Semi-Precision Balls
Abbott’s semi-precision balls are used in a wide variety of applications where the higher tolerances and cost of precision balls is not necessary. Balls are defined by grade: The lower the number of the grade, the more precision to which the ball is manufactured. The typical distinction between a precision ball and a semi-precision ball is between grades 50 and 100, wherein grades 50 and below are considered precision balls and grades 100 and above are semi-precision.
Abbott conforms to both ABMA and ISO 3290 standards, which dictate the specific parameters associated with the grade of ball.
Surface Integrity
Size
Sphericity
is defined as the deviation (out-of-round condition) from a true spherical form. The normal range of sphericity for semi-precision balls is between ±0.0001 (grade 100) and ±0.001 (grade 1000).