Unlike micrometers or optical comparators, the Thread-View® System is capable of measuring and recording a diverse range of thread characteristics for both thread gages and threaded products. On average, in one two-minute cycle, this revolutionary system will automatically measure and record the full set of geometries required for compliance to standard measurements.
Measured geometries
- Major diameter (full form and truncated)
- Leading and trailing angles
- Included angle
- Minor diameter
- Lead
- Lead over several threads
- Pitch diameter
- Root radius ("J" series threads)
Users Major Features and Benefits
- Easy-To-Use, PC-Based User Interface
- Significant Cost Savings
- Increased Productivity
- Increased Repeatability
- Assured Compliance
Easy-To-Use, PC-Based User Interface
Whether measuring a thread gage or threaded product, the operator simply answers a few questions so the system knows what min and max tolerance limits to compare against the actual measured values.
Significant Cost Savings
· | 10 times faster than conventional thread gage calibration methods |
· | More economical alternative to calibration outsourcers |
· | Self-contained inspection system eliminating the need for thread measuring wires, gage blocks and optical comparator charts |
· | Delivers a return on initial investment in less than one year |
· | Lease to own programs available - this offers significant cost savings |
Increased Productivity
· | Fastest calibration and inspection methods of thread gages or threaded products |
· | Frees up highly trained Metrologist for other more value added tasks or responsibilities |
· | Complete measurement and reporting cycles of up to 12 thread characteristics accomplished in less than two minutes per gage or product |
· | Operator remains available for other tasks as system is performing measurements |
· | Gage inventory always on-site, no waiting for outside calibrations |
Increased Repeatability and Reproducibility
· | Elimination of the human influence in the calibration in the calibration and inspection process |
· | Repeatability of ±15 micro inches (2 Sigma 99%) |
· | Recall feature from on-line database of calibration and thread standards and specifications assures utilization of correct inspection standard |
· | Eliminates operator bias or equipment variation in the measurement process |
· | Computer generated calibration and inspection reports to eliminate the possibility of transposition and report generation errors |
Assured Compliance
· | NIST traceable certifications generated at end of measurement cycle |
· | Immediate feedback on thread size and thread form facilitates analysis for improvement of overall product quality and process control capability |
· | System measurement resolution and capabilities far exceed industry standards |
· | Meets or exceeds the Inspection or Calibration requirements of FED-STD H-28 Section 20, ASME B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, inch standards, metric standards, SAE AS8879C (Category 1 and 2), United States Military and Government Standards, FAA and ISO specifications |