The Authority in Precision Thread Depth Gaging | Leitech US
The Authority in Precision Thread Depth Gaging | Leitech US

Calibrate your Leitech COMBI Gage for depth with the Calibration Master.
Simply dial in the thread pitch on the master, and calibrate the depth measuring scale.
A step-by-step guide to verifying NIST-traceable accuracy and setting the zero-point for functional thread depth.
Traceability: Learn how to verify your gage against master standards for ISO 1502 compliance.
Zero-Point Alignment: Ensuring the telescoping scale is perfectly synchronized with the first full thread ridge.
Technical Summary: This procedure is the foundation of Leitech process control. By following this calibration workflow, quality labs ensure accurate depth calibration.
Maintaining 100% data integrity with high-resolution digital depth gaging and wireless SPC verification.
Maximize uptime in high-volume production with rapid member changeover and torque setting verification.

Over 30 years of helping Tier 1 Aerospace and Automotive shops eliminate "measurement lag" and reclaim machine capacity.

The Problem: Traditional shops waste thousands of dollars on "static" gages—buying a new one for every single depth requirement. This ties up capital and clutters the quality lab.
The Leitech Solution: Because a single COMBI gage is adjustable across its entire range, it does the work of an entire drawer of conventional tools.

The Problem: The "Two-Step" method (thread plug followed by a depth gage) is a production bottleneck. On high-hole-count parts like engine blocks or manifolds, those extra seconds add up to hours of lost time.
The Leitech Solution: Our "Single Operation" system verifies thread size and functional depth simultaneously.

The Problem: To "be safe," many shops drill and tap 15%–40% deeper than the blueprint requires. This "ghost depth" kills tool life and wastes expensive spindle time.
The Leitech Solution: Precision depth monitoring at the machine allows your operators to hit the exact spec every time—no more "guessing" and over-tapping.
In high-precision manufacturing, "close enough" is a failure. Whether you are a Quality Manager defending an audit, a CNC Programmer verifying a thread-mill offset, or a Metrologist standardizing a lab, the goal is the same: Absolute Process Control.
If you have ever searched for “how to check thread depth on blind holes,” you have seen the workarounds: grinding down gages, zeroing calipers on bolt heads, or the unreliable "count the turns" method.
The Reality: These methods are not NIST-traceable. They are prone to operator "feel" and do not measure functional thread engagement. If your blueprint calls for a +/- tolerance, a "calibrated bolt" is a liability.
The Leitech Solution: The COMBI system provides a direct, scale-based reading of the functional thread available for the fastener. It eliminates the risk of "bottoming out" and ensures your engagement meets the design spec every time.
A common point of confusion in the gage lab is where the measurement actually starts.
Why use a thread plug and a separate depth tool? This "split process" is the leading cause of inspection bottlenecks and data entry errors.
By consolidating these into one single operation, you reclaim up to 45% of inspection time and eliminate the "double-handling" of precision parts.
High-quality gaging should be an investment, not a consumable. The "Disposable Gage" mindset is a relic of the past.
We speak the language of your industry, whether you are in a Gage Lab or on the Machining floor:
Technical demo of a Leitech COMBI gage performing simultaneous thread size qualification and depth measurement in a blind hole.

The authority in precision thread depth gaging for over 30 years, Leitech has been more than just a tool manufacturer—we are the architects of the thread depth gaging category. When we introduced the original COMBI system, we transformed inspection from a manual 'guesswork' process into a repeatable, NIST-traceable science.

Today, Leitech U.S. continues that legacy of Danish innovation. While others have attempted to replicate our gages, they cannot replicate our precision. We remain dedicated to providing the automotive, aerospace, medical and defense industries with the 'One Tool, Dual Measurement' solutions that ensure absolute process control. When quality is non-negotiable, the industry turns to the original. The industry turns to Leitech.
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