Thread grinding is one of the most accurate methods for producing threaded forms. Using CNC-controlled precision grinding wheels, this process grinds exact thread forms into gages and other threaded components. Unlike cutting or rolling, thread grinding can consistently produce gages with exact depth, pitch, and lead accuracy.

While thread cutting or rolling may be faster in some cases, only grinding achieves the accuracy required in aerospace, military, energy, and other industries where performance cannot be compromised.

Key advantages of thread grinding include:

• Fast, accurate production of most thread forms
• Less material waste compared to alternative methods
• Consistently shaped threads for a precise fit

At Gage Assembly, we rely on thread grinding to manufacture the gages our customers depend on, ensuring every product performs exactly as intended.

Once threads are formed, achieving the proper finish is equally important. Thread lapping is a finishing process that uses fine abrasives at slow speeds to smooth surfaces with microscopic precision. By removing small imperfections, lapping produces a flawless surface that meets strict requirements.

For gage manufacturing, this process is critical. A gage with poor surface quality can wear quickly and compromise inspections. By creating exceptionally smooth finishes, Gage Assembly ensures that its thread ring gages deliver consistent accuracy, resist wear, and maintain reliability over time.

By combining thread grinding with thread lapping, Gage Assembly creates gages that meet the highest levels of accuracy, durability, and repeatability.

In industries where components must meet close tolerances, the accuracy of inspection tools is just as important as the parts being measured. Through thread grinding and lapping, Gage Assembly produces gages that deliver reliable accuracy for inspecting threaded components.

This level of precision is essential in sectors where reliability cannot be compromised:

• Aerospace. Our gages can be used to measure fasteners and threaded components for critical aerospace systems.
• Defense. Our precision thread gages are used to inspect threaded components for armored vehicles and weapon systems.
• Energy. We provide gages to measure threaded components for turbines and pipelines.
• Other Applications. In addition to the above, our precision gages can be used to inspect threaded components for various automotive, medical, and industrial systems.

By providing gages capable of extreme precision, Gage Assembly helps manufacturers reduce downtime, improve system reliability, and ensure compliance with demanding industry standards.