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Casing:
•The terms Casing applies to pipe that is used to line the drilled hole to protect the
well from formation fluid flow or formation collapse.

Tubing:
•The term Tubing applies to the innermost pipe in a well. Well fluids are brought to
the surface through the tubing.

Threading
A machining process to form root and crest on the component to enable it to form
long gas tight string

Coupling
Component with Thread use to connect two part.

Thread inspection
Evaluation of Threading process to comply with API 5 B and API 5 B1
specification

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Specifications and reference:

API 5 CT
 Casing Size range 4½” to 20”
Tubing size range 1” to 4½”
Coupling for all product

API 5 B
•Specification for Threading, Gauging and Thread Inspection
of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe Threads.

API 5 B1
• Gauging and Inspection of Casing, Tubing, and Line Pipe Threads

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Elements of Thread
Chamfer: The beveled surface, beginning at the end of the pipe or coupling, in
which the thread form starts
Crest: The top of the thread.
Root: The bottom of the thread.
Effective thread length: Designated as L2 for round thread This is the theoretical
point at which the vanish cone angle begins.
Full-crest thread length: The length measured parallel to the thread axis from the
end of the pipe to the first non full-crested thread.
Perfect thread length: The last perfect thread location on external threads.
Imperfect thread length: The buttress threads located beyond the L7 plane (away
from the pipe ends).
Standoff: A distance from coupling face to pipe thread vanish point

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Elements of Thread
Height of thread: The distance between the root and crest of the thread measured
normal (perpendicular) to the thread axis.
Lead: The distance from a point on a thread to a corresponding point on the next
thread turn, measured parallel to the thread axis.
Pitch diameter: On a taper thread, the pitch diameter at a given position on the
thread axis is the diameter of the pitch cone at that position. On buttress threads, this
is midway between the major and minor diameter
Torque: A force that tends to produce rotation—the force causing a threaded
connection to makeup

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Types of Threads

External Upset Tubing

Non Upset Tubing

Short Thread Casing

Long Thread Casing

Buttress Thread Casing

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Elements of Thread - Round Tread Casing Tubing 8 RD LC

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Elements of Thread - Round Tread Casing Tubing 8 RD LC

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Elements of Thread – Buttress Tread Configuration up to 13 3/8 “ OD 5 TPI BC

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Elements of Thread – Buttress Tread Configuration up to 13 3/8 “ OD 5 TPI BC

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To Start With

•Request the product thread drawing or details of Threading parameter Production

order document is having all this information .
•Verify Required Measuring Gauges are available
•Verify inspection reports are available
•List all the gage serial numbers used to inspect the part
•Verify the ball contact sizes are correct
•Set the gages to a zero on a calibrated standard
•Clean thread with air remove any loose particle and burr on the thread profile
•Verify the thread form is correct
•Start the inspection

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Ring and Plug Gauges to Measure Stand off

Deviation from Basic value is measured .

Ring gauge is used for External thread –
Casing and Tubing
Plug Gauge is used for Internal Threading -
Coupling

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Thread Height Gauge

Align the gage base parallel to the

thread axis and tilt the base back and
Gauge setting ensure Zero on forth to obtain the lowest reading
master reference gauge by moving
backward and forward

•8 Round thread height = .072125”

•10 Round thread height = .05560”
•Buttress ¾”TPF thread height = .0620”
•Buttress 1”TPF thread height = .0620”

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Thread Height Gauge

• Set Height Gauge using a setting Gauge Number TH-3002

standard
• Double check zero setting 1. Measure only within the perfect
• Start Measurement thread length. Perfect thread
length is labeled “L2” on the
product drawing.

2. Align the gage base parallel to

the thread axis and tilt the base
back and forth to obtain the
lowest reading.

8 Round thread height = .072125”

10 Round thread height = .05560”
Buttress ¾”TPF thread height = .0620”
Buttress 1”TPF thread height = .0620”

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Thread Lead Gauge

Ensure Zero on master reference gauge by moving

gauge left/right in fixed distance 1inch or 2 inch

Place the fixed ball contact in the first full

depth thread. try to find out zero reading
record deviation

• Lead per inch +/-0.003”

•Cumulative Lead +/- 0.006”

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Thread Lead Gauge

Measuring the part

Gauge Number LG-5002

 Set using a Standard 1. Place the fixed ball contact in the first full depth
thread.
 Double-check your zero setting
2. Move the fixed ball back one thread and check
 Measure the part
again.
 Compare the standard to the machined lead
3. Try to find out Zero or Deviation

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Thread Taper Gauge

Set Zero reading at first thread Take

first reading at 5 or 8 TPI as per Thread
parameter by moving the dial pin in
thread root finding out gauge return
point repeat process two- three times
in same plan
There are two cone angles or tapers
Taper Per Foot -TPF
•All 8-round threads are ¾”
•Buttress sizes 4½”- 13⅜” are 1” TPF
•Buttress sizes 16”- 20” are 1” TPF

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Thread Taper Gauge

Zero the dial on the first thread.

