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March 2012 Newsletter- New Building, New Video, OTC 2012

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Gagemaker Expansion

Completed

 

New Building Complete, Already Busy

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Earlier this month, our brand new 15,000 sq. ft building opened on schedule. This much needed expansion will house a new product assembly area and a larger shipping and receiving area. The new facility and further remodeling of current buildings will allow us to meet the ever growing demands of you, our customers, with increased manufacturing and shipping capabilities.

 

Gagemaker Videos:

Straight Thread Inspection System

Explore Straight Thread Inspection with Our New Video

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Gagemaker has released a new video giving a full look at everything you need to inspect straight threads. Pitch Diameter, Functional Size, Thread Lead, Thread Form, and Thread Height
are all covered.

Over the years, we've also made a few helpful instructional videos, now, you can find them on Gagemaker's Youtube channel.

Look for the new Tapered Thread Inspection Video soon to be released...
...and then watch for more in the months ahead!


Gagemaker Back at OTC 2012

 

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Don't Miss Out at OTC 2012 (Booth#9357)


 

 

 

It's a new year, and Gagemaker is pulling out  all the stops!

 

 

 

 


» New Booth

» New Daily Product Demos

- Rotary Shouldered Connection Thread Inspection

- Tubing & Casing Thread Inspection

- Mud Motor Inspection

- Calibration and Setting

» New Catalog

» New Posters

 


Gagemaker is a MUST SEE at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, TX from  April 30 - May 3, 2012.

 


Booth #9357 in the Reliant Center.

Can't Make OTC?

Visit Gagemaker Virtually

 

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Along with OTC, Gagemaker will have a booth at Quality Magazine's online virtual trade show, Tech ManufactureXPO.


» Watch Videos

» Download Literature

» Live Online Q&A

» Attend Webinars

» View the Archives

 

Visit us at the Tech ManufactureXPO,  May 2, 2012.

 


Register today at Tech ManufactureXPO.

 

 


More Details Soon!

 

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Gagemaker, LP develops and manufactures innovative precision mechanical inspection equipment for the Oilfield, Automotive and General Machining industries.  Recognized as the leading provider of Tapered & Straight Thread Measurement Gages; API Products, Tubing and Casing Gages, Engineering Software and Calibration Software & Equipment, Gagemaker products are used in countless facilities around the world.
 
February 2012 Newsletter- Caring for Your Gages

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Helpful Hints:
Caring for Your Gages

Want to Extend the Life of Your Gages and Maintain the Highest Quality in Your Inspection System?

 

Then don't overlook simple gage care. Caring for your gages will help ensure your quality system stays at its best for the longest time. There are a few simple things that you can do to maintain nearly all your gages, as well as more specific suggestions for individual parts and gages.



Basic Gage Care:

  • Keep all unprotected metal surfaces coated with light oil.
  • Avoid dropping the gage or subjecting it to any vibration or impact
  • Keep the gage dry and away from any machine coolant spray.
  • Do not force the movement of any of the mechanical parts. The mechanics are designed to move freely.
  • Keep the indicator face clean.

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Changing Functional Roll Screws

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MIC TRAC Blocks in a Proper Case

Advanced Care:

» MRP Rails:

  • Inspect MRP rails for straightness: roll them on a qualified flat surface to look for bends or hooked ends.
  • Do NOT use pliers when tightening the knobs on an MRP-2000. Hand-tighten only,
    • The rails are thin-walled mechanical tubes and pliers will make flat-spots and indentations. This takes away from the accuracy of the gage and the knobs will set in the existing indentation every time, instead of at the desired location.
    • The ridges on the knobs can wear off quickly if you use pliers, and then the knobs can no longer be sufficiently tightened.

» MRP Wear Pads

  • Check the wear pads for excessive wear. Replace pads if there is 0.010" difference from across the length or width of the pad.
    • A worn pad changes the location of the gage plane on a tapered connection and leads to inaccurate measurements.

» Functional Roll Gage Roll Screws

  • Occasionally replace screws
    • Old fasteners may unscrew during operation.
    • When the "thread lock" wears off the screws after many change-overs, the screws tend to "lock-up" the rolls when tightened. The rolls are supposed to rotate during gaging and reduce the amount of wear.

» Indicator Set Screws & Split Bushings

  • Do NOT over-tighten the set screw that holds the indicator in place.
  • Always use the appropriate split bushing
  • Never tighten directly onto the indicator stem... it will bend.

