Baker Hughes / Panametrics 80CAL-TB3 3/16" Magna-Mike Calibration Fixture

The Baker Hughes/Panametrics 80CAL-TB3 is a 3/16" calibration fixture engineered to establish precise reference standards for Magna-Mike thickness gauges. This fixture maintains calibration accuracy across the gauge's operational range by providing a known dimensional reference point for the magnetic probe and target ball measurement system. It enables single-sided access thickness measurement of nonferrous materials - plastics, glass, rubber, ceramics, and composites - where conventional dual-access methods are impractical.

Technical Specifications

Model: 80CAL-TB3 3/16" Magna-Mike Calibration Fixture

Manufacturer: Baker Hughes / Panametrics

Target Ball Diameter: 3/16" (4.76 mm)

Measurement Principle: Magnetic probe-to-target ball distance detection

Gauge Compatibility: Magna-Mike 8500 series and compatible models

Operational Thickness Range: 0.0001 to 0.2500 inches (0.0025 mm to 6.35 mm)

Calibration Accuracy: ±1%

Key Features

Precision-engineered reference standard for fixture-based calibration verification

Designed specifically for 3/16" diameter target ball integration

Supports single-sided measurement of nonmagnetic materials

Maintains repeatability and dimensional accuracy in quality control workflows

Integrates with standard Magna-Mike probe and target ball assemblies

Typical Applications

Calibration verification of Magna-Mike thickness gauges prior to production measurement

Quality assurance in manufacturing environments requiring single-access wall thickness inspection

Material thickness validation on composites, elastomers, and nonconductive substrates

Periodic gauge accuracy confirmation in metrology laboratories

Compatibility & Integration The 80CAL-TB3 functions within the Magna-Mike system ecosystem and pairs with associated target balls (80TB3) and supplementary calibration standards (80CAL-010, 80CAL-040, 80CAL-240) to establish multi-point calibration protocols and ensure traceability across the full measurement envelope.