LG-5003 Lead Gage

OP ER ATI ON M ANUAL

Lead Gage Operation Manual

Model LG-5003

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Contents
Introduction
Technical Support Product Information and Updates 4 4

Parts List Setup Procedures

Setting Up the Lead Gage Zeroing the Lead Gage

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Operating Procedures
Inspecting Parts 12

Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Indicator Maintenance Tips Warranty Information 14 19 19

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Congratulations! Your decision to purchase a Gagemaker product above all others on the market demonstrates your confidence in our quality and workmanship. To ensure the high performance and operation of our product, we urge you to use the included reference materials. They contain important information for proper setup and use of the equipment. Also, we recommend that you follow the care and maintenance tips in this manual to keep the equipment working in top condition. If your questions have not been addressed in our reference materials, contact your local representative or a customer service representative at 713-472-7360.

Introduction
The lead gage inspects both internal and external thread lead using contact points that seat in the threads of a part. Thread lead is the distance between threads, measured on a plane parallel to the centerline of the threaded part. The pitch of the thread determines the diameter of the contact points required for taking measurements (refer to the tables for ACME, Stub ACME, UN and API Threads in the Setup Procedures section of this manual). Gagemakers lead gage, Model LG-5003, uses the three-point system, to inspect thread lead. Two fixed contact points 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. This unique design does not require sweeping to obtain measurements. By removing the third contact point, the LG-5003 is easily converted to a conventional lead gage, which uses two contact points and requires sweeping the gage to obtain the shortest lead dimension. Before inspecting parts, the lead gage must be preset to a nominal predetermined dimension, using a lead gage setting standard. These setting standards are manufactured according to ANSI and API specifications with grooves ground at precise increments. The increments are normally set at intervals from 1 4. Lead standards are available for ACME, Stub ACME, UN and API threads (refer to the table in the procedure for Zeroing the Lead Gage in this manual). To inspect parts, seat the two rear contact points of the gage into the thread of the part. Then, seat the moveable contact point at the front of the gage in the thread. Apply pressure to the nose of the gage with an index finger to get an indicator reading. It is recommended that the gage be zeroed periodically during use to maintain accurate readings.

Technical Support
Phone: 713-472-7360 Hours: Monday Friday 8AM 5PM (CST)

Product Information and Updates

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Parts List
Take some time to become familiar with all the parts that make up the lead gage by reviewing the labeled diagram below. The part names are important for understanding the operating instructions.

Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Description Base plate Bearing assembly Bearing alone Bearing cap screw Spring Nose cover Nose cap screw Split bushing

Part Number LG-5003-A1 LG-5003-A2 LG-5003-A3 LG-5003-A4 LG-5003-A5 LG-5003-A6 LG-5003-A7 LG-5003-A8

Qty 1 1 1 4 1 1 4 1

Item 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

Description Indicator set screw Handle Handle cap screw Trigger Trigger cap screw Flat contact point Contact point* Indicator**

Part Number LG-5003-A9 LG-5003-A10 LG-5003-A11 LG-5003-A12 LG-5003-A13 P-500 T072* 80-0403**

Qty 1 1 2 1 1 1 3 1

* T072 contact points are shipped standard, but other contact points are available. **A higher resolution indicator is available.
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Setup Procedures
Setting Up the Lead Gage
Materials Needed: Lead gage Contact points (3) Calipers Paper clip

Setting up the lead gage, involves installing the proper size contact points for the application (refer to the table below for selecting the proper model contact point for ACME, Stub ACME, UN threads or API threads). ACME or Stub ACME Threads
Thread Pitch 1 pitch 1.5 pitch 2 pitch 2.5 pitch 3 pitch 3.5 pitch 4 pitch 5 pitch 6, 7 pitch 8 pitch 10 pitch 12 pitch 14 pitch 16 pitch Contact Point Model Number T531T T344T T266T T219T T188T T144T T128T T105T T090T T062T T050T T041T T041T T032T Thread Pitch 1 pitch 2 pitch 3 pitch 3.5 pitch 4 pitch 4.5 pitch 5 pitch 5.5 pitch 6 pitch 8 pitch 10 pitch 11 & 12 pitch 14 pitch 16 pitch 18 pitch

