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Back to the Basics: BX, R, & RX Flange Ring Grooves Get Your Groove On The energy industry depends on pipelines and valves to transport fluids and gases from one location to another. The sections of pipe and the valves that control the flow are often connected to each other mechanically with the use of […]
On any threaded part, properly measuring thread lead is extremely important. Most of the time measuring in the middle of a connector’s thread length will show an acceptable tolerance. Inspecting at multiple locations will ensure the part is within tolerances. For best results, we measure along the same plane at the following locations: the first […]
gagereport4 Want to get the Gage Report in your e-mail? Click here. heightfornewsletter External Thread Height Gage Inspecting a Part Back to the Basics: Thread Height Heighten Your Quality What is it? Found on all thread types and sizes, Thread Height is the distance between the crest and the root when measured perpendicular to the […]
When setting to a “flat or rod style setting standard”, the indicator should be set to zero when a minimum value is found. When setting a gage to a “round style setting standard”, the indicator should be set to zero when a maximum value is found.
gagereport4 Want to get the Gage Report in your e-mail? Click here. StraightThreadInspectionSolution Straight Thread Inspection System Solution What Gages are Right for You? Gagemaker Can Sort It Out baffledWe get plenty of customer questions about which gages are needed and which are recommended to inspect their threads. The truth is… it depends. The gages […]
Because of the combined effects of lead error, mis-matched taper, and thread form, rotary shouldered connections cut using rings and plugs will typically result in undersized pins and oversized boxes. If you wish to cut the part to spec as listed on the drawing, use the TDWIN Taper Pitch Diameter tolerances. If you want to […]
Using a thread profile on your finished part to check for burrs and debris is a well known practice. But profiles aren’t just for checking finished parts. For those using ring and plug gages, you can use the same method of sweeping the profile along the thread to check for burrs and remove debris on […]
gagereport4 Want to get the Gage Report in your e-mail? Click here. 2013… What’s Next? A Look Ahead 2013Montage Nearing the end of every year, people tend to reflect on the past year and then begin to look ahead to the new. We at Gagemaker do the same. Last month we took a lookback at […]
After inspecting thread form with a profile template, we recommend inspecting for steps. For 8 and 10 round threads, use a 0.5mm lead mechanical pencil to trace along the thread form in a few locations feeling for steps on the load and stab flanks. For Buttress threads, the same procedure can be followed for the […]
gagereport4 Want to get the Gage Report in your e-mail? Click here. 2012: A Building Year A Look Back at Gagemaker’s 2012 2012Montage Nearing the end of every year, people tend to reflect on the past year and then begin to look ahead to the new. We at Gagemaker do the same. This month’s newsletter […]