Introducing the Crysta-Apex Series: A Family of General-Purpose High-Speed, High-Precision CNC Coordinate Measuring Machines

Mitutoyo Corporation has developed the Crysta-Apex Series, a family of general-purpose CNC coordinate measuring machines designed as successors to the conventional FALCIO Series models. The new machines, which are optimized for high-speed/high-precision operation, will be launched on February 1, 2002. Coordinate measuring machines have already become mainstream precision measuring instruments. They are indispensable to manufacturers in various sectors in the evaluation of product dimensional accuracy, etc. However, the requirements for coordinate measurements are becoming increasingly sophisticated due to rapid advances in machining and various other manufacturing technologies. Drawing on core coordinate measurement technologies accumulated through years of experience as an industry leader, and incorporating various new technologies, Mitutoyo has added substantial changes to its FALCIO Series of best-selling general-purpose CNC coordinate measuring machines and developed the Crysta-Apex Series. This new line consists of CNC coordinate measuring machines that can meet the growing demand for higher precision, higher speed, easier operation and lower cost. The Crysta-Apex Series was developed as Mitutoyo's flagship CNC coordinate measuring machine. As such, it incorporates a range of new technologies including "structural design optimization via FEM analysis," "friction-drive system to achieve low-vibration drive" and "temperature-compensation technology to minimize heat strain." There are 11 models in the series, which together offer extensive measurement ranges via a combination of X-axis setting (705, 905 or 1205 mm), Y-axis setting (705, 1005, 1205, 1605, 2005 or 3005 mm) and Z-axis setting (605, 805 or 1005 mm). The new series not only supports the latest general-purpose measuring probes, it also accommodates various exclusive probes for non-contact image measurement, high-speed scanning and effective thread-depth measurement, etc., to meet the specific needs of each customer.

[Main Features]

(1)	Improved measurement efficiency via higher speed and greater precision Faster, more accurate operation was made possible by incorporating a range of new technologies, such as a friction-drive system for low-vibration drive and a new gravity-center position of the Z-axis drive part for improved accuracy (patent pending).
(2)	Higher rigidity and improved dynamic accuracy via structural design optimization based on FEM analysis Achieved a measuring error (E) of 2.5 + 3L/1000 μm (Crysta-Apex 700) and measuring speed of 8 mm/s.
(3)	Standardized material (aluminum alloy) for improved recyclability
(4)	Innovative design with a sophisticated, high-class look Die material is used for the supporter to achieve a design offering an ample degree of freedom.
(5)	Usability in on-site measurement by installing an optional temperature-compensation function Accuracy can be guaranteed across a wide temperature range of 16oC to 26oC.
(6)	Compatibility with wide-ranging probe systems The series not only supports the latest general-purpose measuring probes, it also accommodates various probe systems developed by Mitutoyo for use in non-contact image measurement, high-speed scanning, effective thread-depth measurement, etc.

[Main Specifications]

Crysta-Apex 707/710/910/916/920
Measurement range (X x Y x Z axes)	700 Series: 705 x 705(707)/1005(710) x 605 mm 900 Series: 905 x 1005(910)/1605(916)/2005(920) x 605/805 mm
Minimum reading	0.0001 mm
Measuring error E	700 Series: 2.5+4L/1000 um 900 Series: 2.9+4L/1000um , 3.2+4L/1000 um
Drive speed	Maximum drive speed: 519 mm/s (300 mm/s for each axis)
Measuring speed	8 mm/s max.
Drive acceleration	Maximum acceleration: 0.23G (0.13G for each axis)
Accuracy-guarantee temperature range	Without temperature compensation: 19oC to 21oC With temperature compensation: 16oC to 26oC

Crysta-Apex 1212/1220/1230
Measurement range (X x Y x Z axes)	1205 x 1205(1212)/2005(1220)/3005(1230) x 1005 mm
Minimum reading	0.0001 mm
Measuring error E	3.5+5L/1000 um
Drive speed	Maximum drive speed: 519 mm/s (300 mm/s for each axis)
Measuring speed	5 mm/s max.
Drive acceleration	Maximum acceleration: 0.17G (0.1G for each axis)
Accuracy-guarantee temperature range	Without temperature compensation: 19oC to 21oC With temperature compensation: 16oC to 26oC

[Anticipated Sales Volume]

1,500 units in the initial year

Crysta-Apex 910: High-Speed, High-Precision
CNC Coordinate Measuring Machine

January 23,2002

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