An Engineer's Guide To Using A Thread Gauge - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Zara
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 19, 2019, 03:14:15 pm
content: 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-gaugeZara

author: Fred27
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 19, 2019, 03:29:36 pm
content: 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.

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 19, 2019, 08:10:26 pm
content: 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.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2019, 10:30:28 am
content: mrpete222 has some videos about this if i recall correctly on youtube

author: hwj-d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2019, 02:05:28 pm
content: Hmm, why she's banned?

author: metrologist
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2019, 03:43:43 pm
content: maybe considered spam to the linked site. It seemed an odd, left-field kind of post.

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2019, 03:53:07 pm
content: 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 corporateMaybe its a advanced sales bot field test?

author: alanb
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2019, 04:02:06 pm
content: 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.

author: hwj-d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 20, 2019, 08:58:55 pm
content: Thanks.

author: MattyT
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: March 08, 2019, 12:02:00 pm
content: Useful guidebut I agree there should be a page of information as long as it isinformative. It would be great for young engineers.

author: TheNewLab
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 23, 2019, 11:46:48 am
content: Quote from: alanb on February 20, 2019, 04:02:06 pmHmm 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?