Description

DATE: September 18, 2026

TIME: 11:00AM-1:00PM EST

TOPIC: Metric Threads - Understanding the Basics

FORMAT: GoTo Webinar

INSTRUCTOR: Laurence Claus

DESCRIPTION:

In this webinar we will cover the basics of metric threads; terminology, how to read thread designations, thread fit, and general concepts in inspecting and gaging metric threads. Participants should emerge with a better understanding of what the terms used to describe thread characteristics refer to, the differences and how to distinguish between standard, fine, and extra fine thread pitches, how to read or generate an accurate thread description (designation), what is the Pitch Diameter and why is it important, what the “alphabet soup” of letters and numbers related to thread fit means, the difference between right and left handed threads, and what System 21 and System 22 mean related to inspecting threads.  

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPANT:

• Anyone relatively new to the industry that doesn’t understand threads
• Anyone that would like to learn more about metric threads 
• Quality
• Engineering
• Thread Rolling Lead-men or Supervisors
• Sales
• Anyone generally interested in learning more about the industry