Straight styli are designed to inspect simple features where direct, unobstructed contact with a measured surface is possible. A ceramic stem is lightweight yet very stiff and offers built-in crash protection. Ruby is regarded as the industry standard for stylus tips and is one of the hardest materials available, suitable for most applications. However, due to adhesive pickup, ruby tips are not recommended for scanning aluminum parts.
- Designed to inspect simple features where direct, unobstructed contact with a measured surface is possible.
- Lightweight and stiff ceramic stem provides built-in crash protection.
- Ruby tip is an industry standard material, suitable for most applications.
- Stylus makes contact with the workpiece surface.
- Commonly made of a synthetic ruby and mounted on a stem.