Where to purchase inspection ball stylii (not ruby CMM probes/stylus)

helterskelter · Jan 12, 2013

I need a .025'' radii ball inspection stylus/probe to measure scratches (IE: if a .025'' stylii hangs up in a scratch, then it is unacceptable, re-work part). Can anyone point me in the right direction to buy something like this? All I can seem to find when searching are CMM probes. I'd rather not spend the money on a ruby if I can get away with it. Thanks for the help.

Richard King · Jan 12, 2013

check these guys out They have tons of inspection tools

Polar Tool Inc

2233 49th Ave. N.
Minneapolis , MN 55430
Phone: 612-521-0409
Fax: 612-521-5958
E-Mail: [email protected]

niemi24s · Jan 17, 2013

Smallest ready-made tips I've seen are 1/32" Dia with the exception of a 0.020" Dia one from Long Island Indicator. If you've not yet found the size you want but can find a source for the balls, you might try contact welding a suitable "handle" on the ball using the capacitor discharge method. Or maybe LI Indicator knows of a source.

Regards

adama · Jan 18, 2013

Might be a bit of a tangent - not certain of size, but dentists use ball like style on handles to compact fillings, might be just the ticket for your needs.

niemi24s · Feb 1, 2013

After two weeks I finally realize you were looking for a 0.025" radius - not diameter as I'd first thought. Anyway, had no luck finding a 0.050" diameter ball tip, but if you can make one these folks probably have the balls: Salem Specialty Ball Company - Home Page. Sorry for the initial mix-up. Was just getting over the flu.

Regards

helterskelter · Feb 1, 2013

I found a 0.050'' diameter carbide ball tip for a CMM and stuck it in a exacto knife handle. It works well for probing coatings. Unfortunately it was $70, so must be careful with it (it's tiny).

RJT · Feb 1, 2013

Carbide Probes
https://www.carbideprobes.com/

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