Mitutoyo FORMTRACER AVANT Avant S3000 Series 178

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Features

FORMTRACER Avant Series boast best-in-class drive speed, such as fast movement of drive unit and column, stroke (retraction) speed-up, etc. To meet the needs of “Speed-up,” on surface roughness measurement, the positioning distance from the start of measurement to the start of data acquisition is reduced to the limit, while on contour measurement, the time from touch-down on a workpiece to the start of measurement is shortened. The total measurement time is drastically reduced to improve measurement efficiency.
This system uses a cable-less design allowing measurements without having to worry about snagging unprotected detector cables, while the drive section is an X-axis inclinable drive unit. The inclination range is a wide ±45°, allowing inclined surfaces on of workpieces to be simply measured without using an inclination jig. In addition, the detector can be replaced without turning power off, the guide pin reproduces positioning with high accuracy, and the software supporting the mounted detector starts up automatically. Such outstanding features drastically improve work efficiency.
The upper/lower surface continuous measurement feature, performing control of measurement direction and measuring force by double-sided stylus and software, remarkably improves the measurement range. The stylus-drop detection feature immediately stops operation if the stylus suddenly drops, thus preventing damage to the stylus during continuous cut-out measurement without having to rely on a conventional mechanical stop. Other features enable accurate and safe measurements in accordance with the characteristics of a workpiece.

Mitutoyo FORMTRACER AVANT Avant S3000 Series 178

Product Information

Manufacturer: Mitutoyo
Model: FTA-S4S3000, FTA-H4S3000, FTA-W4S3000, FTA-L4S3000, FTA-S8S3000, FTA-H8S3000, FTA-W8S3000, FTA-L8S3000
FORMTRACER Avant S3000 series are highly functional and user-friendly surface roughness measuring systems with innovative design features.

Product Descriptions

FORMTRACER Avant S3000 series are highly functional and user-friendly surface roughness measuring systems with innovative design features.

Often a special method of workholding, such as a custom jig, is required to measure an inclined workpiece surface but this is not needed if you select from the FORMTRACER Avant S3000 series since some models have an inclining drive unit to handle this situation. This feature makes approaching the target surface and measurement of a large workpiece much easier.

The new style remote box has been developed in pursuit of operational usability. An overdrive knob controls the drive speed in real time and is very convenient when fine positioning is required. Another new feature is a part program key that strongly supports creation of measurement part programs, including a move command for manual operation and a measurement start command.

High throughput is achieved thanks to high drive speed (X axis: Max. 80 mm/s, Z2 axix: Max. 30 mm/s) and acceleration (X axis: 30 mm/s2).
All connecting cables are contained within the measuring instrument to eliminate any inconveniece during measurement.
Since the Z-axis detector incorporates an anti-collision safery device, the detector unit will automatically stop if it touches a workpiece or fixture.
A variety of detector holders (optional) are available.
A detector for measuring contours can be retrofitted.