THREAD GAUGING TECHNIQUES

API Rotary Shouldered Threads

Connection Thread Styles

Straight Threads

API Tubing and Casing Tapered Threads

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

RSC Pin Inspection

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

Rotary Shouldered Pin Connector (RSC Pin)

Datum

Torque shoulder

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RSC Thread Information

Purpose: Join two pieces of pipe together for drilling wells RSC connections are designed for use with drill strings to resist high torques

API Specification 7-2 controls all RSC dimensions

Preferred connections can use the API monogram Non-preferred connections cannot use the API monogram Connections diameters range from 1 to 8 Thread tapers range from 1 TPF to 3 TPF

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

API Connection Names

Connector Type NC REG H-90 IF API. Hughes Designed By and Connection Name Numbered Connection Regular Thread Forms 2TPF & 3TPF - thread form of V-0.38 2TPF & 3TPF - thread form of V-0.50 2TPF & 3TPF thread form of 90-V-.050 90 Included angle form 2TPF - thread form of V-.038

Hughes Hughes

Hughes 90 Internal Flush

FH
SH XH DSL WO EF

Hughes
Hughes Hughes Hughes. Hughes Hughes

Full Hole
Slim Hole Xtra Hole Double Streamline Wide Open External Flush

2TPF & 3TPF - thread form of V-040 and V050

2TPF - thread form of V-0.38 2TPF - thread form of V-.038 2TPF - thread form of V-0.38 2TPF - thread form of V-.038 2TPF - thread form of V-0.38

OH SW
PAC SL H90

American Iron OKC Open Hole Standard Weight

American Iron OKC Phil A. Cornell (PAC) Hughes Slim Hole Hughes 90

1 1/2TPF - thread form of V-0.76

1 1/2TPF - thread form of V-0.76 1 1/4TPF - thread form of 90-V-.084

API Monogrammable Connections

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

How do we get started?

Request the product thread drawing Verify the thread form is correct

Verify the threading insert is correct for the thread on the drawing
Request a gage set up report List all the gage serial numbers used to inspect the part Verify the ball contact sizes are correct Set the gages to a zero on a calibrated standard Thread the part and start the inspection

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

TDWIN TAPER Drawing 5 Full Hole Pin

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

TDWIN Taper Gage Setup Report

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Thread Lead Inspection

LG-5002

Set to zero on the standard Double-check your zero setting Apply the gage to the part for measuring

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Thread Lead Inspection

LG-5002

Measuring the part

The LG-5002 is used the same way on the part as it is on the standard. 1. 2. 3. Place the fixed ball contact in the first full depth thread Move the fixed ball back one thread and check again Record your measurement for comparison

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Pin Thread Height Inspection

Thread Height Gage
Set the TH-3000RSC on the setting standard and tilt the base back and forth to obtain the lowest reading Thread form TPF Thread height V032 2TPF .09688 V038 2TPF .12184 V038 3TPF .12184 V040 2TPF .11784 V050 2TPF .14780 V050 3TPF .14780 V055 2TPF .05593 V076 2TPF .09250 H-90 2TPF .10000 H-90 3TPF .09928 Ball contact T032 T072 T072 T034 T072 T072 T072 T044 T072 T072

After locking the bezel clamp, always double check your zero setting TH-3000-RSC on a setting standard
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Pin Thread Height Inspection

Thread Height Gage

Set using a setting standard Double-check your zero setting Measure the part

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Pin Thread Height Inspection

Measuring the part
The TH-3002-RSC is used the same way on the part as on the standard The ball contact is sized to closely match the root radius and to center itself at the bottom of the root Measure at two locations, near the shoulder and close to the face Align the base parallel to the thread axis and tilt the base back and forth to obtain the lowest reading Record your measurement

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Pin Thread Taper Inspection

ET-7003 Zero the dial on the first thread Note: Do not lock the bezel clamp

Notice the radial location of the gage as compared to the part or chuck.
Move the gage up the taper 1, or: 3 threads for All H-90 4 threads for V38, V040, V050, V055, V076 5 threads for V040 6 threads for V055

Position 1

Place your index finger on top of the indicator stem to hold the ball contact into the thread groove.

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Pin Thread Taper Inspection

ET-7003 After moving 1 up the taper, double check your radial position of the gage to the part or chuck. Change in the radial position will induce errors caused by the thread helical path. If the gage is rotated, the ball contacts will move up or down the taper You are checking the change in diameter along a radial location or plane
Position 2
Note: On a 4TPI - 2TPF connection, every 45 rotation of the gage equals .0052 change in diameter

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

Pin Pitch Diameter Inspection (Right Handed)

This method of locating where to measure a pitch diameter on a shouldered connection was first used by Gagemakers Jim Douglas in 1990 for Shell Oils TLP connectors. For right-hand threads, place the LPP in the thread and slide it around the part until it makes contact with the shoulder. Using your blue Sharpie, make a mark on the two thread crest and the thread groove where the LPP template indicates. This is the location where the fixed ball contact will be placed. Pin Location Template (LPP)
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Pin Pitch Diameter Inspection (Left-Handed)

For left-handed threads, using your blue Sharpie, make a long mark in the thread groove where the LPP template indicates. Then move one thread groove down the taper and run the blue line half way around the connection. This is where the moveable ball contact will be located.
Note: On a left hand thread the groove down the taper is on the backside, moving away from you.