» Indicator Travel

  • Check that the indicator stem moves free and clear and does not bind.

» MIC TRAC Blocks

  • Store in a dry environment (foam plastic case).
  • Do NOT store them in direct contact with wood or in a wood box. This can lead to rusting.

» Setting Standards

  • Immediately send dropped Rod or Frame style standards for calibration!



Look for more Gagemaker Helpful Hints in the months ahead!


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January 2012 Newsletter- Thread Diameter Overview

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External Functional Roll Gage

External Functional Roll Gage
Measuring Functional Size

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MRP-1000 measuring Crest Diameter and Ovality on 2 3/8" Tubing

Step-5
PD-8000-RSC Measuring the Pitch Diameter of
a Rotary Shouldered Connection

Back to the Basics:
Thread Diameters
Confused by Thread Diameter terms?

We often get questions about the differences between all the various diameters of threads, so here's a quick overview of some of the more common terms:

» Functional Size- the size at which two threads will screw together, but not necessarily with the highest integrity of fit.  While not actually a true diameter, it is a measure of the actual maximum amount of material that makes up a threaded part. Basically, functional size is the sum of all thread elements: lead,flank angle, taper, and roundness (or ovality). Threaded ring and plug gages can detect variations in functional size but CANNOT "assure dimensional conformance" as required by ASME/ANSI. In other words, ring and plugs will tell you if something screws together but cannot ensure a proper fit.

» Pitch Diameter (or Effective Diameter)- the size at which two threads will screw together within product tolerances. It is the diameter of an imaginary cylinder that intersects the thread tooth and thread groove at the point where the two are the same dimension. It is also the minimum amount of material (minimum material limit) that controls a connection's strength. Unlike Functional Size, Pitch Diameter is not affected by lead or flank angle. However, it does determine thread size.  According to ASME/ANSI, ring and plug gages CANNOT inspect pitch diameter.

» Minor Diameter- the smallest nominal diameter of a thread. On internal threads this would be the crest diameter, while on an external thread this would be a root diameter. A Minor Diameter has a maximum and minimum value determined by allowable tolerances.

» Major Diameter- the largest nominal diameter of a thread. For internal threads this would be the root diameter, on an external thread this would be a crest diameter. A Major Diameter also has a maximum and minimum value determined by allowable tolerances.

» Crest Diameter- the Major Diameter of an external thread or the Minor Diameter of an internal thread.

» Ovality - how circular the imaginary cylinder of a threaded part is or simply a numerical measurement for the roundness of a threaded part. Ovality is determined by the difference between the minimum and maximum diameters

Look out for further explanations coming soon!

Internal Functional Roll Gage PG-6000

Internal Functional Roll Gage Measuring on a Machine
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RG-7000 Measuring Functional Size         MRP-1000 Measuring Crest Diameter and Ovality on External Tubing

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October 2011 Newsletter - Why Risk Performance?

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External Functional Roll Gage

External Functional Roll Gage Measuring on a Machine
Why Risk Performance?
High Performance demands Inspection Adaptability and
Gage Versatility.

Our gages will help you:

  • Measure Multiple Sizes and Forms with ONE Gage

  • Reduce Inspection Time

  • Minimize Process Error

  • Verify Exact Mating and Interchangeablility of Threads

  • Meet ANSI/ASME & ISO Specifications

  • No Expensive Thread Setting Masters Required

  • No waiting for Special Sized Gages to be Ground

  • Customizable Solutions to Meet All Your Application Needs

Internal Functional Roll Gage PG-6000

Internal Functional Roll Gage Measuring on a Machine
 When threaded parts must meet engineering specifications, the most important factors are accuracy and consistency. Our Thread Diameter Measurement Gages inspect both functional and pitch diameter using precision thread rolls or contact points. These gages surpass the comparative fit of ring and plug gages by reporting precise inspection data.

Both types of gages are very versatile-each gage measures a range of diameters. The full range of internal and external diameters that the thread diameter gages cover is from 5/8" - 24". To add even more flexibility, you can change out the thread rolls or the contact points and measure different thread forms with the same gage.

The Thread Diameter Measurement Gages must be preset to a nominal predetermined dimension before inspecting parts. Gagemaker's Thread Disk for Windows software quickly calculates the setting dimensions after entry of some basic thread information.

Then, the Thread Diameter Gages are easily preset using gage blocks, micrometers, or Gagemaker's MIC TRAC measurement center. No costly ground threaded setting masters required.

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