MITUTOYO-Contour and Surface Roughness Measuring Systems FORMTRACER Avant Series | JSR GROUP

CONTRACER

 Contour

Continuous upper/lower direction measurement combined with a measurement adjustable feature*, enables the continuous measurement of upper and lower face contours, including the effective diameter of screw-threads.The selectable measuring force feature* eliminates the need to set the measuring force by exchanging weights or switching orientation. Mounting an arm onto the  Z1-axis contour detector via a magnet-type one-touch attachment/detachment system  greatly improves the efficiency of contour measurement.

VARIATION

SURFTEST

 Surface roughness

 VARIATION

HIGH-SPEED

“Speed-up” greatly increases throughput.

 FORMTRACER Avant Series boasts best-in-class drive speed for both drive unit and column axis along with
a quick stroke return speed. To establish “Speed up,” for surface roughness measurement, the positioning distance from the start of measurement to the start of data acquisition is reduced to the lowest limit. For contour measurement, the time from contact on a workpiece to the start of measurement is shortened. The total measurement time is drastically reduced to improve measurement efficiency

WORKABILITY

Remarkably improved workability with outstanding features

This cable-less system is designed to eliminate any risk of abrasion and guarantees trouble free, high-speed operation. The X-axis drive unit has a wide inclination range of +/- 45° allowing incline features on workpieces to be measured without added fixtures.Additionally, the detector can be replaced without turning power off, a positioning pin ensures accurate placement and software automatically detects the exchange to make it seamless and improve work efficiency

X-axis incl inable drive unit

To measure inclined surfaces efficiently,  an X-axis inclinable drive unit which can measure surfaces within a range of ±45° is mounted. When mounting the contour detector C-4500,  the measuring force can be varied in 5 steps by using the software provided (FORMTRACEPAK), eliminating the need to adjust the measuring force by switching weights or through positional adjustment. This system can also maintain the specified measuring force even when inclined.

Arc scale

The system features a built-in precision arc scale that allows the circular trajectory of the stylus tip to be read directly, eliminating the need for an arc direct conversion mechanism, which often causes measurement error on the detector. It allows precision measurement over a wide range even if the arm is not in the horizontal attitude. You can perform precision measurement without worrying about the measurement range.

Cable-less

All detector and drive unit cables are housed inside the main unit to eliminate any risk of abrasion or snagging and guarantee precision measurement and rapid movement.

Hot swapping

No need to turn the controller power off when replacing the contour detector or roughness detector; moreover, the tool-less replacement mechanism (thumb-turn clamp) greatly helps to  reduce the replacement time by approx. 1/4 (approx. 30 seconds) compared to a conventional model. Further, positioning using the guide pin improves repeatability when replacing detectors and allows efficient operation of the automatic measuring program.

WORKABILITY

Optimized measurement features depending on characteristics of workpieces
on characteristics of workpieces

Functions such as upper/lower surface continuous measurement, changing of measuring direction and setting of measuring force using a dual-sided stylus through the software remarkably improves the measurement capabilities. The stylus-drop detection feature immediately stops operation when it detects a sudden drop preventing damage to stylus or machine. It can also hold a position to measure an interrupted surface without using a mechanical stopper. Other features enable accurate and safe measurements in accordance with the characteristics of a workpiece.

Upper/lower surface continuous measurement

Upper/lower surfaces can be measured continuously by using Mitutoyo’s double-sided conical stylus. This continuous measurement data can be used to facilitate analysis of features that were difficult to measure before, such as the effective diameter of an internal screw-thread. The collision monitoring feature for the magnet arm and the detector cover ensures safe measurement even during high-speed movement, in addition, optional accessories for automatic measurement automate processes from the setup to the measurement

Stylus drop detection feature

Detects sudden drop of the stylus from a measurement surface and stops the measurement operation; also, it controls the dropping rate to avoid breakage of stylus.
Note: When mounting contour detector C-4500

Detecting a sudden drop

Continuous cut-out measurement feature

The detector hold position can be registered, allowingmeasurement to be performed without dropping below the preset position. This feature allows continuous measurement of interrupted surface features on workpieces without needing to use mechanical stoppers.

Drop prevention

Y-axis table 178-097

Enables efficient, automatic measurement of multiple aligned workpieces and multiple points on a single surface.