Pin Location Template (LPP)

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Presetting Pin Pitch Diameter Gage

PD-8001-RSC Verify that the correct ball contacts are correct for the thread pitch. Place the rod standard between the contacts and adjust the lower arm. Remove the standard. Preset the electronic indicator to read approximately .375. This allows you to check taper also. Lock the two setscrews. Place the standard between the ball contacts on the gage Sweep to the smallest indicator value Zero the indicator
PD-8001-RSC with standard Gage can also be preset using a MIC TRAC

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

Pin Pitch Diameter Inspection

PD-8001-RSC Place the fixed ball contact in the blue marked groove at the 12 oclock position and the moveable point down the same thread groove towards the pin face at 6 oclock. Note: On left hand threads, the gage appears to be in the thread groove to the right of the fixed ball contact. Sweep to the largest indicator value Record your measurement

Fixed ball

PD-8001-RSC Inspecting Pin

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Thread Form Inspection

The JSS thread profile templates performs, three different inspections: 1. Proper last full depth thread to the shoulder distance. 2. Proper thread form 3. Checks for burrs on starting thread The profile template should be in full form contact with the product threads, form and lead the same as if you moved it back one thread pitch!! If the profile templates contacts the shoulder but is not fully seated in the threads, the last full depth thread is too long (greater than .5). TP-23-50-JSS Inspecting Pin
0.500 API Requirement

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Length Inspection

Refer to the thread drawing for dimensions and tolerances

Bevel Diameter

All API Pin tolerances are +.000 / -.125 The Drilco/Smith book is +.125 / -.000
Length

Scale inspecting pin length

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RSC Box Inspection

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

Rotary Shouldered Pin Connector (RSC Box)

Datum

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How do we get started?

Request the product thread drawing Verify the thread form is correct

Verify the threading insert is correct for the thread on the drawing
Request a gage set up report List all the gage serial numbers used to inspect the part Verify the ball contact sizes are correct Set the gages to a zero on a calibrated standard Thread the part and start the inspection

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

TDWIN TAPER Drawing 5 Full Hole Box

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

TDWIN Taper Gage Setup Report

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Thread Lead Inspection

LG-5002

Set to zero on a standard Double check your zero setting

Apply to the part

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

Thread Lead Inspection

LG-5002 Measuring the part
The LG-5002 measures the same way on the part as on the standard. 1. 2. 3. Place the fixed ball contact in the first full depth thread. Move the fixed ball back one thread and check again. Record your measurement for comparison.

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Box Thread Height Inspection

TH-3009RSC

Set the TH-3009RSC on the setting standard and tilt the base back and forth to obtain the lowest reading

Thread Form / TPF / Thread Height / Ball Contact V032 2TPF .09688 T032 V038 2TPF .12184 T072 V038 3TPF .12184 T072 V040 2TPF .11784 T034 V050 2TPF .14780 T072 V050 3TPF .14780 T072 V055 2TPF .05593 T072 V076 2TPF .09250 T044 H-90 2TPF .10000 T072 H-90 3TPF .09928 T072
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Box Thread Height Inspection

TH-3009RSC

The TH-3009RSC is used the same way on the part as on the standard. The ball contact is sized to closely match the root radius and positioned in the bottom center of the root. Measure at two locations, near the face and the back of box. Align the base parallel to the thread axis and tilt the base back and forth to obtain the lowest reading. Record your measurement.

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Box Thread Taper Inspection

IT-6000
1. Zero the dial on the first thread. Do not lock the bezel clamp! Note the radial location of the gage to the part or chuck. 2. Move the gage up the taper 1 or: 3 threads for All H-90 4 threads for V38, V040, V050, V055, V076 5 threads for V040 6 threads for V055 3. Pivot off the lower ball and sweep the top one left and right to obtain the largest value. IT-6000 Zeroed on Product

Position 1

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Box Thread Taper Inspection

IT-6000

4. Move the gage 1 up the taper and double check your radial position of the gage to the part or chuck. Change in radial position will induce errors caused by the thread helical path. If the gage is rotated, the ball contacts will move up or down the taper. You are checking the change in diameter along a radial location or plane.

Position 2

Note: On a 4TPI - 2TPF connection, every 45 rotation of the gage equals .0052 change in diameter.

IT-6000 Inspecting Box

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Box Pitch Diameter Inspection

Length Box Pitch Diameter Template (LPB)

Place the LPB in the thread and slide it around the part until it makes contact with the box face. Using your blue Sharpie, make a mark on the box counter bore next to where the LPP template stops. Always measure the pitch diameter in the second thread groove. This is where the fixed ball contact will be located.

Second root from starting chamfer Mark the counterbore next to LPB template
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Presetting the Box Pitch Diameter Gage

IT-5104-RSC Verify the correct ball contact for the thread pitch. Place the rod standard between the contacts and adjust the lower arm. Remove the standard.

Preset the electronic indicator to read approximately .100. This allows you to check taper with the same gage. Tighten the lower arm locking screw .
Place the standard over the ball contacts on the gage. Sweep to the smallest indicator value. Zero the indicator
Note: The IT-5104-RSC may also be preset using the MIC TRAC

Box Pitch Diameter Inspection

IT-5104-RSC Compress the gage, turn it upside down and place the top ball in the Second root. While holding the top ball in the groove, rotate the gage 180 clockwise and put the lower or fixed ball in the same groove aligned with the blue mark on the counter bore. Sweep to the largest value on the indicator
Note: When gauging left hand threads, the gage is rotated counter clockwise. IT-5104-RSC Inspecting Box

Record your measurement

API Rotary Shouldered Tapered Threads

Box Thread Form Inspection

The profile template should make full form contact with the product threads, form and lead

TP-23-50-JSS Inspecting Box

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Length Inspection
Counter bore

Refer to the thread drawing for dimensions and tolerances

Depth of Box Threads Total Box Depth

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Gagemaker Thread Inspection

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THREAD GAUGING TECHNIQUES Rotary Shouldered Connections

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