(Gagemaker: Houston) -- Gagemaker L.P. has released its new thread engineering software for American Petroleum Institute (API) tapered threads, TDWIN TAPER.

TDWIN TAPER provides critical dimensions and drawings for down-hole tubular connectors based on the most current industry standards. All the necessary details to machine, inspect, and document tubular connection threads are in one convenient source.

Easily access information for preferred and nonpreferred rotary-shouldered connections, tubing and casing connections, and any combination of crossover. Choose from a wide variety of connection types and sizes. Several options for viewing drawings, reviewing inspection gauge information, or for setting up inspection reports are available.

TDWIN TAPER delivers printable drawings suitable for manufacturing. All drawings follow the ANSI/ASME Y14.100: 2004 (R2009)—“Engineering Drawing Practices” standard for industry compatibility. Print gauge setup and inspection reports with specific customer and order information. Brand reports by inserting your company logo.

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