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1. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this procedure is to demonstrate the inspection method threaded connections on drill
stem elements,
tool joints, casing, tubing, accessories etc.

2. SCOPE:
This procedure applies to operators and QC personnel.

3. RESPONSIBILITY:
QHSE Manager, Workshop Supervisor, Planning Engineer and QC inspectors are responsible for
implementation of this procedure.

4. DEFINITION

5.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

 All personnel charged with performing this process shall comply with the company health &
safety policy & HSE procedures relevant to operations undertaken at the Drilltech facility

 To wear necessary and applicable Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), not

limited to: steel toe cap boots, hand gloves, glasses, ear protection, coveralls, and
hard hat.

 Before starting work, observe machine & surrounding area for discrepancies related to
HSE like loose/broken/improperly insulated cables, wastes etc. and concerns, if any, shall
immediately be reported to superiors to correct & advise

6.0 PROCEDURE
THREAD INSPECTION
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6.1
6.1.1 Thread Stand-off

6.1.1.1 In Gauging Product threads, the gauges should be handled with care.
Bring the gages from gage room to workshop at least 15 minutes prior to use so that gages get stabilized
at room temperature. Machinist shall ensure this prior to gauging.
Clean both the gauge and product threads thoroughly before assembling.
6.1.1.2 A light film of thin oil will protect the gauge when in use and increase the life of the gauge.
6.1.1.3 Gauges shall be set up firmly on the product, and mated hand tight without spinning into place. A
rod about 6” long may be used for this.
6.1.1.4 Measure the distance between the Gauge face to the Shoulder on the connection as shown in
figure 1 and figure 2.(Rotary Shoulder Connection-RSC) & figure 3 & 4 (Tubing, Line pipe & Casing
Connection)
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6.1.2 Taper Measurement :

6.1.2.1 For Tapered connection threads, taper shall be defined as the increase in the pitch diameter of
the thread, in inches per foot of thread.
6.1.2.2 The measurements are made for suitable interval lengths (1”) and observed errors.
6.1.2.3 Gauge Contact points :
6.1.2.3. A Contact points of taper gauge shall be of the ball –point type and shall preferably be
made of tungsten carbide.
6.1.2.3. B. The dimensions of the contact points shall be such that they contact the thread flanks
rather than the minor cone.
6.1.2.3. C. The commonly used contact points meeting flank contact requirements are shown in
table 1.
6.1.2.4 Measurement
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6.1.2.4. A With the adjustable arm of the caliper set to the size of the external thread under
inspection, the fixed contact shall be placed in position at the first perfect thread and
the contact on the plunger located in the same thread. 180 Degrees opposite
6.1.2.4. B The fixed contact point shall be held firmly in position, the plunger contact
oscillated through a small arc, and the dial gauge is set to Zero position coincides with
the maximum indication.
6.1.2.4. C A line can be scribed on the thread crests parallel to thread axis used to align the
fixed contact point for maintaining the same radial position
6.1.2.4. D Move the fixed contact to the one inch distance at the same radial position relative to
the axis of the thread and measure the reading by oscillating the plunger contact
point.
6.1.2.4. E The difference between the measurements shall be the taper in that interval.

TAPER MEASUREMENT
Table -1: Ball Point Diameters
No of threads Ball Point
Thread Form Taper Inches/Foot
per Inch (inch)
V-0.038R 2.00 4 0.144
V-0.038R 3.00 4 0.144
V-0.040 3.00 5 0.115
V-0.050 3 4 0.144
V-0.050 2 4 0.144
V-0.055 1.5 6 0.096
V-0.065 2 4 0.144
v-076 1.5 4 0.144
H-90 2 3½ 0.202
H-90 3 3½ 0.202
SL-H90 1.25 3 0.235
8RD ¾ 8 0.072
8LP ¾ 8 0.072
10RD ¾ 10 0.057
10LP ¾ 10 0.057
11.5LP ¾ 11 ½ 0.050
14LP ¾ 14 0.041
18LP ¾ 18 0.032
27LP ¾ 27 0.021
Buttress ¾ &1 5 0.090
Ball Point diameter Tolerance is +0.002”
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6.1.3 Lead Measurement
6.1.3.1 Lead is defined as the distance from a point on a thread turn corresponding point on the next
thread turn.
6.1.3.2 Gauge Contact points :

