An Engineer's Guide To Using A Thread Gauge

[Zara]

Thread gauges come in a variety of types and sizes, and are available for most major thread standards. As a concept, a thread gauge is relatively simple, the gauge is fitted to a mating thread to confirm that the thread of the component matches the thread of the gauge.

This is a relatively easy-to-understand concept, but the vast range of thread gauges available can cause confusion. Here is a break-down of the thread-gauge types available and how to select the best one for your needs: https://www.accu.co.uk/en/p/116-how-to-use-a-thread-gauge


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[Fred27]

I can't say I ever had any problems using a thread guage. Pick it up. Look at it. Realise how to use it. Use it.

[metrologist]

If you are just identifying threads, leaf gauges work fine.

If you machining threads to spec, you'd need a better measuring system or go-/no-go gauges. There are some micrometers that measure well or you can use standard mics with a thread measuring set like PD wires.

That is a layperson's reference - the engineering of threads is much more complex.

[coppercone2]

mrpete222 has some videos about this if i recall correctly on youtube

[hwj-d]

Hmm, why she's banned?

[metrologist]

maybe considered spam to the linked site. It seemed an odd, left-field kind of post.

[coppercone2]

I think someone got a traveling salesman vibe...

Being the devils advocate maybe she made the site as a applications engineer at a company and wanted to show it off on a pride level. I dunno though it smells a bit corporate

Maybe its a advanced sales bot field test?

[alanb]

I don't think that this necessarily deserved a ban as there could be a place for this type of information however there should be certain ground rules:-

1)  The post should state in the first sentence that they are representing a commercial entity and who that entity is.

2) There should be a section of the forum dedicated to these 'Product announcement' posts.

[hwj-d]

Thanks.

[MattyT]

Useful guide  but I agree there should be a page of information as long as it is informative. It would be great for young engineers.

[TheNewLab]

I don't think that this necessarily deserved a ban as there could be a place for this type of information however there should be certain ground rules:-

1)  The post should state in the first sentence that they are representing a commercial entity and who that entity is.

2) There should be a section of the forum dedicated to these 'Product announcement' posts.

Hmm first and only post? maybe there is something we do not know about the person/affiliation. Kind of a simple article but I learned something despite it being a post for a commercial site selling nuts and bolts.

Did anyone notice the author of the article? Daniel Ackroyd?  Dan Ackroyd..Dan Akroyd?