CREDIT: MITUTOYO
Mitutoyo America Corp. has released the new Hybrid FORMTRACER Avant FTA-H3000 along with the updated Formtracepak v6.2 form measuring instrument software. Designed to increase efficiency in contour and surface roughness measurements by improving analysis, inspection and tolerancing.
The Hybrid FORMTRACER Avant Series FTA-H3000 allows users to perform two disciplines on a single platform by capturing surface roughness and contour measurements in a single trace. This reduces setup time, measurement duration and the space needed for an additional machine by consolidating two measuring instruments into one detector, enabling precise evaluation of the same cross-section.
“The new H-3000 detector head measuring range is three times that of previous models, with an industry-leading 16mm Z-axis range. This specification allows for various application solutions,” says Christopher Lee, form products manager at Mitutoyo America Corp.
The FTA-H3000 has retrofittable detectors that enable dedicated surface roughness and contour measurements. This helps manufacturers detect imperfections early and ensure that parts meet strict quality standards.
Key features:
- Z-axis measuring range can be extended using an optional stylus
- X-axis inclinable drive unit with ±45° inclination range
- Built-in precision arc scale technology allows direct reading of the stylus trajectory
The FORMTRACER software supports all contour, surface roughness and FORMTRACER machine models in the FTA-Avant series. FORMTRACER v6.2 can be launched with a single icon click for measurement, analysis, and report generation functions.
Key features:
- Supports the new ISO 21920 (2021) standard and existing ISO and JIS standards
- Contour-tolerancing function as a standard feature
- Capable of exporting multiple file types