Gage Tip of the Month

August 2016

When inspecting external functional size on a straight thread (ACME, ISO Metric, UN, etc.), some have a tendency to force the RG-7000 external roll gage onto a part. Keep in mind overly aggressive placement can cause the roll to move or completely slip from the part. Sometimes, this can slam the gage and/or hands on […]

Small Diameter Gages

Small Diameter Internal Functional Size/Pitch Diameter Inspection – (⅝” (.625″) to 1½” (1.500″) Diameters) Thread Rolls for Small Internal Diameter Functional Size Inspection Gagemaker offers matched precision ground thread rolls for a variety of small diameter thread types. Thread rolls attach directly to the gage. If you do not find your pitch or thread type […]

Functional Size Gages

Functional Size Inspection Functional gauging takes into account the cumulative effects of diameter, lead, taper, flank angle and form error. Experience the same functionality of ring and plugs with the added benefit of accurately inspecting a range of sizes. Functional thread inspection gages, or GO/NO GO gages, measure thread diameters. These functional gages are adjustable […]