Example 6

Chrome-plated steel spoke

Metric thread (M3.5) with reduction from 3.40 mm to 3.10 mm
Chrome plating of the surface is of mediocre to poor quality and the wire is rough
Severe deformation of the wire at the top under the head
Dents evident around the hook
Rear head angle of the spoke head is wrong
Upper flank diameter exceeded and therefore not to gauge
Upper dimensional limit of the external diameter exceeded at the thread
Thread not uniform in shape and covered in multiple inclusions
Spoke nipple wobbles on the spoke – a first sign of poor gauge accuracy
The nipple supplied can be turned on the spoke – poor gauge accuracy
Go/no-go gauge almost falls through the nipple
Very good reproduction of the cloverleaf logo