Solution Proposal from Mitutoyo

Are You Satisfied with Your Current Contour Shape Measuring Machine?

　 -Surface roughness contour measuring machine　 FORMTRACER-Avant Series

Contour shape measuring machines are invaluable in various fields, enabling precise measurements of corner radii (R), groove radii, angles, distances, pitches, and more. These machines play a crucial role from the shop floor to quality control processes.

Given their importance, now might be the perfect time to reassess the challenges faced in their use in the field.

We offer solutions to address these challenges while maintaining your current measurement methods.

Challenges:

Reducing Stylus Replacement Costs and Work

Have you ever accidentally damaged a stylus while using an unfamiliar measuring machine? With a built-in fall detection function, stylus damage can be prevented, significantly reducing both replacement costs and the effort involved in installing spare styli.

The fall detection function helps prevent stylus damage, reducing replacement costs significantly.

Reducing Preparation Time

Do you spend excessive time positioning and fixing one-of-a-kind workpieces due to the lack of dedicated jigs?

With a cross-moving table and double-clamping rotating vise, you can streamline this process. Simply align the cross-moving table with the reference guide on the base section, enabling quick adjustments and significantly reducing the preparation time for securing workpieces.

The cross-moving table and double-clamping type rotating vise significantly reduce the preparation time required for fixing the workpiece.

Reduction of Cycle Time

With the growing emphasis on quality control, the increasing number of measuring point instructions has made reducing cycle time a critical issue. By enhancing the speed of stylus retraction (stylus up), cycle time can be reduced seamlessly without additional effort from the operator. The more measurement points are instructed, the more noticeable the improvement becomes.

For safety, the stylus descends (stylus down) slowly to ensure gentle contact with the workpiece.

By reducing the stylus retraction time (stylus up), cycle time can be shortened effortlessly without the operator's awareness.

Dual-Function Capability by Exchanging Contour Shape and Surface Roughness Detector

Do you typically use a contour measuring machine but occasionally need to measure surface roughness?

With detector integration, the base unit can perform both contour shape and surface roughness measurements. Detectors can also be retrofitted after the main unit is installed, enabling dual functionality in a single machine.

This setup allows both types of measurements to be performed efficiently maximizing space and flexibility.

Two functions can be performed in one unit through detector replacement.
Detectors can be retrofitted to enable both contour shape and surface roughness measurements.

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