TX 6-Lobe Gaging System
Internal 6-Lobe Drive Inspection – Standard TX
Precision Control for Internal 6-Lobe Fasteners
Universal Punch TX 6-Lobe gages provide complete functional inspection of internal 6-lobe recess geometry across production, receiving, and final quality environments.
Engineered for durability and repeatability, the TX system controls:
- Recess penetration depth
- Functional GO acceptance
- NO-GO fallaway rejection
- Driver bit interface fit
- External feature validation
- Final inspection compliance
Immediate Assistance:
Call: (714) 556-4488
Email: sales@universalpunch.com
Engineered for In-Process and Final Inspection
Primary Function: Measures recess penetration depth and seating engagement.
Application: Production floor inspection.
Performance Benefit: Prevents under-formed recesses and stripping risk.
1181 – GO Penetration Gages
Primary Function: Confirms minimum functional recess engagement.
Application: Operator level acceptance testing.
Performance Benefit: Rapid pass verification during production.
Primary Function: Detects oversized or malformed recess geometry.
Application: Quality rejection screening.
Performance Benefit: Eliminates loose driver engagement conditions.
Primary Function: Dual-ended production inspection.
Application: High-volume manufacturing lines.
Performance Benefit: Reduces inspection time and handling.
Primary Function: Final QA verification prior to shipment.
Application: Aerospace and regulated industries.
Performance Benefit: Ensures documented compliance.
1295 – 6-Lobe Final Inspection Gages
Enhanced final inspection configuration designed for tight tolerance programs, regulated production environments, and SPC and traceability integration.
2180 / 2190 Series – Advanced & External Control
Receiving Inspection and Driver Interface Validation
2185 – Receiving Inspection GO Gage
Purpose: Verifies incoming fastener compliance.
Application: OEM and distributor quality departments.
Value: Prevents nonconforming lots from entering production.
2190 – 6-Lobe Penetration Gages
Heavy-duty production penetration gage designed for high-cycle environments.
2193 – External Inspection Gages
Controls external 6-lobe features and mating driver components.
2196 – GO / NO-GO Driver Bit & Key Gages
Validates driver bit geometry and engagement profile to ensure torque integrity.
2197 – GO / NO-GO Driver Bit & Key Gages
Advanced driver validation for tool manufacturers and OEM interface control.
Complete TX 6-Lobe Inspection Coverage
Operator GO Verification
1181
Receiving Inspection
2185
Driver Bit Validation
2196 / 2197
External Feature Control
2193
Engineering & Quality
Built for Production Environments
- Hardened tool steel construction
- Precision ground profiles
- Long cycle life
- ANSI / ASME compatible configurations
- NIST traceable calibration available
- Custom engineered solutions available
All TX 6-Lobe gages are manufactured in the USA by Universal Punch Corp.
Speak Directly With Engineering
For fastener print review, specification assistance, or immediate quoting:
Call: (714) 556-4488
Email: sales@universalpunch.com