a method for gaging a thread can include gaging at least one preliminary thread using a preliminary gage . the preliminary thread can be produced in a first step by removing material from the workpiece . the at least one preliminary thread has a preliminary thread profile , and the preliminary thread gage is adapted to the preliminary thread profile . in addition , the method can involve gaging a final thread using a final - thread gage . the final thread can be formed in a second step by plastic pressing - in of the material of the workpiece at least in a section of the preliminary thread profile using at least one thread - forming profile . the final thread has a final thread profile , and the final - thread gage can be adapted to the final thread profile .