Gagemaker

What Gagemaker does

Gagemaker, LP, founded in 1979 and headquartered at 712 E. Southmore Avenue, Pasadena, Texas, is a privately held, single-facility manufacturer of precision mechanical inspection and measurement equipment for industrial quality control. The company designs and produces thread inspection systems, crest diameter and ovality gages, calibration and gage-setting systems, and large-diameter measurement tools, with primary end-use in the oil & gas industry — specifically API-spec inspection of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), rotary shouldered connections, tubing and casing, mud motor power sections, ring grooves, and premium threaded connections. Supporting product families include the patented MRP® crest diameter gage (including the MRP® AIR carbon-fiber variant), the JSS® thread inspection platforms, the MIC TRAC™ 3000/4000 calibration and measurement systems, and TDWin™/TDWIN Taper™ engineering software for thread dimension calculation.

The company's technology is rooted in proprietary mechanical and electromechanical gage designs, several of which are patented by in-house engineers, supported by an A2LA-accredited ISO/IEC 17025:2017 calibration laboratory with NIST-traceable reference standards. The software layer — TDWin™ (straight and tapered thread calculation), TDWIN Taper™ (API connection specs), CERTIFI™ (calibration certificate reporting), and a mobile MRP companion app — handles dimension calculation, inspection reports, and QA documentation. Gagemaker also acts as a value-added distributor of Mitutoyo optical comparators and profile projectors, broadening its precision-metrology footprint.

The business is direct and sales-led: quote-based transactions via phone, email, fax, or website; Net 30 terms for US established accounts and cash-in-advance or bank-transfer terms for new/international customers; products shipped Ex Works globally via UPS/FedEx/DHL or customer freight. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, single- and multi-user software licensing, professional calibration and repair services, on-site/off-site JSS inspection services, and consulting for thread design and QA programs. The customer base spans oil & gas (primary), mining drill pipe/casing, water well drilling, valves/flanges/fittings, general machining/job shops, and miscellaneous construction/geothermal/utility applications worldwide.

Name

Gagemaker

Legal name

Gagemaker, LP

Website

https://gagemaker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gagemaker, LP, founded in 1979 in Pasadena, Texas, designs and manufactures precision mechanical thread inspection gages, crest diameter gages, calibration systems, and thread-engineering software for quality control in the oil & gas industry, with secondary exposure to mining, water well, valves/fittings, and general machining customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Mechanical Inspection Equipment & Thread Measurement Gages

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK), Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services) (IMAGAFAH), Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches) (IMAGAFAC)

Keywords

• Precision measurement equipment
• Thread inspection gages
• Crest diameter measurement
• Gage calibration systems
• Dimensional quality control

Headquarters

HQ city

Pasadena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision Inspection Equipment Sales: Sale of precision mechanical inspection equipment including thread inspection gages, diameter gages, calibration equipment, and specialty inspection tools. Products sold directly to customers with Net 30 terms for established accounts or cash in advance for new customers.
2. Thread Software Licensing: TDWin™ and TDWIN Taper™ software sold as single user or multi-user/network licenses. Software calculates thread dimensions, generates inspection reports, and provides gage setting dimensions.
3. Calibration & Repair Services: Professional calibration services for gages and calibration equipment. Repair services for gages. Includes Certificate of Compliance and Certificate of Calibration (ISO 17025) documentation.
4. Inspection Services & Consulting: JSS inspection services, part measurement using CMM, and consulting for thread design, quality programs, and inspection program development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gagemaker designs, manufactures, and sells precision mechanical inspection gages, thread measurement systems, and dimensional quality-control equipment for industrial customers. Its product portfolio spans the JSS® Thread Inspection Systems, MRP® Series crest diameter and ovality gages (including carbon fiber versions), MIC TRAC™ calibration and gage-setting systems, the MIC 360™ large-diameter gage, and a broad catalog of specialty and accessory gages, complemented by TDWIN™/CERTIFI™ software and A2LA-accredited calibration, repair, and inspection services.

