Gages for Military-Grade Defense
Gage Assembly has been a trusted source of specialty and military gages for over 70 years. Our products help ensure the world’s most demanding applications have consistent and reliable parts. We manufacture precision thread ring and thread plug gages that meet a range of defense industry specifications, including MIL-S7742D, MIL-S-8879C, and AS8879. We can also produce custom gages based on your design drawing.
Learn more about the value of military-grade gages, how they are used, and why Gage Assembly is your top choice for these critical tools.
The Importance of Military-Grade Gages
State-of-the-art military equipment protects against security threats and supports the success of critical missions. Everything from weapons systems to ground and air vehicles must be built from quality, accurate parts. Since even small components, like threaded fasteners, need to fit and function properly in larger assemblies. This means they must be manufactured and inspected with extreme precision.
Gages simplify the process of verifying the size and pitch diameter of external and internal threads and guarantee compliance with application specifications. In most cases, standards require that gages are accurate within millionths of an inch.
At Gage Assembly, we offer high-precision gages that meet the tight tolerances required by the defense industry. We combine decades of industry experience with hands-on customer service to ensure every mission-critical detail meets your needs.
Gages for Military Applications
In military equipment manufacturing, precision gages verify that threaded components are accurately machined. Gages are used to quickly and definitively determine if threads meet precise dimension and pitch specifications. This in turn indicates that fasteners will fit correctly and provide a long-lasting, reliable performance. There are two basic types of thread gages: ring and plug.
Ring gages measure the functional diameter of external threads, while plug gages measure the pitch diameter of internal threads. Thread gages are used during the manufacturing process for quality control purposes, to ensure each component is within tolerance. They are also useful during maintenance or repair to assess worn threads and inspect replacement parts.
Our gages used in military applications are custom-made to your requirements and manufactured in compliance with all relevant Mil-Spec and DoD standards. At Gage Assembly, our military-grade gages facilitate fast and accurate inspection of fasteners used in many types of equipment, including:
- Artillery.
- Firearms.
- Weapon system components.
- Vehicles.
- Enclosures and cases.
Go and No-Go Gages
Our gages provide a clear and accurate determination on the dimensions of fasteners: either the part engages with it or it doesn’t. This is called “go or no-go” verification, or fixed limit gaging. These gages are made with a “go” end that will engage with the threads and a “no go” end that will not engage. This simple yet effective pass or fail tool makes it very easy to tell if threaded components are out of tolerance.
For example, if a part is in tolerance, the “go” end will engage with the thread correctly while the “no-go” end should not fit more than one or two turns. Our products meet a wide range of tolerance options and are manufactured according to your needs.
Why Choose Gage Assembly?
Gage Assembly offers the expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities to make critical inspection tools for demanding defense industry applications. We use state-of-the-art CNC machine centers and high-precision internal and external thread grinding machines. Our gages are carefully inspected for accuracy and are available with short lead times and competitive prices.
As a member of the National Association of Manufacturers, we’re committed to operational excellence and implementing the most advanced manufacturing equipment and practices. We take on custom projects of any size, working closely with each customer to solve application-specific challenges. Visit our About Us page to learn more, or review our Homepage for information on the other industries we serve.
Custom Gages for Defense from Gage Assembly
As a third-generation, privately held company, Gage Assembly has a reputation for quality and integrity. Our solutions have been essential to mission-critical projects for over 70 years. We are ISO 9001:2015-certified and manufacture standard and custom thread gages for virtually any type of thread. All of our products are manufactured in our 23,000 sq. ft. facility north of Chicago, Illinois.
To learn more about our product lines and ordering details, request a catalog or contact us to discuss quotes for custom gages.