4.1.3.2. A. Contact points of Lead gauge shall be of the ball–point type and shall preferably be
made of tungsten carbide.
4.1.3.2. B. The dimensions of the contact points shall be such that they contact the thread flanks
rather than the minor cone.
4.1.3.2. C. The commonly used contact points meeting flank contact requirements are shown in
Table 2.
Adjustment of gauge
6.1.3.2.1 Before use, the movable ball point shall be set to provide a distance between points equal to the
interval of threads (1”) to be inspected and the dial gauge indicator set to zero position when the
gauge is applied to the standard template,
6.1.3.2.2 If the gauge does not register zero, the dial gauge shall be adjusted to zero and lock the dial

6.1.4 LEAD MEASUREMENT

6.1.4.1 PROCEDURE.
6.1.4.1.1 The contact points shall be placed in the proper thread grooves and the gauge shall be pivoted
upon the fixed ball point through a small arc and fond record the reading.

TABLE – 2: BALL POINT DIAMETERS

Thread Form Taper Inches/Foot No of threads per Inch Ball Point (inch)
V-0.038R 2.00 4 0.144
V-0.038R 3.00 4 0.144
V-0.040 3.00 5 0.115
V-0.050 3 4 0.144
V-0.050 2 4 0.144
V-0.055 1.5 6 0.096
V-0.065 2 4 0.144
v-076 1.5 4 0.144
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H-90 2 3½ 0.202
H-90 3 3½ 0.202Page 1 of 8
SL-H90 1.25 3 0.235
Thread Form Taper Inches/Foot No of threads per Inch Ball Point (inch)
8RD ¾ 8 0.072
8LP ¾ 8 0.072
10RD ¾ 10 0.057
10LP ¾ 10 0.057
11.5LP ¾ 11 ½ 0.050
14LP ¾ 14 0.041
18LP ¾ 18 0.032
27LP ¾ 27 0.021
Buttress ¾ &1 5 0.062
Ball Point diameter Tolerance is +0.002”
6.1.5 Thread Height Measurement
6.1.5.1 Height of threads shall be defined as the distance between the crest and root, normal to the axis
of thread.
6.1.5.2 Gauge Contact Points: The contact points for height gauges shall be ball type / Point Type and
shall not be contact the thread flank.
6.1.5.3 Gauges: Thread height shall be measured with gauges of the type illustrated in figure (1) for
external threads and internal threads as size permits or type illustrated in Figure (2) for internal
threads. Such gauges shall have indicators graduated to register the deviation in thread height.
6.1.5.4 The contact ball shall be placed in the proper thread groove with the anvil in a line parallel to the
axis of the thread and resting on the crest of the adjacent threads. The gauges type (1) shall be
oscillated through a small arc on each side of the position normal to the taper cone.

7. TOOTH THICKNESS

A single pitch is the combination of tooth thickness (sometimes also called "tooth width") and
groove width. The tooth thickness is the physical helical ridge constructed by the stab flank,
load flank, and the crest on a thread screw. The groove width is the physical helical valley
constructed by the stab flank, load flank, and the root of a thread screw. The tooth thickness
and groove width have an inverse relationship with each other. If the tooth thickness is
narrow, the groove width will be wide, and vice versa. For buttress threads, the thread form
shall conform to the basic dimensions within the tolerances of Figure 2 and 3 including the
requirements of thread height, included flank angles, tooth thickness, or groove width."
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8. GO / No GO Gages