Product overview

Gagemaker is a precision mechanical inspection equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of hardware gages and software solutions. The core product family includes the JSS® Thread Inspection Systems for comprehensive thread quality evaluation, the MRP® Series crest diameter gages (including carbon fiber MRP® AIR), and the MIC TRAC™ calibration and measurement systems. Supporting these are software products TDWIN™ and TDWIN Taper™ for thread dimension calculation, plus CERTIFI™ for calibration certificate management. The product line spans over 30 distinct gage categories including thread height, taper, pitch diameter (straight and tapered), rotor/stator inspection, shoulder location, small diameter, and specialty items. Gagemaker also distributes Mitutoyo optical comparators and provides professional calibration/repair services through an ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory. The company serves oil & gas, mining, water well, and general machining industries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MIC TRAC: Calibration, Setting & Measurement Units
• MRP
• JSS
• Certifi
• TDWin

Products and services

• JSS® Thread Inspection Systems Mechanical inspection systems that generate comprehensive quality evaluations of threaded and non-threaded parts, measuring thread form, pitch diameter, crest diameter, thread lead, thread height, and thread taper for API and premium connections.
• MRP® Series Crest Diameter and Ovality Gages Patented gages that measure the crest diameter and ovality of tapered threads used on Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), including the carbon fiber MRP® AIR variant and the MRP-5000 functional diameter gage.
• MIC TRAC™ 4000 Precision Gage Calibration Systems Electronic adjustable gage setting master for preset inspection gages, serving as a versatile measurement center used as the basis of quality programs across multiple inspection applications.
• MIC TRAC™ 3000 Gage Setting and Part Measurement Systems API 7.1.11-approved gage setting and part measurement system used to set inspection gages to required specifications in tubular goods inspection programs.
• TDWIN™ Thread Disk Software and TDWIN Taper™ Thread Software Thread engineering software that calculates critical dimensions for straight threads (UN, UNJ, UNR, ACME, Stub ACME, Metric M & MJ, 7° X 45° Buttress, General Purpose Pipe Threads) and API tapered thread connections, sold as single-user or multi-user/network licenses.
• CERTIFI™ Calibration Software Calibration/certification software that works with MIC TRAC systems to complete all gage calibration, certificate reporting, and data record requirements for quality programs.
• MIC 360™ In-Process Diameter Measurement Gage In-process gaging system that measures any large diameter greater than 5 inches with high accuracy and precision for machining industry applications.
• Functional Diameter Gages – MRP-5000 Tapered thread functional-size measurement gage for quality inspection of threaded connections.
• API 6A Seal Ring Groove Gages Precision gages for API 6A seal ring groove inspection used in oil & gas valve and connection applications.
• Buttress Runout Gages Precision gages for measuring buttress thread runout on tubular goods.
• Precision Carbide Ball Contact Points Carbide ball contact points used as precision components across the Gagemaker thread inspection gage product line.
• Thread Height Gages External and internal thread height measurement gages, including external, internal, and thread addendum gages for quality inspection.
• Taper Gages External and internal taper gages that measure thread taper variation in connection tapers.
• Pitch Diameter Gages – Straight Ball pitch diameter gages for measuring external and internal straight thread pitch diameters across a 0 to 72-inch range.
• Pitch Diameter Gages – Tapered Internal and external pitch diameter gages for measuring tapered thread pitch diameters with location profiles.
• Rotor Inspection Gages Complete rotor inspection product line for mud motor power sections, including T-MIC major diameter gages, minor diameter micrometers, and lobe height gages.
• Stator Minor Bore Inspection Gages Electronic and indicator-based stator bore diameter gages with data collection and storage options, measuring bore variation in power sections.
• Shoulder Location Gages Digital depth gages for shoulder and groove location inspection, including torque shoulder length gages that measure distances between torque shoulders.
• Small Diameter Gages Thread inspection gages for measuring functional size and pitch diameter of small diameter threads in the 0.625 to 1.500 inch range.
• Thread Form Profiles Thread profile gages for rapid identification of thread form accuracy for straight and tapered threads.
• Pipe Straightness Gages Precision gages for measuring pipe and tube straightness in tubular goods production and inspection.
• Mitutoyo Precision Measurement Products Mitutoyo optical comparators, profile projectors, and other precision measurement equipment distributed by Gagemaker alongside its own product lines.
• Lead Gages Precision gages for measuring thread lead in threaded connections.
• Pin Seal Diameter Gages Precision gages for measuring pin seal diameters in threaded connections.
• Professional Calibration and Repair Services Professional calibration and repair services for gages and calibration equipment, including NIST-traceable Certificates of Compliance and Calibration under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 A2LA accreditation.
• Custom Gage Design Services Bespoke engineering services for designing specialized gages to meet unique customer inspection requirements.
• JSS® Inspection Services and Consulting On-site and off-site tubular goods inspection, JSS inspection services, part measurement using coordinate measuring machines, and technical consulting for thread design, quality programs, and inspection program development.

Quantifiable outcome

• MRP® crest diameter gage adoption by most major oil companies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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