Special Products

Specially Manufactured Products

Alongside our standard selection of precision balls, Spheric Trafalgar can supply a wide range of specially
manufactured products that meet the requirements of demanding engineers across all sectors of industry. So if you
need

• Spherical Plug Gauges for gauging internal balls

• CMM Reference Balls for setting Co-ordinate Measuring Machines
• Plain Reference Balls for setting precision measuring equipment
• Tooling Balls for general purpose use in jigs and fixtures

we've got you covered.

Bespoke Products

As well as producing these precision products in standard formats. we can also make bespoke versions. So if you
need something out of of the ordinary, just supply us with the relevant drawings and leave the rest to the team here
at Spheric Trafalgar. Any special products which we supply which come with a UKAS Certificate of Calibration, lists
the measured results relevant to the ball diameter and roundness; these are fully traceable to the relevant National
and International Standards.

Specially Manufactured Balls

Alongside our standard range of special products, Spheric Trafalgar also manufactures modified balls to suit pretty
much any purpose. If you need balls with holes, with flats, with cylindrical parts or any combination of these and
other features, just get in touch with our friendly sales staff and we'll be happy to sort you out.
 Reference Ball with Stem
Cranked Stem

(A) Ball Diameter (mm) (B) Length (mm) (C) Stem Diameter (mm) (D) Stem Offset (mm)
1 30 0.80 6
2 50 1 6
3 50 1.5 8
4-5 50 2 10
6 - 12 75 3 10
13 - 20 75 5 20
21 - 25 75 5 25

Plain Stem

(A) Ball Diameter (mm) (B) Length (mm) (C) Stem Diameter (mm)
1 30 0.80
2 50 1
3 50 1.5
4-5 50 2
6 - 12 75 3
13 - 25 75 6
 Reference Ball with Wire & ID Tag
Spheric-Trafalgar Tungsten Carbide Reference Balls are spark-eroded to accommodate a 0.5mm diameter stainless
steel nyloncoated wire to which is attached an ID tag showing nominal size and a serial number. The tag provides a
unique means of identifying the ball, increasingly a requirement of quality and calibration systems, with minimal
effect on the usability of the ball.

Available in diameters - 1mm - 50mm

Wire Length - 75mm

Wire Diameter - 0.5mm

CMM Reference Balls
All CMM Reference Balls are serial numbered and supplied with a UKAS Certificate of Calibration.

(A) Ball Diameter (A) Ball Diameter

(B) Length (mm) (B) Length (inches) (C) Thread
(mm) (inches)
9.525 0.375 - 2.000 M6 or 1/4UNF
10 0.39370 50 - M6
12.7 0.500 - 2.000 M6 or 1/4UNF
15 0.59055 50 - M6
15.875 0.625 - 2.000 M6 or 1/4UNF
19.05 0.750 - 2.000 M6 or 1/4UNF
20 0.7878 50 - M6
22.225 0.8750 - 2.000 M6 or 1/4UNF
25 0.98425 50 - M6
25.4 1.000 - 2.000 M6 or 1/4UNF
50 1.9685 100 - M10
 Mounting Fixtures
Designed to provide a rigid and stable base for mounting CMM Reference Balls, Spheric-Trafalgar's Mounting
Fixtures provide maximum flexibility at an attractive price.

Options

Standard Fixtures

Standard Fixtures are manufactured from 303 stainless steel. They can be supplied with a Magnetic Base or
Mounting Fixture if preferred.

Spheric-Trafalgar unique multi-position Mounting Blocks

Providing a simple and effective solution to the problem of mounting reference balls for plane measurement. The
reference ball may be mounted in any of the positions shown and the unit can be supplied with a mounting stud
(with choice of thread) or magnetic base to suit your needs. Standard dimensions are displayed below. The height to
the centre of the adapter block is normally 150mm or 6 inches is determined by the ball size but again these
dimensions can be changed as required.
 Single and Double Ended Plug Gauges

Options (mm)
Go +2.0µm No Go -2.0µm
Go +1.0µm No Go -1.0µm
Go +0.5µm No Go -0.5µm

Options (inches)
Go +0.00008" No Go -0.00008"
Go +0.00004" No Go -0.00004"
Go +0.00002" No Go -0.00002"

Ball Plug Gauges have many advantages over conventional Plug Gauges.

