ThreadPal 2.0 Released (yes, this is an advertisement)

>>> Today I released ThreadPal 2.0. It adds some important features and is
>>> even easier to use than the previous version.
>>>
>>>
>>> Features include:
>>>
>>> * Detailed Data for Thirty-Nine Thread Types
>>> * Calculations for Special Diameters and Pitches
>>> * Measurement Over Wire (MOW) Calculations for Alternate Wire
>>> Sizes
>>> * Enhanced Handling of Metric Fits and Tolerances
>>> * Multiple-Start Calculations
>>> * Coating Calculations
>>> * Length of Engagement Calculations
>>> * Lead Angle Calculations
>>> * Percent Thread Calculations
>>> * Interactive Tap Drill Chart for Cut and Form Taps
>>> * Informative Popups
>>> * Inch or Metric Display
>>> * Detailed Report for Viewing or Printing
>>> * Illustrated User Guide
>>> * Free Email and Telephone Support
>>>
>>>
>>> Typing is required only when you need to enter the major diameter and
>>> pitch of a new thread, or edit an existing input. There's never any
>>> "starting from scratch" just to change one value.
>>>
>>> ThreadPal takes the mystery out of interpreting and calculating metric
>>> fits and tolerances. The next time you run into something like an "M27
>>> x 1-5h6h", a couple of mouse clicks will give you detailed manufacturing
>>> information.
>>>
>>> Enter the maximum and minimum coating buildup you expect and ThreadPal
>>> will calculate your pre-coat machining diameters. Plating tolerances
>>> can have a surprising impact on machining tolerances. You can also
>>> factor in modified post-coat dimensions for special cases.
>>>
>>> Calculations are based on data and formulas taken from national and
>>> international standards, military specifications, and industry-standard
>>> references. Everything is carefully checked and documented.
>>>
>>>
>>> More information can be found at
>>> http://closetolerancesoftware.com/METhreadPal.html
>>>
>>> You can download a ten-day trial at
>>> http://closetolerancesoftware.com/Downloads/METhreadPalTrial.exe
>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>> Looks real useful if you cut a lot of threads.
>>
>> But I'm still waiting for someone to make threads obsolete.
>> (everytime I say that I get yelled with crap like "nothing can ever
>> replace threads".
>> ok.
>> But seriously, a thread need only make a connection 1 atom deep to hold
>> with the force of a planet.
>> or...
>> design away screws, using tapers and angles.
>> I don't know how, but I do know threads are usually a secondary op.
>> Whereas using
>> tapers and angles to hold things in place is not, because it's usually
>> the outside
>> of the part, you were going to machine it anyway.
>>
>> Screws are also prone to unscrewing in vibration. They can strip out due
>> to idiot assemby,
>> and they trap dirt and stuff in them if not covered.
>>
>> To replace the screw would be the next great invention this Earth is
>> looking for.
>>
>> Imagine, no more buying allen wrenches every year, no more tap
>> extractors, no more smelly
>> tap magic in your hair when machining. No more broken studs on your
>> engine block.
>>
>>
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