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Tubing & Casing Thread Inspection-Thread Lead

The document discusses thread lead inspection using the LG-5000 series thread lead gage. Thread lead is the distance between threads measured parallel to the centerline. The gage uses two contact points seated in the threads to measure lead. It describes setup, gage operation, and selecting the proper contact point size based on thread pitch and type.

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Tubing & Casing Thread Inspection-Thread Lead

The document discusses thread lead inspection using the LG-5000 series thread lead gage. Thread lead is the distance between threads measured parallel to the centerline. The gage uses two contact points seated in the threads to measure lead. It describes setup, gage operation, and selecting the proper contact point size based on thread pitch and type.

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TUBING & CASING THREAD INSPECTION- Thread Lead

Thread Lead Gage- LG-5000 Series


Thread Lead:

LG-5002

Thread lead is the distance between threads, measured on a plane that


is parallel to the centerline of the threaded part.

Purpose:
The LG-5000 Series of gages inspects both internal and external
thread lead using two contact points that seat in the threads of
a part. One fixed contact point at the rear of the gage and one
moveable contact point at the front of the gage provide complete
stability when taking thread lead measurements.

Standard

Thread Lead Inspection with LG-5000 Series


Setup

Gage Operation

1. Determine the size of the contact points to be used, by the pitch


of the thread being inspected. Refer to the table below for selecting
the proper model contact point for API threads.

1. After zeroing the lead gage


on the standard, seat the rear
contact point into the first full
thread.

API Threads
Connection Type

Point Diameter

Thread Pitch

API Tubing, Casing and Line Pipe

0.072

Contact Point
Model Number
T072

Buttress Casing - Lead

0.062

T062

API Tubing and Line Pipe

0.057

10

T057

API Line Pipe

0.050

11

T050

API Line Pipe

0.041

14

T041

API Line Pipe

0.032

18

T032

API Line Pipe

0.021

27

T021

2. Tilt the gage forward to seat


the moveable contact point into
the thread.

3. Apply pressure to the nose of


the gage with the index finger.
Do not apply excessive force to
the gage, just enough to keep
the moveable point in contact
with the thread flanks. Then,
using the rear contact point as
the pivot point, sweep the gage
to locate the shortest distance.

2. Using calipers, verify the size of


the contact point.

3. Install one contact point into the


moveable point holder at the front
of the gage.

4. Determine the location for the other contact point based on the
interval of lead required for the inspection. The increments in the
lead gage are set at intervals from 1 4.

5. Install the remaining contact


point into the proper hole.

6. Once installed, insert a paper


clip into the hole in each contact
point and tighten.

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4. Record any deviations on an inspection or calibration report.

5. Use the first part you inspected as a control piece to verify


repeatability. Mark the part at the location where it was inspected and
record the deviation from zero.

6. During the inspection process, periodically place the lead gage on the
standard to verify the gages repeatability.

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