• They are quick and easy to use because they can be inserted at any angle.
• Due to the very small contact area of the ball, very good "feel" is imparted to the inspector and any
roughness is easily detected.
• They are very effective in detecting any bell mouthing or taper in the hole.
• Tungsten Carbide Balls offer rugged resistance to impact, wear, temperature, humididty and corrosion.
• Our standard tolerances are +2.0µm (0.00008") on the "Go" end and -2.0µm (0.00008") on the "No Go" end.
However tighter tolerances are available at extra cost.
• The Spheric-Trafalgar UKAS Laboratory can supply full Certification.
• Handles can be engraved to your own requirements listing Part Numbers etc.
• All stems are made from high quality stainless steel.

Construction Details

For ball sizes 5/32" (4mm) and above, the stem is inserted into a hole spark eroded into the ball and fixed using a
specially developed Spheric-Trafalgar adhesive. Below 5/32" (4mm), the balls are brazed to the stems.
 Reference / Tooling Balls
Type 1

(A) Ball Diameter (B) Length (C) Stem Diameter

6mm 12mm 3mm
0.2500" 0.500" 0.1250"
8mm 6mm 4mm
0.3750" 0.750" 0.1875"
10mm 20mm 5mm
12mm 24mm 6mm
0.5000" 1.000" 0.2500"
15mm 30mm 7.5mm
0.6250" 1.250" 0.3125"
0.7500" 1.500" 0.3750"
20mm 40mm 10mm
0.8750" 1.750" 0.4375"
25mm 50mm 12.5mm

Concentricity Ball to Stem within 5µm/0.0002 TIR

Type 2

(A) Ball Diameter (B) Length +/-5um (C) Length (D) Diameter +0.00-5.0um
6mm 6mm 6mm 3mm
0.2500" 0.2500" 0.2500" 0.1250"
8mm 8mm 8mm 4mm
0.3750" 0.3750" 0.3750" 0.1875"
10mm 10mm 10mm 5mm
12mm 12mm 12mm 6mm
0.5000" 0.5000" 0.5000" 0.2500"
15mm 15mm 15mm 7.5mm
0.6250" 0.6250" 0.6250" 0.3125"
0.7500" 0.7500" 0.7500" 9.525mm
20mm 20mm 20mm 10mm
0.8750" 0.8750" 0.8750" 0.4375"
25mm 25mm 25mm 12mm

Concentricity Ball to Stem within 5µm/0.0002 TIR

Type 3

(A) Ball Diameter (B) Length +/-5um (C) Length (D) Thread
6mm 6mm 6mm M3
0.2500" 0.2500" 0.2500" 6-32
8mm 8mm 8mm M4
0.3750" 0.3750" 0.3750" 10-24
10mm 10mm 10mm M5
12mm 12mm 12mm M6
0.5000" 0.5000" 0.5000" 1/4UNF
15mm 15mm 15mm M8
0.6250" 0.6250" 0.6250" 5/16UNF
0.7500" 0.7500" 0.7500" 3/8UNF
20mm 20mm 20mm M10
0.8750" 0.8750" 0.8750" 7/16UNF
25mm 25mm 25mm M12
1.0000" 1.0000" 1.0000" 1/2UNF
30mm 30mm 30mm M12

Type 4

(A) Ball Diameter (B) Length +/-5um (C) Length (D) Diameter +0.00-5.0um (E) Thread
6mm 6mm 6mm 3mm M2
0.2500" 0.2500" 0.2500" 0.1250" 2-56
8mm 8mm 8mm 4mm M2
0.3750" 0.3750" 0.3750" 0.1875" 4-40
10mm 10mm 10mm 5mm M2
12mm 12mm 12mm 6mm M3
0.5000" 0.5000" 0.5000" 0.2500" 6-32
15mm 15mm 15mm 7.5mm M3
0.6250" 0.6250" 0.6250" 0.3125" 10-24
0.7500" 0.7500" 0.7500" 9.525mm 10-24
20mm 20mm 20mm 10mm M6
0.8750" 0.8750" 0.8750" 0.4375" 10-24
25mm 25mm 25mm 12mm M6
1.0000" 1.0000" 1.0000" 0.5000" 10-24
30mm 30mm 30mm 15mm M6
Concentricity Ball to Stem within 5µm/0.0002 TIR

Type 5

(A) Ball Diameter (B) Length (C) Thread

6mm 8mm M2.5
0.2500" 0.312" 4-40
8mm 8mm M2.5
0.3750" 0.312" 4-40
10mm 8mm M2.5
12mm 8mm M2.5
0.5000" 0.312" 4-40
15mm 10mm M4
0.6250" 0.375" 6-32
0.7500" 0.375" 6-32
20mm 10mm M4
0.8750" 0.375" 10-32
25mm 10mm M6
1.0000" 0.375" 10-32
30mm 10mm M6
Ball Gage Assortment