For PVD Qualification

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Michael Soptick Rubén Stubelt Daniel Baiz

Premium Connections Premium Connections Premium Connections
Manufacturing Services Specialist Manufacturing Services Coordinator Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Tenaris Tenaris Tenaris

Inspection Procedure

Thread Diameter Inspection

Wedge Box Threads

Document Number TSH-IP-53.0062

Revision 02
Revision Date 09-Apr-2010
Effective Date 14-Apr-2010
Page(s) 6

This document as well as the information or data contained herein are confidential and shall not be copied, recopied,
reproduced, transmitted, disclosed or distributed to others or otherwise used for any purpose without the express, prior
and written permission of Tenaris Connections Limited and/or Hydril Company and/or its affiliated companies ("Tenaris").
This document as well as the information or data contained herein are the exclusive property of Tenaris, and are to be
returned upon request therefore. All rights in proprietary and novel features of the subject matter are expressly reserved
by Tenaris. Recipient’s agreement to the foregoing is indicated by acceptance of this document. Copyrighted 2010 as an
unpublished work. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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14. REVISION HISTORY

Effective
Rev. # Change Referenced Sections Prepared By: Reviewed by: Approved By:
Date

20-Oct-2008 01 New Document New Document

Name: M. Soptick Name: R. Stubelt Name: D. Baiz

14-Apr-2010 02 Added 8.1.2.3

Name: M. Soptick Name: R. Stubelt Name: D. Baiz

Document Change

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2. PURPOSE

2.1 The Purpose of this document is to explain how the measurement of the box Thread Diameter is
performed by using one of the thread diameter measuring options listed below for TenarisHydril
Wedge Threads. This inspection specification shall be used in conjunction with the gaging
method requirements specificed on the Licensee product drawing. The product feature shall be
inspected using one of the available methods specified on the inspection report, although the
inspection method selected shall be used for the complete order.

3. PERSONS AFFECTED

3.1 This document is applicable to all:

3.1.1 All Tenaris Premium Connections Manufacturing Services Personnel.
3.1.2 Facilities licensed to thread TenarisHydril connections.

4. REFERENCES

4.1 Not Applicable.

5. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

5.1 Definitions and Abbreviations are defined in the most current revision of TenarisHydril document
TSH-GP-00.0001.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 Responsibilities are defined in the most current revision of TenarisHydril document
TSH-GP-00.0002.

7. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

7.1 Personnel qualification is defined in the most current revision of TenarisHydril document
TSH-GP-00.0003.

8. PROCEDURES

Primary thread diameter, the diameter in the plane of the basic wedge lead offset corresponding to the
load flank midpoint is specified on the product drawing.

This diameter shall be referred to as follows:

Primary Thread Diameter –Box Connector Datum –D--
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8.1 Inspection:

8.1.1 Locate Actual Thread Diameter using Inside Diameter Micrometer

8.1.1.1 Measurement by ID micrometer is used to check the pin thread diameter, datum-
D-box connection, by taking a root to crest diameter measurement. The diameter
is checked by placing one end of the ID micrometer into the root of the thread at
the gage pin lockup location. The other end of the ID micrometer is placed on the
opposite thread crest 180 degrees around the pin connection.

8.1.1.2 Drawing Example: Thread diameter Inspection by Inside diameter Micrometer

8.1.2 Locate Actual Thread Diameter by Single MRP Gage

8.1.2.1 A MRP diameter gage is used to establish the thread diameter, datum –D– box
connection. Place the stationary contact of the MRP gage on the thread crest in
line with the standard line on the pin OD established by the end of the part gaging
method. Sweep the indicator side of the MRP gage across the thread crest 180
degrees around the connection. The indicator reading will be an actual
representatiion of the thread diameter.
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8.1.2.2 Drawing Example: Thread Diameter inspection by Single MRP gage

8.1.3 Measure and Record Actual AVERAGE Thread Diameter

The above two gaging methods have established the actual thread diameter location and
it’s options to measure, although the actual AVERAGE measured thread diameter shall be
recorded. To established this measurment an MRP set up for ovality is required see TSH-
IP-53.0055. Using the MRP established for measuring thread ovality, place the stationary
contact of the MRP gage on the thread crest at the point were the actual thread crest
diameter has been measured ( Gage Pin Lock up ). Sweep the indicator side of the MRP
gage across the thread crest 180 degrees around the connection. The MRP indicatior
reading shall be set to the actual measured thread diameter.
Example: If the box thread diameter measures +0.004”, set the indicator to read +0.004”.
Take measurements 360 degrees around the connection. Record the highest and the
lowest reading. The difference between the highest and lowest reading is the actual
Ovality. The average of the highest and lowest reading is the actual average thread
diameter.
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8.1.4 Measurement by Ring gage

8.1.4.1 A thread diameter plug gage is used to established the thread diameter, datum
--D— box connection. Screw the plug gage onto the pin connection until it makes
up securely with the thread crests. The standard line on the box OD should fall
within the standard and tolerance lines etched on the OD of the diameter gage.
There is a gross error check to prevent the gage from being a full revolution out of
tolerance. Gross error standoff requirements are etched on the OD of he gage,
example 5/16” +\-1/8”.

8.1.4.2 Drawing Example: Thread Diameter inspection by ring gage

8.2 Acceptance / Rejection criteria

Thread Diameter Inspection is acceptable if the measured values are within the limits prescribed
on the IR.

8.3 Records

The result of these inspections shall be recorded on the IR.

9. ANNEX

9.1 Not Applicable.