9. ANGLE THREAD
FORM MEASUREMENT

“Thread form
shall be assessed with an Optical Comparator/Profile
Projector or equivalent form assessment device. A thread form master overlay, physical
or digital, of known accuracy is required. Thread angles shall be measured with an
Optical Comparator/ Profile Projector or equivalent precision angle measuring
device.”Angular, as well as linear assessments of the defects shall be determined by
comparing the thread profile image with that of a toleranced thread overlay or by direct
measurement.”
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10.RUN OUT (BUTTRESS ONLY)

The run-out gauge (see below figure) shall be used to check the run-out thread root and insure that the
external thread is sufficiently long and is a true run out thread. The run-out gauge indicator shall be set to
zero using a flat surface as a setting standard for size
13 3/8 and smaller. For size 16 and larger casing, the run-out gauge indicator shall be set to zero using
the perfect thread roots as a setting standard. These perfect thread roots shall be checked for acceptable
taper prior to setting the run-out gauge
10.1 Procedure (Run-out)
If the last thread groove is less than or equal to the distance from the end of the pipe to the apex of the
makeup triangle, the thread must be a true run-out thread. The thread run-out shall be measured where it
terminates or at the apex of the makeup triangle, whichever is the shortest length, by placing the run-out
gauge contact point at 90 degrees prior to the thread termination or the apex of the triangle, and rotating
the run-out gauge clockwise until the contact point is out of the thread groove or beyond the triangle
apex. If the dial indicator reads +0.005 in. (+0.13 mm) or less, the run-out is acceptable.

10.2 LINEAR MEASUREMENTS:

10.2.1 PIN INSPECTION (For RSC)

10.2.1.1 Length of Pin: It shall be measured with the help of general Vernier caliper from the
face of the pin to the mating shoulder along with the axis of the tool joint.

10.2.1.2 A. Thread run out Length on standard Pin (RSC)

It shall be measured as the distance between the pin shoulder and the intersection of
the pin base diameter with the thread flank at the first point of full thread depth, and it
shall not exceed ½” (0.500”):
10.2.1.3 B. Full Crested Thread Length (Tubing, Casing & line Pipe)
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Threads that are not fully crested have historically been and continue to be referred to
as “black crest threads” because the original mill surface has not been removed. The
term “black crest thread” is a useful descriptive term; however, it should be pointed out
that there can also be non-full crested threads that are not black crested.
Last scratch length This is the length between the shoulder face to the last scratch and
shall be measured with vernier.

10.2.1.4 Cylindrical Diameter of flat on Std Pin (RSC)

It shall be measured at the end of the pin thread towards the shoulder with the
help of micrometer or outside caliper and vernier
10.2.1.5 Bevel Diameter(Pin ID Bevel/Pin End Bevel & OD Bevel)
It shall be measured with the vernier caliper or outside caliper and vernier.
10.2.1.6 Relief Groove Diameter (Stress relieve features) (RSC)
It shall be measured with the micrometer or outside caliper and vernier
10.2.1.7 Length of relief groove (RSC):
This is the length between the shoulder and the first thread flank and shall be measure
with a vernier.
10.3 BOX INSPECTION.
10.3.1 Minimum length of Box thread
This is the length from the shoulder to the last scratch. and measured with a vernier.

10.3.2 Box Depth

This is the length from the shoulder to the end of the box and shall be measured with
Vernier.

10.3.3 Counter Bore Dia and Depth.

The counter bore diameter shall be measured at the starting of the bore as the counter
bore is in taper in diameter and can be measured with Vernier.
The Counter bore depth is the length from the shoulder to the starting of the first thread
which shall be measured with vernier.
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6.2
6.2.2
10.3.4 Bore Back Cylinder Diameter.(Stress relieve feature)(RSC)
This is the diameter after the last scratch and shall be measured with outside caliper
and vernier.
10.3.5 Last scratch length
This is the length between the shoulder face to the last scratch and shall be measured
with vernier.
11 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
API Specification 7-1, 7-2, 5CT, 5B latest Edition.
12 RECORDS:
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REVISION NO. REVISION DETAIL DATE OF REVISION

00 Initial Issue 27.09.2020

7 REVISION HISTORY