Tooling Balls
The shoulder on these tooling balls provides a consistent height reference point. Use the ball as a point from which any other point can be precisely measured, such as when determining hole centerlines and distances between hole centerlines.
Press-fit tooling balls install permanently.
Slip-fit tooling balls have a slightly undersized shank for temporary mounting. Secure from the side with a set screw (not included).
Tooling balls with a threaded hole secure from the bottom by threading a cap screw (not included) into the shank.
Two-piece tooling balls are welded to the shank. If excessive horizontal pressure is applied to the ball it will break off to prevent bending the shank or distorting the tight tolerances of the ball.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Press Fit | Slip Fit | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Dia. | Shank Dia. | Shoulder-to-Ball-Ctr. Lg. (A) | Shank-to-Ball-Ctr. Lg. (B) | Lg. (C) | Material | Each | Each | ||
One Piece | |||||||||
| 1/4" | 1/8" | 0.2" | 0.56" | 0.33" | Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 0.3" | 0.75" | 0.49" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 0.4" | 0.94" | 0.65" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 0.5" | 1.38" | 0.75" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 3/8" | 0.5" | 1.25" | 0.88" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Two Piece | |||||||||
| 1/4" | 1/8" | 0.2" | 0.56" | 0.33" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 0.3" | 0.75" | 0.49" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 000000 | 00 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 0.5" | 1.13" | 0.75" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 1" | 1.63" | 1.25" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 1.25" | 1.88" | 1.5" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 0.45" | 1.05" | 0.76" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1/2" | 0.7" | 1.63" | 1.2" | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Tooling Ball Cover for 1/4"-7/8" Ball Dia. | 0000000 | Each | 00000 |
Mounting Hole | Slip Fit and Threaded Hole | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Dia. | Shank Dia. | Shoulder-to-Ball-Ctr. Lg. (A) | Shank-to-Ball-Ctr. Lg. (B) | Lg. (C) | Thread Size  | Thread Lg. | Mounting Fasteners Included | Material | Each | |
One Piece | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 5/16" | 5/8" | 0.56" | 6-32 | 1/4" | No | Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 12mm | 6mm | 12mm | 22mm | 18mm | 6-32 | 1/4" | No | Steel | 000000000 | 00000 |
Two Piece | ||||||||||
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 5/16" | 5/8" | 0.56" | 6-32 | 1/4" | No | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 1/2" | 7/8" | 0.75" | 6-32 | 1/4" | No | Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Tooling Ball Cover for 1/4"-7/8" Ball Dia. | 0000000 | Each | 00000 |
Adjustable-Height Tooling Balls
Install tooling balls in a workpiece or fixture to create a precise measurement reference point. Push the shank further into the hole to adjust the height of the ball. Use them to determine hole centerlines and distances between hole centerlines.
Press-fit tooling balls install permanently.
Slip-fit tooling balls have a slightly undersized shank for temporary mounting. Secure from the side with a set screw (not included).
Two-piece tooling balls are welded to the shank. If excessive horizontal pressure is applied to the ball it will break off to prevent bending the shank or distorting the tight tolerances of the ball.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Press Fit | Slip Fit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball Dia. | Shank Dia. | Shank-to-Ball-Ctr. Lg. (B) | Material | Hardness | Each | Each | ||
One Piece | ||||||||
| 1/4" | 1/8" | 0.56" | Steel | Rockwell C52 | 0000000 | 000000 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 3/16" | 0.75" | Steel | Rockwell C52 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 0.94" | Steel | Rockwell C52 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 1/4" | 1.5" | Steel | Rockwell C52 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | 1.5" | Steel | Rockwell C52 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Two Piece | ||||||||
| 5/8" | 5/16" | 1.06" | Steel | Rockwell C60 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 3/8" | 1.25" | Steel | Rockwell C60 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 7/8" | 7/16" | 1.44" | Steel | Rockwell C60 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 1/2" | 1.63" | Steel | Rockwell C60 | 0000000 | 00000 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Tooling Ball Cover for 1/4"-7/8" Ball Dia. | 0000000 | Each | 00000 |
Ball-Lock Quick-Change Fixture Clamps
Build these components into fixture plates, machine subplates, and tombstones for quick changes. The system clamps and locates at the same time for accurate positioning with repeatability of ±0.0005". Components are compatible with Jergens Ball-Lock, Carr-Lane Carr Lock, and Kurt PinLock quick change systems.