UN Threads
Contact Point Model Number T562 T288 T188 T188 T144 T128 T115 T105 T096 T072 T057 T050 T041 T041 T032

API Threads
Connection Type Hughes Slim Line H-90 All Hughes H-90 API Rotary Shouldered Connections API Rotary Shouldered Connections API Rotary Shouldered Connections Truncated for Extreme Line API Rotary Shouldered Connections API Tubing, Casing and Line Pipe Buttress Casing - Lead API Tubing and Line Pipe API Line Pipe API Line Pipe API Line Pipe API Line Pipe Contact Point Diameter 0.235 0.200 0.144 0.128 0.115 0.105 0.096 0.072 0.062 0.057 0.050 0.041 0.032 0.021 Thread Pitch 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 8 5 10 11 14 18 27 Contact Point Model Number T235 T200 T144 T128 T115 T105T T096 T072 T062 T057 T050 T041 T032 T021

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Setting Up the Lead Gage (continued)

1. Determine interval of measurement required for the inspection by counting thread roots (example shows 8 TPI). The increments in the lead gage are set at intervals from 1 4.

2. Select the correct contact points to install in the gage, based on the connection thread type and pitch size (refer to tables on previous page). 3. Verify the diameter of the contact point ball using calipers or a micrometer.

4. Install a contact point into the moveable holder at the front of the gage.

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Setting Up the Lead Gage (continued)

5. Install the remaining two contact points into the proper holes at the rear of the gage.

6. Once installed, insert a paper clip into the hole in each contact point and tighten.

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Zeroing the Lead Gage

Materials Needed: Lead gage Lead gage standard

The lead gage performs a comparative inspection between a fixed standard and the threaded part. Before applying the gage to a part, you must zero the lead gage on the proper standard. Based on the type of connection being inspected, locate the proper lead gage standard in the table below to ensure consistent and accurate readings. The lead gage should be zeroed on a standard once during each shift, at a minimum. Taper (in/ft) 0 0 1 Threads per Inch 8 & 10 8 & 10 11 11 5 5 Lead Gage Standard Model Number LS-1001 LS-1002 LS-1003 LS-1004 LS-1005 LS-1006

Connection Type API 8-Round Casing, Tubing & Drill Pipe All 10-Round Tubing Straight Threads, 6 -18 Pitch, 4 Length8 & 10 V Form Tubing (straight) 11 V API Line Pipe Straight Threads, Line Pipe API Buttress Casing, Internal/External 14 - 13 API Buttress Casing, Internal/External 16 &Larger 6 API Reg 4, 5 - 6 API Full Hole 2 , 3 5 Hughes Xtra Hole 2 , 2 , 4 Hughes Slim Hole 2 - 5 API INT Flush API Numbered Connections #23 - #50 5, 7 , 8 API Reg API Numbered Connections #56 - #77 2 - 4 Reg 3 , 4 API Full Hole API Numbered Connections #10, #12, #13, #16 M.T. (Macaroni Tubing) 2 - 3 PAC 2 4 American Open Hole 3 - 6 H-90 7 - 8 H-90 2 - 3 Slimline H-90 Straight Threads, 1-5 pitch, 4 length Straight Threads, 6-18 pitch, 4 length

LS-1007

3 3

4 5

LS-1008 LS-1009

1 2 3 1 N/A N/A

4 3 3 3 N/A N/A

LS-1010 LS-1011 LS-1012 LS-1013 LS-5001 LS-5002

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Zeroing the Lead Gage (continued)

1. Loosen the indicator clamp and place fixed contact point in the first groove of standard.

2. Slide the gage over until the fixed contact point seats against the fence.

3. Place moveable contact point into the groove of setting.

For Non-V threads, pull the lead gage toward the load flank of the groove in the standard. For V threads, be sure the contact points touch both flanks of the groove in the standard.

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Zeroing the Lead Gage (continued)

4. With the two contact points properly seated in the grooves of the standard, turn the indicator dial to align the needle with zero. 5. Tighten the indicator clamp.

