After evaluating the CMM reference spheres available on the market, TN United Kingdom, Ltd (TN UK) developed a ubiquitous CMM reference sphere design which enables easy replacement of several major manufacturers.
This product has the same fit, form and function of the most popular CMM References spheres supplied.
Next Generation contact reference spheres can be used as a cost-effective replacement CMM reference sphere whilst offering the same high precision accuracy of other leading metrology brands.
The Next Generation CMM reference sphere, has a female M8 fixing which enables an adapter* to be fitted quickly converting your CMM reference Sphere to either M6, M8 or M10 male.
The Next Generation comes with a standard 20mm (A/F) spanner* recess to enable the tightening of the CMM reference sphere to the table and incorporates a 5mm through hole for alternative Tommy Bar* tightening.
Next Generation Contact CMM reference Spheres are available in the following Materials:
All of our CMM reference spheres can be supplied with a UKAS Certification with measurement results for roundness and diameter on a single or multiple planes. The number of planes to be certified can be selected from the options on the Web Shop.
*Parts are not supplied as standard. Available to order through our webshop.
Pleases visit our standard CMM page for this information.
Accuracy is our trademark at TN UK. We pride ourselves on our ability to measure and calibrate the products we manufacture. Housing some of the most sophisticated equipment in the world, our annually assessed UKAS lab means we guarantee the precision of the products we supply.
On top of that, we maintain regular and open communication directly with you and any relevant departments to ensure that you get exactly what you need when you need it.
We also offer a recalibrate service for your existing gauges, CMM Reference balls and Master Ball Sets. So you can rest assured that, whether we are supplying a new product or recalibrating an existing one, by meeting our strict standards, your company meets its strict standards (particularly important for other calibration assessed companies).
A CMM reference sphere/ball is a part used to calibrate and ensure the accuracy of your Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). These articles are vital to the correct operation of your CMM. The sphere is used in the calibration process of the machine to reduce measurement errors.
Reference spheres are produced with incredibly high precision so that the attached computer software can also produce accurate measurement readings. This piece of equipment is also known as a test sphere, probe calibration sphere, datum sphere or calibration artefact.
