BCM - Automatic Precision Ball Cratering System

No off axis ball movement for perfect craters every time Accurate positioning of test (rapid) Control of load from 0-5 N Control of test duration by number of rotations Tests at 50 rpm (with adjustment) A 40x magnification microscope for precision test positioning and crater viewing (not measuring) Stepper motor rotation Testing of round shanks up to 20mm and flat specimens (larges sizes with holder adjustment) Testing of delicate and semiconductor devices due to low load capability Rotation counts to 0.2 turn absolute Adjustable balancing system to compensate for different weight of component Adjustable feet with spirit level Includes 1/4 micron diamond paste Can also use magnetically stirred abrasive liquid suspensions

BCM - Manual Precision Ball Cratering System

No off axis ball movement for perfect craters every time Single load equivalent to the ball weight Testing of virtually any sample shape and size; flat disks, round shank tools and other complex shapes No sample size restriction Uses a 30mm and a 20mm diameter ball (fixed) as standard but 15mm - 40mm ball versions can be supplied Includes 1/10 micron diamond paste Portable Low cost Quick Simple Comes with comprehensive manual for layer calculations Comes with 40x magnification microscope with holder and penlight