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45 Degree Angle Block is used to hold Probe
Characterizing Spheres inclined at 45 degrees so it
is more accessible for C.M.M. Calibration.
See: Tech Data Sheet: CMM-ll |
| Part # | Description | Price | Purchase |
| BLK-45 | BLOCK, 45 DEGREE | $98.13 | |
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The Abalone is a vacuum hold down foot that can
be used to couple a number of devices to the C. M. M.
or C. N. C. tables. These include the Anchor, Probe
Characterizing Spheres and the Big One.
See: Tech Data Sheet CMM-13 Page 1B |
| Part # | Description | Price | Purchase |
| 10140 | ABALONE, 5" DIAMETER X 1.5" THICK | $150.00 | |
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The Adjustable Ball Bar (Dumbbell) Kit is most commonly used when different size machines must be evaluated, it is easy for traveling. The kit includes one piece of 50 mm, 100 mm, 200 mm, 400 mm and 800 mm bar length, 3 precision spheres, 3 adjusting pins and set screws. See: Tech Data Sheet CMM-10 |
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The Adjustable Ball Bars (Dumbbells): can be
assembled to make many different lengths of Ball Bars
(Dumbbells), with sphere center to center dimensions
from 50 mm ( 1.968 inches) to 1650 mm (64.96
inches), in 50 mm (1.969 inches) increments.
See: Tech Data Sheet: CMM-10 |
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The Anchor supports Ball Bars (Dumbbells) for
Coordinate Measuring Machine evaluation. It is much
shorter and lighter than the heavy duty stand. The Anchor
is a 3" (7.6 cm) diameter steel tube and can be directly
tied together to produce different lengths. It is
standardly used with a Collar and one Ball Bar
(Dumbbell). Probe Spheres and accessories can be
tied on the top of the Anchor. The Crown and Adapter
Screws are used with the Anchors.
See: Tech Data Sheet: CMM-l3 -Pg 2. |
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The Authenticator is used to determine the precise
axis the of spindle rotation and tool changer
repeatability of machine tool spindles (with microinch
accuracy). After the sphere of the Authenticator is
aligned to the spindle axis, it is just a matter of
carefully measuring the point to point error. |
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The Ball Bar (Dumbbell)
Stand: |
*Note that the stand kits include: Stand, Collar, Single Ball Bar (Dumbbell) Clamp & Tie-down fixture.
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The Ball Bar (Dumbbell) Thing
is a very fast dependable method of checking the
interim performance of Coordinate Measuring Machines.
It consists of two Ball Bars (Dumbbells) that are
kinematically supported on a base ring. The two
Ball Bars (Dumbbells) are indexed manually to eight
preset measuring positions. The Balls located on
the outside of the base ring provide the Kinematic
positions |
| Part # | Description | Price | Purchase |
| BB-TH-1 | BALL BAR THING WITH TWO BALL BARS | $5640.00 | |
| BB-TH-KIN | KINEMATIC POSITIONER (SEPARATE) | $280.00 | |
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Ball Gages Are manufactured
in a wide variety of designs for all inspection
applications. Some are as simple as a loose ball, and
others are balls mounted on stems. Go and No-Go ball
gages are made to order in any size, with or without
handles. |
| The prices are included in the Ball Gage Catalog. The price is cut by 50% for a single end ball gage or a ball on a stem without a handle. |
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| Size | Range | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| Begin | End | Qty. 1 | Qty. 1 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 10 | Qty. 10 |
| 0.05" | 0.5" | $72.00 | $39.00 | $64.80 | $34.40 | $58.32 | $31.16 |
| 1.3 mm | 12.7 mm | ||||||
| 0.5001" | 0.594" | $73.30 | $39.65 | $73.30 | $39.65 | $73.30 | $36.65 |
| 12.7 mm | 15.09 mm | ||||||
| 0.5941" | 0.75" | $75.26 | $40.63 | $75.26 | $40.63 | $75.76 | $40.63 |
| 15.09 mm | 19.05 mm | ||||||
| 0.7501" | 1" | $78.72 | $41.36 | $78.72 | $41.36 | $78.72 | $41.36 |
| 19.05 mm | 25.4 mm | ||||||

| Ball Plug Gage with One Flat, Pricing | |||||||
| Size | Range | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| Begin | End | Qty. 1 | Qty. 1 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 10 | Qty. 10 |
| 0.05" | 0.5" | $89.00 | $47.50 | $80.10 | $43.05 | $72.09 | $39.05 |
| 1.3 mm | 12.7 mm | ||||||
| 0.5001" | 0.594" | $90.30 | $48.15 | $81.27 | $43.64 | $73.15 | $39.58 |
| 12.7 mm | 15.09 mm | ||||||
| 0.5941" | 1" | $92.26 | $49.13 | $78.72 | $42.36 | $78.72 | $42.36 |
| 15.09 mm | 25.4 mm | ||||||
| Ball Plug Gage with Two Parallel Flats, Pricing | |||||||
| Size | Range | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| Begin | End | Qty. 1 | Qty. 1 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 10 | Qty. 10 |
| 0.05" | 0.5" | $107.00 | $56.50 | $96.30 | $51.50 | $86.67 | $46.34 |
| 1.3 mm | 12.7 mm | ||||||
| 0.5001" | 0.594" | $108.30 | $57.15 | $97.47 | $51.74 | $87.72 | $46.86 |
| 12.7 mm | 15.09 mm | ||||||
| 0.5941" | 0.75" | $110.26 | $52.62 | $99.24 | $52.62 | $89.32 | $47.66 |
| 15.09 mm | 19.05 mm | ||||||
| 0.7501" | 1" | $113.72 | $59.86 | $102.35 | $54.18 | $92.11 | $49.06 |
| 19.05 mm | 25.4 mm | ||||||
| Ball Plug Gage with a Bent Stem, Pricing | |||||||
| Size | Range | Double | Single | Double | Single | Double | Single |
| Begin | End | Qty. 1 | Qty. 1 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 6 | Qty. 10 | Qty. 10 |
| 0.05" | 0.5" | $89.00 | $47.50 | $80.10 | $43.05 | $72.09 | $39.05 |
| 1.3 mm | 12.7 mm | ||||||
| 0.5001" | 0.594" | $90.30 | $48.15 | $81.27 | $43.64 | $73.15 | $39.58 |
| 12.7 mm | 15.09 mm | ||||||
| 0.5941" | 0.75" | $92.26 | $44.52 | $83.03 | $44.52 | $74.73 | $40.37 |
| 15.09 mm | 19.05 mm | ||||||
| 0.7501" | 1" | $95.72 | $50.86 | $86.15 | $46.08 | $77.53 | $41.77 |
| 19.05 mm | 25.4 mm | ||||||

| Balwand, Pricing | ||
| Size Range | Price ea. |
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| Begin | End | |
| 0.15" 3.81 mm |
0.5" 12.7 mm |
$89.00 |
| 0.5001" 12.7 mm |
0.594" 15.09 mm |
$90.30 |
| 0.5941" 15.09 mm |
1" 25.4 mm |
$92.26 |
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Balls for Ball Sizing is the
process of forcing an oversized ball through the inside
diameter of a metal part. It will increase the inside
diameter and greatly improve the surface texture of the
part. It is commonly used to assure an inside diameter size
in elbows of tubing. See: Report on Ball Sizing See: Sapphire Oil
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Balwands consist of a ball with
a flatted area, mounted on a shaft. They are used to
measure the distance or gap between two surfaces. They
are excellent for measuring the flatness of large
parts. Two Balwands of the proper diameters
create a go and no-go situation.
See: Tech Data Sheet: #17 & Ball Gage Catalog. |
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The price is cut by 50% for a single end Ball Gage or a ball on a stem without a handle. |
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The Big One is a giant 2 inch
diameter target sphere used for probe
characterization and to evaluate the performance
of C. M. M. or C. N. C. Machining Centers.
See: Tech Data Sheet CNC-1 |
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The Bluing Master is
used for checking spherical and toroidal
surfaces. This is usually a textured ball on a
Stem. The ball contact with the test part is
shown by a thin coating of oil base Prussian Blue
applied to the ball. |
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The Price is included in the ball gage catalog. The price is cut in half for this type of ball gage. |
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Bal-tec's
Ball Quality Chart A.F.B.M.A. Grade Chart: Printed on a sturdy 8 1/2 x 11 inch plastic card with a Decimal Equivalent Chart on the reverse side. All of the variables used to determine the quality of a given ball grade are clearly defined by this ready reference chart. |
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Available free of charge. Call 888-536-6228 or e-mail us: info@precisionballs.com |
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Precise and Ultra Precise Calibration
Spheres are supplied so customers can
build their own devices for calibration and
inspection applications. Three sphere types are
available: polished solid sphere, the sphere with a
hole or the sphere with a satin finish (usually for
vision systems). The UB series is Ultra Precise,
the PB series is Precise, and the SAT items are
Satin Finished.
See: Technical Data Sheet CMM-8 |
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The Cantilever Ball Bar
(Dumbbell) is the
most advanced Ball Bar (Dumbbell) designed. It has
two additional spheres located just behind each
master sphere. This second set of spheres are used as
a means to rigidly support the Ball Bar (Dumbbell)
near the ends. This support virtually eliminates any
bending due to the contact force of the measuring
probe. The Cantilevered Ball Bar (Dumbbell) is used
with the Way Out Ball Bar (Dumbbell) Support. |
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Custom Precision Balls
are made in any size, any material, any quality,
any quantity and for any application. To
determine the quality of the ball, refer to our
reprint of the A.F.B.M.A. Grade Chart. We offer
same day shipment of over 40,000 stock items and
same week delivery on most custom made
orders. |
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Gleco Division's dimensional
measuring lab provides certification
traceable to (NIST) National Institute of
Standards & Technology. The temperature is
controlled at the International standard of 68
degrees Fahrenheit or 20 degrees Celsius. A
clean room environment is being developed for
even tighter controls. The size of the ball is
measured between two parallel flats using state
of the art methods with a Heidenhain certo
scale. |
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Dual Ended Threaded Adapter Screws
The Free Standing Ball Bar (Dumbbell) Kit
Ball Bar Stand and Kit Pricing*Note that the stand kits include: Stand, Collar, Single Ball Bar (Dumbbell) Clamp & Tie-down fixture. Inspection Ball Kits
Large Diameter and Really Big Balls
Large Magnetic Platform
Microinch Positioning with Kinematic Components
Bal-tec Kinematic Components Catalog and Price ListComplete Ball PricingTruncated Ball PricingTruncated and Recessed Ball PricingTruncated and Threaded Ball PricingTruncated Ball with Counterbored Hole Pricing
Full Ball with
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The Mini Ball Bar solves many problems
associated with characterizing C.M.M. probes that are
inclined, horizontal or of compound i.e. star
design. |
Modified Balls of almost any configuration
are manufactured in our Los Angeles facility. Our
facility includes complete E. D. M. (Electrical
Discharge Machining), conventional machining and
grinding capabilities. Balls with flats, holes,
threads, or with stems brazed, welded, glued,
screwed or riveted can be produced. Pricing
available per your print, drawing or
description.
See: Tech Data Sheets:
#12
Call 888-536-6228 for a quote
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Precision Kinematic and Tooling Components
are used as the elements to precisely locate
devices in tooling, inspection and
instrumentation applications. Kinematically
Mounted parts can be removed and replaced with
almost perfect repeatability. A wide variety of
Balls, Cylinders, Flats, Vees, Cones, and other
geometries are available. They can be screwed,
staked, pressed or glued into position. |
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Probe Characterizing Spheres are used to
evaluate and determine compensation needed for
errors in C.M.M. measuring probes. Most errors
and problems on C.M.M.'s are in the probe. This
should be the first measuring device purchased to
check the C.M.M. |
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The Quick Grip Stand is used to reduce the
Ball Bar (Dumbbell) positioning time and the
number of measurements required while providing
rigid kinematic support of the Ultra Precise Ball
Bar (Dumbbell) during evaluation of Coordinate
Measuring Machines. Includes a Freestanding
Stand, Quick Grip Collar, Two Ball Kinematic
Mount and Three Ball Kinematic Mount. |
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Roundness Master Calibration Spheres for
calibration of roundness measuring machines are
available with high quality long wearing tungsten
carbide spheres. The .500 inch (12.7mm) sphere is
round to less than 2.5 microinches (50.8 nary).
This flange mounted master sphere can be used on
all roundness measuring machines. |
| Item | Price |
| 1/2" T.C. Sphere on base | $359.20 |
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Sapphire Oil is a used as a
lubricant when Ball Sizing. For heavy upsets or when
a better finish is required this highly chlorinated
oil or wax is the best choice. It is about a forty
weight oil that is easily applied to any bore. |
| Part # | Description | Price | Purchase |
| SA-OIL-PT | SAPPHIRE OIL, PINT | $15.00 | |
| SA-OIL-GA | SAPPHIRE OIL, GALLON | $52.00 | |
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Sphericity - Measuring the roundness of a
ball is no problem using the Talyrond system. This
system is our fastest and most accurate method of
measuring roundness. The ball being inspected
remains at rest on the table while the test probe
is rotated accurately around it. A permanent polar
chart recording is produced. The overall accuracy
of this machine is one millionth of an inch. The
calibration is verified by standards traceable to
the National
Institute of Standards and Technology
(NIST). |
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The Standard Ball Bar (Dumbbell) is a gage
device which is used to evaluate the overall
performance of Coordinate Measuring Machines. The
Ball Bar consists of two very precise spheres firmly
attached to opposite ends of a rather long rigid bar.
1 inch (25.4 mm) balls are Hardened Stainless Steel,
58RC. They are matched in size and spherical within 5
microinches (127 nm). Available in many different
lengths. Most commonly used with the standard Ball
Bar (Dumbbell) Stand or as part of the Ball Bar
(Dumbbell) Kit. |
Call 888-536-6228 for a quote |
We carry a large inventory of standard English and
metric ball sizes. This inventory includes Chrome
Steel, Hard 440c Stainless Steel, Soft 302 &
316 Stainless Steel, Brass, Aluminum and Soft
Carbon Steel. We carry glass from one millimeter to
ten millimeters. In addition we stock plastic balls
in Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Nylon and Teflon.
Any other materials are custom made to your
requirements |
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Standard Extensions raise and extend C. M.
M. Probe Characterizing and C. N. C. Target
Spheres. They are also used to securely couple
measuring devices to the C. M. M. or C. N. C.
table.
See: Technical Data Sheet CMM-12 |
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The Super Ball Bar (Dumbbell) Thing
Pricing
The Tri-mount Collar
Three Ball Kinematic Platform
Pricing
Two Ball Kinematic Coupling
The Ultra Precise Ball Bar (Dumbbell)
Ultra Precise Ball Bar, Stainless Steel, PricingUltra Precise Ball Bar, Invar, PricingThe Universal 4" Platform
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