Thread Gage Calibration Software to look up requireds/specs for thread gages

[stefanhg]

Hello Stijloor,

I am associated with this company.

 

[Marc]

Hello Stijloor,

I am associated with this company.

In the future, please state your relationship in any thread in which you 'recommend' this software, or any software or product which you have a connection with.

Technically the TOS here only allows for recommendations by users, not 'selling' by people who have a connection to the company.

 

[stefanhg]

Thanks Marc,

i use the software for consultation services.

 

[Marc]

Yes, that is the correct one. I had the name a little worng in my post, my bad. Also, thanks for finding a link to someone that sells it. So to correct my post...

3. (broken link removed). It stands for: Screw Thread Engineering To Federal Standards. Catchy name, huh. This screw thread engineering software has the best selection of thread types. I own a copy of this STETFS and find it difficult to operate; however; I do know many that own STETFS and prefer using it over others. (Last I knew, the developer of the software is looking for a buyer to the rights to the code.)

I just received this email:

On 9/11/08 10:22 AM, Reed J Lagasse at stetfs -- hughes.net wrote:

> The artical about "Screw Thread Engineering To Federal Standards" software
> STETFS is owned by Reed J Lagasse and not by Swanson Gage. They are a
> distributor of my software.
> My webpage is at www.stetfs.com and can be viewed by doing a search of Screw
> Thread Engineering Software.
> My software is not hard to use as described on your page. I have 300 hundred
> companies that use my software and I problably had less then 50 telephone
> calls for technical support.

 

[Southern Girl]

I have just finished a detailed study using STEFTS and the Buttress Thread Standard (B1.9). I am collecting reverse engineering data on some plastic threads for one of our designers. (I hate when they make threads in plastic that are not true to the standard!)

I have been using STEFTS since the mid 90s and only have one complaint which is not really about the software. There is no manual or help button to tell you how to use it for "special" threads. If you are just looking up a standard thread, the software is pretty straight forward. Looking up specials can be a little more challenging, but you just have to keep playing with it.

I used to call Phil Larouche at Swanson (he provided technical data) if I had questions, but I call Reed now. I may make one call a year if that often.

This is the third different company that I have introduced this software too. It is inexpensive and must not be too complicated.

I am not computer literate. I am computer dangerous!

 

[obuddyk]

I felt the need to express my opinions concerning Thread Engineering Software. Some of the information that I have recently read on this forum is not correct or at least incomplete. I have been on the lookout for any type of thread engineering program for many years and have used all of them that I am able to find. There are several functional programs available on the market costing between $350.00 to $500.00. The 2 best ones have been previously mentioned in this forum but the information was not complete. My choice would be STETFS software available through Swanson Tool or Ideal Thread Gage. The software was developed by Reed Lagasse with help from several respected thread engineers in this country. It is easy to use, contrary to previous statements, and develops thread data for all product as well as all gaging in one operation. There are 14 major programs and many of them have extra functions so most any thread may be engineered quickly and accurately. There is an instructiion manual supplied to every customer who purchases a licensed copy through one of the licensed companies. Of course, a little practice and maybe a couple of walk throughs help accelerate proficiency. Give me a hard engineering problem and let me demonstrate how quickly I can give you a fax response. The information is always free and courteous. There is a European program that is very good for ISO threads but leaves much to be desired for us in the U.S. Osborne Gage has a good program but only engineers one type of thread function at a time. There are also several programs that are missing from the Osborne program. Specifically the DS, TS, Special unequal angle and special equal angle thread engineering programs. Metric STI and European ISO programs are also missing. Once you input the basic thread data, you may view or print the internal & external thread product information, as well as the thread plug, ring and set plug data. If you are so inclined and have the math knowledge you may also view/print the formulas used to compute the data. The programs are updated, although occasionally, because most all of the errors and bugs were worked out in the last 12 years. I would like to challenge anyone to accuracy and speed tests if you are interested. Partial programs are available for $200.00 or complete programs for $499.00. All of the programs are based on ANSI/ASME, Military, Aerospace and Commercial standards and all of the standards used for each program is referenced on the top of the view page.

NOTE: This post technically violates the Elsmar Cove Forum ToS. The poster did not clearly disclose that he is an authorized dealer of STETFS software (Ideal Thread Gage). That being the case, and considering the following about "obuddyk":

# Today's Date: 11th January 2011
# Last Activity: 23rd September 2008 11:57 PM
# Registration Date: 18th September 2008

 

[Southern Girl]

"There is an instructiion manual supplied to every customer who purchases a licensed copy through one of the licensed companies. "

I have "purchased" 3 copies of the STETFS software from Swanson and the only instructions I ever received was for installation and how to open the different files. Maybe I am being a little too sensitive, but I take offense at the implications you made in your last post. I could have very easily made a copy of the STETFS software and taken it with me to each company, however I did not. I feel like it is a very good and in-expensive ($400) software and far out weighs having to perform the calculations (which I still have to do from time to time) from the standards.

Even though writing this response has allowed me to calm down, I am still going to post it just to make you aware. Friends?

 

[Wayne]

I have been using STEFTS since the mid 90s ...

Some of the coments above come from distributors of the various softwares and thus may be somewhat biased.

Southern Girl, as a long term user of STEFTS, will you do a "taste test" for us?

There is a 10-day free trial of ThreadTech software available on the web. Would you be willing to test the software and let us know your opinion of ThreadTech as to how it compares to STEFTS?

 

[Craig H.]

There can be little doubt that there are some highly qualified and respected people posting in this thread. However, I would like to point out that when a member posts something about a product or service, and they have a relationship with said product or service, such as ownership of or employment by the company producing the product or service, or are a competitor of such product or service, their relationship should be clearly noted in the posts.

Folks, we don't want a "battle of the bands" going on here, just an honest and open exchange of ideas and information.

 

[obuddyk]

To Southern Girl (and anyone else who I might have offended): I did not mean to imply that you might have an unregistered copy of STETFS. Actually I have no idea who does or does not. I think that Swanson Gage or whoever sold you the software owes you a complete copy of the instructions. If you are unable to get a copy please let me know so I may send you a copy. If you ever need any help just want to chat, feel free to call me in California (Phone number in profile). I use the software daily (some very unusual uses) and wonder why others don't have an urgent need for this type of software. Many calibration labs in the Western States have purchased the program from me and call me if they ever get stuck or have a question. The manufacturing companies who have purchased the software cease to call me anymore. I guess they are proficient now.

:truce: