Mitutoyo Launches Sales of FORMTRACER Avant Series of
Hybrid Surface Texture Measuring Systems with Selectable Functions

	FTA-S4D3000 (with detector for surface roughness measurement, with monitor arm)

 

Mitutoyo Corporation (headquarters : Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki City, Japan; President: Yoshiaki Numata) has developed the FORMTRACER Avant series of hybrid type surface texture measuring system that can measure surface roughness and contour with one unit, and launched sales in August. Until now, Mitutoyo’s lineups of surface texture measuring systems included SURFTEST for surface roughness, CONTRACER for contour, and FORMTRACER, a hybrid for both measurements.
FORMTRACER Avant is a new series of surface texture measuring systems that integrates and rearranges these product series.

FORMTRACER Avant series is designed to be used for both surface roughness and contour measurement, made possible by exchanging the detector. The line-up consists of FORMTRACER Avant D3000/4000, a hybrid that supports surface roughness and contour measurement with one unit, FORMTRACER Avant S3000, for surface roughness measurement, and FORMTRACER Avant C3000/4000, for contour measurement. Also, S3000 and C3000/4000 can be used as hybrid instruments, similar to FORMTRACER Avant D3000/4000, by the introduction of an additional detector for contour or surface roughness measurement.

The detector is attached and detached using a thumb-turn clamp lever, facilitating quick and easy replacement without the use of tools. After replacement, the device automatically recognizes the type of contour/surface roughness detector, so there is no risk of malfunction from neglecting to operate the detector selector switch or damage to the detector due to incorrect operation.

The measurement function achieves high drive speed (X axis: max. 80 mm/s, Z2 axis: max. 30 mm/s) and high measurement speed (X axis: 30 mm/s). It is equipped with a new model remote box with a measurement part program key that provides reliable supports for preparation of measurement part programs to help improve the efficiency of measurement work. The housing design has been revamped from the previous series, and strong coloring has been adopted to express innovation and creativity.

Mitutoyo contributes to society through precision measurement for the ever-evolving future of manufacturing.

 

[Main specifications]

Surface roughness measurement
Measuring range	X axis	100 mm	200 mm
	Z1 axis	800 μm, 80 μm, 8 μm
Straightness  (when X-axis is horizontal)		(0.05+0.001L)μm,   L=traverse length (mm)	(0.1+0.002L)μm  L= traverse length (mm)
Contour measurement
Measuring range	X axis	100 mm	200 mm
	Z1 axis	60 mm (from the horizontal position ±30 mm)
Straightness  (when X-axis is horizontal)		0.8 μm/100 mm	2 μm/200 mm

 

[Main Features]

•	High throughput is achieved by high-speed movement (X axis: max. 80 mm/s, Z2 axis: max. 30 mm/s) and high measurement speed (X axis: 30 mm/s).
•	The detector can be replaced using the thumb-turn clamp lever without tools and without switching off the controller power.
•	All connection cables are built into the measuring instrument, enabling measurement without concerns about the cables.
•	Equipped with a drive tilting device (except for some models）
•	The Z1 axis detector has a built-in collision safety device, whereby it will automatically stop if the detector unit interferes with the workpiece or the jig.
•	Equipped with a part program key that provides reliable supports for preparation of measurement part programs, and adopts a new remote box aimed at improved operability.