Thread Inspection Specialist (TIS)

Certification Overview

Thread Inspection Specialist (TIS)

Exam Code: TC-001

The ultimate goal is to provide machinists, inspectors and managers with a better overall understanding of threads, why they must be measured and how to properly measure them resulting in better threading practices and a better overall product for the industry. The Candidate is given a brief history of gauge use, a description of how the connections are used, definition and importance of each individual thread element, proper setting and measurement techniques on a variety of gauges across multiple manufacturers and the importance of proper gauging techniques followed by Instructor lead gauging of various threads in both passing and failing conditions.

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (28 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam.

Exams are online and proctored based, using a webcam and a reliable internet connection exams can be taken anywhere and anytime.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

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  • If a Candidate does not pass the exam in the second (2nd) attempt, the candidate must wait for a period of at least fourteen (14) calendar days from the date of their attempt to retake the exam for third (3rd) time or any subsequent time.
  • The exam can be taken any number of times.

The TIS Certificate is valid for life.

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Note: The TIS Certification has no pre-requisites.

Course Outline

Module 1 - Thread Form

  • Introduction to T&C Threads
  • Thread Form Intro
  • Parts of a Thread
  • T&C Thread Forms

Module 2 - Thread Length

  • Introduction to Thread Length
  • Thread Length Importance
  • Thread Length Measurement

Module 3 - Thread Height

  • Introduction to Thread Height
  • Thread Height Importance
  • Thread Height Spec Callouts
  • Thread Height vs Thread Addendum
  • Internal Thread Height Measurement Instruction
  • External Thread Height Measurement Instruction

Module 4 - Thread Addendum

  • Introduction to Thread Addendum
  • Thread Addendum Defined
  • Thread Addendum Importance
  • Thread Addendum Measurement
  • Thread Addendum Spec Callouts
  • Internal Thread Addendum Measurement Instruction
  • External Thread Addendum Measurement Instruction

Module 5 - Thread Lead

  • Introduction to Thread Lead
  • Thread Lead Defined
  • Thread Lead Importance
  • Thread Lead Measurement
  • Thread Lead vs Pitch
  • Thread Lead vs PD/Standoff
  • Internal Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
  • External Thread Lead Measurement Instruction

Module 6 - Thread Taper

  • Introduction to Thread Taper
  • Thread Taper Defined
  • Thread Taper Importance
  • Thread Taper Measurement
  • Thread Taper Spec Callouts
  • Thread Taper vs Standoff
  • Thread Taper Degree & Callouts
  • Internal Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
  • External Thread Lead Measurement Instruction

Module 7 - Thread Pitch Diameter

  • Introduction to Pitch Diameter
  • Pitch Diameter/Crest Diameter Defined
  • T&C Pitch Diameter Importance
  • T&C Pitch Diameter Measurement
  • Pitch Diameter Spec callouts
  • Internal Thread Lead Measurement Instruction
  • External Thread Lead Measurement Instruction

Target Audience

 This Certificaiton is intended for both new and experienced thread inspectors.

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