For accurate positioning, at least two sets of clamps, liners, and receivers are required. Install the receivers in the base plate and the liners in the fixture plate. Then line up the two plates, insert the clamps, and tighten their screws to secure the fixture in place. If more holding capacity is needed, use additional clamps and receivers but omit liners to prevent the clamp from getting stuck in the fixture plate.
Push receiver plugs into unused receivers to prevent chips and coolant from accumulating during machining. When installed, plugs sit flush with the surface of the fixture plate. To remove, thread a screw into the tapped hole in the center and pull up.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank | Head | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Fixture Plate Thick. | Dia., mm | Lg. | Dia. | Thick. | Hex Key Size | For Fixture Plate Thick. Tolerance | Holding Capacity, lbs. | Material | Includes | Each | |
| 1/2" | 13 | 1.08" | 7/8" | 1/4" | 3/32" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 625 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1/2" | 16 | 1.15" | 1 1/2" | 5/16" | 1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 800 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 13 | 1.33" | 7/8" | 1/4" | 3/32" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 625 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 16 | 1.40" | 1 1/2" | 5/16" | 1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 800 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 20 | 1.53" | 1 3/4" | 3/8" | 1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 2,250 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 25 | 1.70" | 2" | 3/8" | 5/32" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 5,440 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 20 | 1.78" | 1 3/4" | 3/8" | 1/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 2,250 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 25 | 1.95" | 2" | 3/8" | 5/32" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 5,400 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 30 | 2.13" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 3/16" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 8,000 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 35 | 2.22" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 11,780 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1" | 50 | 2.70" | 3" | 3/4" | 3/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 15,200 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 35 | 2.72" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 11,780 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1 1/2" | 50 | 3.20" | 3" | 3/4" | 3/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 15,200 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 35 | 3.22" | 2 1/4" | 1/2" | 1/4" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 11,780 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 2" | 50 | 3.70" | 3" | 3/4" | 3/8" | -0.005" to 0.005" | 15,200 | Black-Oxide Steel | Hex Key, Set Screw | 0000000 | 000000 |
| For Fixture Plate Thick. | For Clamp Shank Dia., mm | OD | OD Tolerance Range | For Fixture Plate Thick. Tolerance | Material | Each | |
| 1/2" | 13 | 0.7518" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1/2" | 16 | 1.0018" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 13 | 0.7518" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 16 | 1.0018" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 20 | 1.3772" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 25 | 1.3772" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 20 | 1.3772" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 25 | 1.3772" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 30 | 1.7523" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 35 | 1.7523" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 50 | 2.5025" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 35 | 1.7523" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 50 | 2.5025" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 35 | 1.7523" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 50 | 2.5025" | -0.0004" to 0" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Black-Oxide Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
| For Min. Base Plate Thick. | For Clamp Shank Dia., mm | OD | Bolt Circle Dia. | OD Tolerance Range | Material | Number of Mounting Holes | Mounting Fasteners Included | Each | |
| 3/4" | 13 | 1.3750" | 0.984" | -0.0004" to 0" | Black-Oxide Steel | 3 | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 16 | 1.4370" | 1.125" | -0.0004" to 0" | Black-Oxide Steel | 3 | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 20 | 1.6873" | 1.362" | -0.0004" to 0" | Black-Oxide Steel | 3 | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/4" | 25 | 2.0623" | 1.644" | -0.0004" to 0" | Black-Oxide Steel | 3 | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 3/8" | 30 | 2.2654" | 1.876" | -0.0004" to 0" | Black-Oxide Steel | 3 | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 35 | 2.6873" | 2.178" | -0.0004" to 0" | Black-Oxide Steel | 3 | Yes | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 50 | 3.4998" | 2.916" | -0.0004" to 0" | Black-Oxide Steel | 3 | Yes | 0000000 | 000000 |