Inspection Balls

Tooling balls and inspection balls (also known as reference balls / datum spheres) are high‑precision ground metal components with shoulder‑mounted stems. They serve as fixed physical coordinate origins for inspection, machining and assembly workflows. Though small in size, their sphericity, shoulder perpendicularity and surface finish directly define the reliability of your entire measurement chain.


Inspection Balls Manufacturer

11+ years manufacturer that customization various types of inspection balls with high precision ±0.01mm and ±0.005mm and high hardness 50-55HRC. We also have normal use size on stock for csutomers. Such as diameter 20mm and diameter 12mm stainless steel 316 and S316, 440C checking ball, tooling ball.

  • As csutomer’s design to custom, one-piece construction.
  • Concentricity of ball to shank – 0.002mm.
  • Close tolerances of balls – ±0.01mm, ±0.005mm.
  • Material – 8620 steel, 440C, S136, 316 stainless steel hardened 50-55HRC.

Custom Precision Inspection Balls

As a reference point for inspection applications, used in conjunction with a coordinate measuring machines to accurately measure work pieces.

Short Shank Inspection Balls
Short Shank Inspection Balls
Precision Slip Fit Inspection Balls
Precision Slip Fit Inspection Balls
With Shoulder Inspection Balls
With Shoulder Inspection Balls

Custom Precision Construction Balls

As a reference point for inspection applications, used in conjunction with a coordinate measuring machines to accurately measure work pieces.

With Thread Construction Balls
With Thread Construction Balls
Standard Construction Balls
Standard Construction Balls

Custom Precision Tooling Balls

As a reference point for inspection applications, used in conjunction with a coordinate measuring machines to accurately measure work pieces.

Fixture Tooling Balls
Fixture Tooling Balls
Checking Tooling Balls
Checking Tooling Balls
With Thread Checking Tooling Balls
With Thread Checking Tooling Balls 

Custom Aluminum Ball Cover Use for Tooling Ball

Our tooling ball cover machining by aluminum with suarfce finished sand blasting and anodizing. Boyi have standard size D12 and D20 in stock for our customers prepared.

Custom High Precision Locating balls

Tooling balls and inspection balls are precision‑ground spherical components, mostly manufactured with a locating shoulder and mounting shank, exactly as shown in our product catalog.

Boyi is a proven expert in custom precision locating balls components services. Advanced technology, specialized grinding and a variety of polishing techniques to achieve the required tolerances and surface finish on parts.

Key structural features
  • Precision‑ground spherical head: Core datum feature, tight sphericity tolerance guarantees consistent probing from all angles.
  • Locating shoulder flange: Flat positioning face for fixture installation, ensures strict perpendicularity between sphere and mounting shank.
  • Mounting shank: Designed for press‑fit installation onto checking fixtures, gauge plates and custom tooling jigs.

Are you looking for reliable tooling balls manufacturer ?

Partner with a dedicated precision‑component manufacturer and avoid hidden measurement risks brought by inferior datum parts. Count on BOYI PRECISION as your stable supplier for tooling and inspection balls.