Stylus

Stylus (probes) are small tips in diamond. These are used in measuring instruments, which analyze the surface of a work piece (roughness, profile).

• Spherical tips

  Angle	30...90°
  Radius	1...3000 um
  Material	diamond (standard), ruby (restricted angle and radius), tungsten carbide (restricted angle and radius)
  Length of diamond	depending on angle and holder
  Material of holder	titanium, stainless steel
  Diameter of holder	D = 0,3 … 2,5 mm
  Length of holder	L = 0,5 … 15 mm

  
• Chisel tips

  Angle	60°, 90°
  Radius on the edge	pointed, 5 um, 10 um, 300 um
  Material	diamond

  
• Measuring arms

  Diameter of the arm	≥ 0,3 mm
  Material of the arm	stainless steel
  Tip	see "spherical tips"