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What is a thread gauge used for?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

A thread guage is used to determine what kind of threads are present on a threaded device. It is a trial and error type of test. Simply pick one of the gauges that seems to be the best fit. If it is a perfect fit read the thread characteristics off the gauge, If the fit is not perfect keep trying gauges. You should keep getting closer to a perfect fit. Once you reach a perfect fit read the characteristics off the guage.

A perfect fit is achieved when the point of the gauge reaches the root of the thread and the sides of the gauge touch the face of the threads being tested.

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