ENGINEERING BULLETIN: THREAD GAGING

All threaded fasteners, fittings and connectors must be measured using accurate thread gaging methods to ensure the highest quality.

Blank specifications vary on straight threads and tapered pipe threads. When rolling a straight thread, machine the part’s blank diameter to the maximum pitch diameter – .002 inch. Roll the thread until the pitch diameter is within specification — between the pitch diameter’s maximum and minimum — and adjust the blank diameter until the major diameter is within specification — between the major diameter’s maximum and minimum.

When rolling on a tapered pipe thread, machine the part’s blank diameter to specifications in the chart below. Verify the blank diameter at location Y [column “Y” and “B.D.@Y”].

Thread gaging blank specification diagram

CJWinter’s Thread Gaging Guide includes helpful measurement tips and diagrams for accurate thread gaging, including measurement features for both straight threads and tapered pipe threads. Flip through the slides below for more information.

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Lib Pietrantoni

Lib has been with the Brinkman International Group, Inc. for the last 30 years. Currently the Director of Global Sales, Lib has held numerous positions in Engineering, Operations, Sales and Product Management with CJWinter and its manufacturing divisions. Lib is a member and has served on governing boards for the Society of Automotive Engineers, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and Precision Machine Products Association.

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Lib Pietrantoni

Lib is the National Sales Director for the CJWinter product division. He has been awarded several patents associated with improving tooling for the thread rolling industry. He is currently a member and served on the governing boards for the Society of Automotive Engineers and the Precision Machined Products Association.

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