Questions and Answers

Specific questions for which I do not have a good category.

What is the difference between a Work Plug Gage and a Set Plug Gage?
The Screw Thread Work Plug Gage checks the female product screw thread.
The Screw Thread Set Plug Gage is used to calibrate a Screw Thread Ring Gage. more

Why does the gage handle wobble as I screw the plug gage into the thread?
This is because there is no requirement in the gage standard for the Taperlock shank to be concentric with the applied thread gage. more

Can I use the taperlock shank to indicate the location of a threaded hole centerline?
NO. there is no requirement in the gage standard for the Taperlock shank to be concentric with the applied thread gage. more

Why does my Pg thread gage have a plain NOGO?
Having a plain NOGO is not uncommon for a DIN specification. If you desire to be true to the standard, you will use the plain NOGO. more

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Original Posted: 11/8/2011
Last Revision: 2/27/2012
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