Do not lock the bezel clamp!

To inspect, move the gage up the taper 1”

(8-round = 8 threads, Buttress = 5 threads)

After moving back 1” up the taper, double-check

your radial position of the gage to the part or chuck

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Thread MRP Gauge

Engage the fixed point in

starting thread try to find out
zero reading record deviation

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Thread MRP Gauge

While holding
MRP-2001 the gage
is preset to sizeagainst the of
by the use part
“A”
face,
& “B”sweep left and right to find the
Rod Standards
largest indicator value. Then, rotate the “B”
gage 90° and repeat Standard

The MRP Shoe makes contact with the crest cone

“A” Standard

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What we do with MRP Gauge
Largest and smallest indicator readings provide data for calculating Average Cone Diameter
(ACD) and Thread Ovality. They both use the same data but calculate the readings in
different ways.

Average Cone Diameter Ovality

The diameter of the part would be, How egg-shaped or out of round
if it were round LARGE
the pipe is
READING

(Largest Diameter - Smallest Diameter) = ACD Largest Diameter - Smallest Diameter = Ovality
2 SMALL
READING

Largest Smallest Averaged Largest Smallest

Ovality
Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
+.005 -.010 -.0025 +.005 -.010 .015
Largest Smallest Averaged Largest Smallest
Ovality
Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
-.005 -.010 -.0075 -.005 -.010 .005
Largest Smallest Averaged Largest Smallest
Ovality
Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
-.015 +.001 -.007 -.015 +.001 .016

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Average Cone Diameter

Average Cone Diameter is the distance across the face of the pipe or coupling.

Determining the “round” diameter of a connector requires locating the largest and the smallest diameter
readings on the part and taking the average of these two readings.

LARGE
READING

SMALL
READING

Largest Smallest Averaged Largest Smallest Averaged

Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter Diameter
+.005 -.010 -.0025 +.005 -.005 .000

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Thread Ovality
Thread Ovality is the amount of out-of-roundness in a piece of pipe or a coupling. Determining
ovality requires locating the largest and the smallest diameter readings on the part and adding the
smallest reading to the largest reading. The ovality is the difference between these values. Ovality
readings are always positive (no sign attached).

LARGE
READING

SMALL
READING

Largest Smallest Total

Largest Smallest Total
Diameter Diameter Ovality
Diameter Diameter Ovality
+.005 -.010 .015 +.005 -.005 .010

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Pin Length Inspection

Always keep the scale parallel to

the pipe axis.

L2=Perfect thread length. Crest of thread

L2 must have a full radius top.
L4
L4=Last scratch length.

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Thread Form Inspection

TP-8R Profile inspecting pin and coupling thread. Always check the first starting thread.

Remember: When debarring the thread with a flapper wheel, burrs can be rolled into the thread groove. When the
connections are made up on the rig, burrs will cause galling Ensure

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Coupling Thread Lead Inspection
Gauge number LG-5002

• Set Gauge to zero using a standard 1. Place the fixed ball contact in the first full
• Double check your zero setting depth thread.
2. Move the fixed ball back one thread and
check again.
3. Record measurement .

Remember: Each different taper requires a different lead setting standard

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Coupling Thread Height Inspection

 Set to zero using a standard

 Double check your zero setting

Gauge number TH-3006

Thread Heights:
8-Round = .0721” 1. Align the gage parallel to the thread axis.
Buttress = .0620” 2. Lift up and down to obtain the lowest reading.
3. Record your measurement.

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Coupling Taper Inspection

Gauge Number IT 6000

Zero the dial on the first thread.
Do not lock the bezel clamp!

Note the radial location of the gage to

the part or chuck.
(6 or 12 o’clock is best)

To inspect, move the gage down

the taper 1” or:
8 threads for 8-round
5 threads for Buttress

After moving 1” down the taper,

double check your radial position of
the gage to the part or chuck.

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Coupling PD Inspection with an MRP-2002
(Crest Cone Diameter Inspection)

“B”
Standard
Gauge Number MRP-2002 is preset to size with the
use of “A” & “B” Rod Standards

While holding the gage against the part face,

sweep left & right to find the largest indicator
value
Rotate the gage 90° and repeat

“A”
Standard

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Coupling Length Inspection
Q

“Q” is measured from the coupling face

to the start of the 35° chamfer.

Always keep the scale parallel to the

coupling axis.

NL/2 = ½ the coupling length.

NL/2
NL = Length of coupling.
Coupling Length (NL)

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MRP Gauge Tolerance

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MRP Gauge Tolerance

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