line in […]
Closing One Door to Open a New What to Expect in 2017 2016 has almost come and gone. While this time of year we often look back on what we’ve accomplished during this last trip around the sun, we at Gagemaker like to still keep one eye on the future. 2017 promises to be a […]
While a certified Gagemaker setting standard is the preferred practice for Straight Threads, in a pinch, you can use gage blocks to set a two-point Gagemaker lead gage without a proper standard. Create a gage block stack-up for the necessary interval then place between the points. Hold the face of the stackup against the fixed […]
Holiday Schedule Closing for Christmas & New Year’s Gagemaker wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We are so thankful for a good year here at Gagemaker and we look forward to an even brighter and better 2017.As always, we’re taking time to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s with our family and […]