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Operating Procedures
Inspecting Parts

Materials Needed: Lead gage Part Inspection report

Inspecting parts using the lead gage involves placing the lead gages contact points in the flanks of the thread to obtain an indicator reading. The three-point system on the lead gage provides accurate readings without sweeping the gage.

1. Seat the rear contact points into the thread next to the first scratch on the part (or first full thread).

2. Rock the gage forward and seat the moveable contact point into the thread.

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Inspecting Parts (continued)

3. Use your index finger to apply just enough pressure to maintain the gages contact with the thread flanks. The three point contact system provides accurate measurements without sweeping. Take note of the reading.

If you wish to sweep to obtain the shortest lead dimension, remove the third contact point, (the one not aligned with the moveable contact point). Then, using the rear contact point as the pivot point, sweep the gage for the measurement.

4. Move the gage to a thread at the rear of the part and seat the moveable contact point in the last full thread. Take note of the reading. 5. Record the maximum lead error on an inspection report. 6. During the inspection process, periodically verify the gages repeatability by placing it on the lead standard.

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Care and Maintenance

Replacing the Indicator
Materials Needed: Lead gage Indicator Lead gage setting standard 1/8 hex wrench 7/64 hex wrench 5/64 hex wrench

1. Using a 7/64 hex wrench, loosen the two cap screws on the gage handle and remove the handle.

2. Using a 5/64 hex wrench, loosen the indicator set screw on the nose piece of the gage, and remove the indicator.

3. Remove the flat contact point from the indicator stem.

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Replacing the Indicator (continued)

4. Remove the split bushing from the indicator stem.

5. Insert the flat contact point and sleeve on the indicator shaft of the new indicator. 6. Tighten the flat contact point.

Do not over-tighten the contact point, as damage may occur.

7. Insert the new indicator into nose piece of the gage.

Set Screw

Be sure the split in the sleeve is at a 90 angle to the indicator set screw.

Sleeve Split

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Replacing the Indicator (continued)

8. Using a 5/64 hex wrench, tighten the indicator set screw on the gages nose piece.

9. Replace the gage handle and tighten the cap screws with the 7/64 hex wrench.

10. Loosen the indicator set screw to release the indicator.

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Replacing the Indicator (continued)

11. Place the lead gage on the proper lead gage setting standard. 12. Using a hex wrench, turn the indicator adjustment screw in the gages handle clockwise until the indicator travel reaches the maximum limit.

13. Loosen the indicator clamp and rotate the indicator bezel to align the indicator needle with 10 to give the gage the proper preload.

14. Turn the hex wrench counter clockwise until the indicator needle aligns with zero. Pull back slightly on the indicator if necessary.

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Replacing the Indicator (continued)

15. Using the 5/64 hex wrench, tighten the indicator set screw.

16. Remove the lead gage from the lead standard.

17. Place the gage back on the standard to verify that there is a .010 preload.

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Maintenance Tips
Keep all unprotected metal surfaces coated with light oil. Avoid dropping the gage or subjecting it to any vibration or impact. Keep the gage dry and away from any machine coolant spray. Do not force the movement of any of the mechanical parts. The mechanics are designed to move freely. Keep the indicator face clean.

Warranty Information
Gagemaker warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal operating conditions for 12 months from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to repairing, or at Gagemakers option, replacing any product which is proven to have been defective at the time it was shipped and/or suffered damage during shipping; provided buyer has given Gagemaker written notice of any such claimed defect within 15 days of receipt. Any defective product must be properly packed and shipped to the Gagemaker factory in Pasadena, Texas USA. This warranty applies to all products when used in a normal industrial environment. Any unauthorized tampering, misuse or neglect will make this warranty null and void. Under no circumstances will Gagemaker or any affiliate have any liabilities for loss or for any indirect or consequential damages. The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

Products Requiring Repair or Calibration Return Process

1. Prior to sending any products to Gagemaker, please call 713-472-7360 and request a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from Sales. 2. Include a Purchase Order or work instructions with the returned product. 3. Return to: Gagemaker LP 712 East Southmore Ave. Pasadena, TX 77502-110

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