Rotary table θ1-axis table 12AAD975

For efficient measurement in the axial/ transverse directions. When measuring a cylindrical workpiece, automatic alignment can be performed in combination with the Y-axis table.
(* θ1-axis mounting plate <Option: 12AAE630> is required when directly installing on the base of the FORMTRACER Avant.)

Displacement: 360°
Resolution: 0.004°
Maximum load: 12 kg
Rotational speed: Max 10°/s
Mass: 7 kg

Rotary table θ2-axis unit 178-078

You can measure multiple points on a cylindrical workpiece and automate front/rear-side measurement. (* θ2-axis mounting plate <Option: 12AAE718> is required when directly installing on the base of the FORMTRACER Avant.)

Displacement: 360°
Resolution: 0.0072°
Maximum load loading moment): 4 kg (moment 343 N·cm or less)
Rotational speed: Max 18°/s
Mass: 5 kg

Auto leveling table 178-087

This table performs fully automatic leveling adjustment roughness measurement surfaces at the start of measurement. Full automation ensures rapid measurement regardless of the skill level of the operator.

Inclination adjustment angle: ±2°
Maximum load: 7 kg
Table dimensions: 130×100 mm
Mass: 3.5 kg

Drive unit DAT unit 178-050

This optional unit supports leveling of measurement surfaces by inclining the drive unit. This makes leveling easy when working with large workpieces that are hard to place on the auto leveling
table.

Inclination range: ±1.5°
Mass: 6.7 kg

3-axis adjustment table | 178-047

This table makes the adjustments required when measuring cylindrical surfaces. The corrections for the pitch angle and the swivel angle are determined from a preliminary measurement and the Digimatic micrometers are adjusted accordingly. A flat-surfaced workpiece can also be leveled with this table. By using Mitutoyo’s 3-axis adjustment table, the workpiece can be aligned and leveled easily, simply by following the FORMTRACEPAK guidance.
No experience or special expertise is required.

Centering chuck (ring operated) | 211-032

This chuck is useful when measuring small workpieces. You can easily clamp them with its knurled ring.

Holding range:
Inner jaws OD: φ1 - φ36 mm
Inner jaws ID: φ16 - φ69 mm
Outer jaws OD: φ25 - φ79 mm
Dimensions (D×H): φ118×41 mm
Mass: 1.2 kg

Micro-chuck | 211-031

This chuck is suitable for clamping extra-small diameter workpieces (φ1 mm or less), which cannot be retained with the centering chuck.

Holding range:OD: φ0.2 - φ1.5 mm
Dimensions (D×H): φ107×48.5 mm
Mass: 0.6 kg

PET bottle Preform measurement

The thread of a familiar PET bottle requires precision measurement,since leaks will occur if it is too loose, or the cap cannot be tightened if it is too tight. The “sectional form of thread” of such PET bottles can be measured without cutting the product by using a cone stylus. Angleand pitch can be measured efficiently

Screw gauge Ring measurement

Upper/lower surface continuous measurement and measurement adjustable feature on the C-4500 detector allows simultaneous measurements of the effective diameter of screw or ring gages, together with thread angle and pitch. Since a part-program (automatic measuring program) for measuring and analysis can be created, effective diameter, which requires high accuracy in micrometer threads, can be accurately and efficiently measured.

Golf club face Groove form measurement

Groove pitches, groove intervals, and edge shapes are strictly determined by golf club standards. By using the part-program (automatic measuring program) as a standard feature and automating analysis, efficient evaluation is possible with precision measurement.

Surface roughness test for tooth faces of gears

The surface roughness of gear teeth may affect strength and torque transfer efficiency. By using a stylus for gear teeth, it is possible to measure over the full face of a tooth, right down to the root. FORMTRACER Avant Series, which can cut off the positioning distance to its limit (0.05 mm) helps evaluate the surface roughness of gear teeth.

Can Pull-top groove measurement

If the pull-top groove is too shallow, the pull-top cannot be opened,and if it is too deep, it will be opened easily, resulting in leakage during transportation due to vibration or shock. The groove dimensions of products can be efficiently controlled for measured where high accuracy is required

Surface roughness test for tablet molds

Durability is required for tablet molds to ensure the detachability of pharmaceutical powder and reduction of production cost. FORMTRACER Avant Series, which can cut off the positioning distance to its limit, helps evaluate the surface roughness of molds with accuracy and precision as it can measure products with high accuracy from edge to edge