Precision styli for metrology
Renishaw offers a comprehensive range of precision styli for touch probes. Learn how the quality of styli and accessories play a vital role in industry measurement technology and how Renishaw can support you.
Renishaw precision styli
Styli for Renishaw's CMM, machine tool, scanning probes and Equator™ gauging systems.
Your partner in precision for 50 years
Precision styli are designed to complement Renishaw's probing systems, to ensure optimum performance. Our standard range comprises over 500 parts, with custom variants available on request. We also have an extensive and experienced applications network that can provide you with full technical support and guidance regarding styli design and their use within your unique application.
Renishaw supplies styli for a variety of applications, including providing compatibility with ZEISS and FARO® probes. To find out more about our styli range for ZEISS and FARO probes, please refer to our precision engineered styli page.
Our comprehensive range of styli can be used on a variety of systems. These includes Renishaw's CMM, machine tool, scanning probes, and Equator™ gauging systems. Additionally, they can be used with sensors from other manufacturers.
When our comprehensive standard product range does not provide the answer, custom styli can be developed by Renishaw's in-house design team. Let us design custom styli to suit your specific application requirement.
Renishaw has developed OPTiMUM™ diamond styli to support the increasing need for high-speed scanning applications. Discover how diamond coated spheres maintain their roundness and do not suffer material ‘build-up' or premature wear when scanning a part.
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) is a flexible and powerful technology that can be used to create components and parts which cannot be made using traditional manufacturing methods. Find out how AM styli provides more measurement options than ever before.
Your solutions partner for automotive manufacturing
Mass production of automotive components relies heavily on repeatable processes of inspections and quality checks during manufacturing.
Although the styli of the inspection probes may seem like a small detail of the process, they are a crucial part of the measurement since they make contact with the component, allowing the probe mechanism to move and the generated signal to allow the measurement to be taken.
At Renishaw we take into account the small details, such as the proper use of the probes. When choosing a stylus, it is essential to consider the features and materials of the component to be measured. Additionally, it is important to consider the probing system in use. Stylus properties such as material, size, rigidity and sphericity can significantly influence measurement performance and system maintenance requirements.
Why become a Renishaw customer?
The quality of styli and accessories play a vital role in industrial measurement technologies. With our styli you can be assured of:
- A standard range of over 500 parts and over 15,000 custom variants.
- Top precision balls. Grade 5 (0.13 microns sphericity) as standard, grade 3 (0.08 microns sphericity) on request.
- A wide range of material combinations.
- An extensive and experienced applications network that can provide you with full technical support and guidance regarding styli design and their use within your unique application. This covers application set up, probing advice and material selection.
- Worldwide sales and support networks, with offices in 36 countries.
- Stock held around the world, ensuring rapid local delivery.
- An Online store with 9 transactional sites around the world.
How to order
Use our Online store to order 24/7. Shop online or by contacting your local sales team.
Visit the Online store to select a stylus from our comprehensive range of standard solutions.
If you can't find what you're looking for, please submit your custom request using the custom styli request form.
What is a stylus?
A stylus is the part of the measuring system which makes contact with the component, causing the probe's mechanism to displace. The generated signal enables a measurement to be taken.
The stylus is the first link with the work piece. This is why it is vital that the stylus delivers the greatest possible accuracy at the point of contact.
The feature to be inspected dictates the type and size of stylus used. In all cases, however, maximum rigidity of the stylus and perfect sphericity of the tip are vital.
The importance of styli for precision
Successful gauging depends very much on the ability of the probe's stylus to access a feature and then maintain accuracy at the point of contact.
The performance of your gauging can easily be degraded if you use a stylus with poor ball roundness, poor ball location, bad thread fit or a compromised design that allows excessive bending during measurement.
At Renishaw, we have expertise in probe and stylus design to develop a comprehensive range of CMM and machine tool styli to offer you the greatest possible precision.
Renishaw styli for ZEISS probing applications and FARO® arms
Renishaw has extended its comprehensive styli catalogue to offer a range of styli, adaptors and accessories for ZEISS and FARO probes.
With a range that includes a wide variety of straight styli in a selection of materials and thread sizes, as well as a vast series of star, disc and other shaped stylus, there are plenty of options to suit your application needs for ZEISS probes.
The range of styli for FARO arms includes zirconia ball and tungsten carbide point probes in different thread sizes and with a selection of accessories to suit various application needs.
Renishaw styli for ZEISS probing applications and FARO® arms.
A range of Renishaw styli, specific for use on ZEISS probe heads and FARO arm probes.
Top tips for using styli:
- Use genuine Renishaw styli.
- Always use styli that are as short and stable as possible.
- Use the largest ball possible.
- Are you using components that are thermally stable? Bear in mind the ambient conditions.
- When putting together styli configurations, refer to the permitted masses as specified by the probe manufacturer.
- Use the lowest possible number of separate components.
Service and support
Renishaw's expansion over 50 years has always been accompanied by a willingness to invest in a worldwide sales and support network. Today, this includes offices in more than 36 countries, plus a global network of distributors and agents.
The benefit to our customers is that at any time, there are in excess of 100,000 styli held in stock locations around the world, ensuring rapid local delivery.
We have earned an enviable reputation for our commitment to customer care and support. Should technical advice be required, or a problem arises, our global network of staff is always available to offer advice and recommend a suitable replacement.
Precision styli education guide
Discover in our brochure key technical information on selecting and using the correct type, materials, design and calibration.
FAQs
View the frequently asked questions for Renishaw styli.
Why are there different types of styli?
The comprehensive range of genuine Renishaw styli comprises a range of configurations to suit different measurement applications. All components, including stylus balls, are available in a range of materials. Please download our Precision styli guide to learn more.
How do you know you are using a genuine Renishaw stylus?
The majority of our styli have the Renishaw logo printed onto the holder. They are all supplied in plastic boxes with holographic labels. To ensure the integrity of the data you gather, make certain that you specify and use a stylus from the comprehensive range of genuine Renishaw styli.
Are Renishaw styli RoHS compliant?
The styli range of products are RoHS compliant. Please read our full statement.
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