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Mark Osterstock

Mark Osterstock is the president of Q-Mark Manufacturing Inc. For more information, call (949) 457-1913, email mosterstock@cmms.com or visit www.cmms.com

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QM 1221 Quality 101 Disk Styli Figure 3: Inspecting an O-ring groove
Quality 101

There is No "One Size Fits All" When it Comes to Disk Styli

Mark Osterstock
December 13, 2021
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Many stylus manufacturers will tell you that custom disks are the designs most often requested for custom fabrication quotes. Like handprints, it seems as though each disk stylus is unique. 


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Specialty Styli for CMM Operators and Machinists

Specialty Styli for CMM Operators and Machinists

The solution is often a special stylus.
Mark Osterstock
December 1, 2017
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“How do I probe this?” is a question frequently asked by CMM operators and machinists when faced with unusual workpiece features or properties. Often, a traditional ruby ball, carbide stem, and threaded base stylus won’t work. The solution is a special stylus. This article is an overview of some special styli that make up an important part of a CMM or machine tool toolbox.


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Stylus Materials Get Lighter, Stiffer, and Harder

As measuring and probing systems have evolved, so have their stylus requirements.
Mark Osterstock
June 1, 2015
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Browse through any coordinate measuring machine (CMM) or machine tool stylus catalog, and you’ll see an array of available materials from which to choose.


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Custom CMM Styli

Consider what lollipops, pizzas and probe tips all have in common
Mark Osterstock
June 3, 2014
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Most coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) are sold with a stylus kit containing an assortment of ruby ball styli and associated tools


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