FORMTRACER Avant Series

Catalog No. E15030

Form Measurement

Contour and Surface Roughness Measuring Systems

Go above and beyond.

FO R MTR AC E R
A v a n t SERIES
ContourandSurfaceRoughness

Measuring

Systems

Speed and operability like never before
A revolutionary measuring system that defies conventional thinking.
The hybrid measuring system “FORMTRACER Avant Series” allows measurements both of contour and surface roughness.
Endowed with “speed” enabling higher measurement efficiency, “operability” with automation and a wide variety of features, and“expandability” allowing upgrade to a complex system by integrating a detector, this revolutionary measuring system defies
conventional thinking.

T his is theReal One.

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CONTRACER
C o n t o u rContinuous upper/lower surface measurement, combined with a measurement adjustable feature*,
enables the continuous measurement of upper and lower surface contour, including the effective diameter of screw-threads.
The variable measuring force feature* eliminates the need to adjust the measuring force by switching weights or
adjusting orientation. Mounting a contour detector also reduces workpiece handling and expands the Z1-axis (detector stroke)measurement range to greatly improve the efficiency of contour measurement.
* Only when mounting the contour detector C-4500

VA RI ATION

Contour detector
C-4500 (High accuracy)

Contour detector
C-3200 (General-purpose)4

SURFTEST
Surfaceroughness

Compliant with JIS, ISO, ANSI, VDA, and other industrial surface roughness standards.
Rapid movement of the measuring unit, combined with optional accessories to automate leveling of the measuring
surface during setup prior to measurement, shortens measurement time and reduces the burden placed on the operator.

VA RI ATIONOPTIONOPTION

Roughness detector holder
S-3000CR(Upward and downward + Crank)

Roughness detector holder
S-3000MR(Upward and downward)

OPTION

Roughness detector holder
S-3000C (Crank)
Roughness detector holder
S-30005

A feature-rich lineup covers every purpose.
This single machine can measure contours and surface roughness.
Just by integrating a detector with a base system comprising FTA-S4C3000/4000 (contour instrument) and FTA-S4S3000 (surface
roughness tester), it is possible to upgrade a contour instrument or surface roughness tester to a complex system,from a general-purpose contour instrument to a high-precision contour instrument.
Three types of surface roughness detector holder can be added for a wider range of surface roughness measurements.
Other than the addition of detectors, Mitutoyo provides a choice of 100/200 mm-type drive units, high-column instruments,and large-sized base instruments, as standard.

Surface Roughness Tester
FTA-S4S3000

Contour Instruments
FTA-S4C3000/4000

Standard modelThis is the standard model that constitutes the basefor the surface roughness tester and contour
instrument. As detectors for roughness and contour
can be added to each instrument, a single machine canbe used to perform various measurements for which
multiple instruments used to be required.

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200 mm drive unit, large-sized baseinstrument with long column model
Surface Roughness Tester
FTA-L8S3000

200 mm drive unit, high-column model
Surface Roughness Tester
FTA-H8S3000

Large-sized modelThis is the large-sized model with the maximum-sizebase and column. It can efficiently measure heavy and/High-column modelor long workpieces.

The base instrument is the same size as the standard
model, except the column is higher. The extra depth
allows a wider range of measurements in the verticaldirection.

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HIGH-SPEED“Speed-up” greatly reduces
measurement time
FORMTRACER Avant Series boast best-in-class drive
speed, such as fast movement of drive unit andcolumn, stroke (retraction) speed-up, etc. To meet theneeds of “Speed-up,” on surface roughness
measurement, the positioning distance from the startof 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 startof measurement is shortened. The total measurement
time is drastically reduced to improve measurement
efficiency.

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Best-in-class high-speed driving
High-speed driving drastically reduces the measurement time

80 mm/s (MAX)X-axis movement speed[drive unit]

30 mm/s (MAX)Z2-axis movement speed[ column vertical movement]

X-axis (drive unit): 80 mm/s (MAX) Z2-axis (column vertical movement): 30 mm/s (MAX)
Speed-up of the movement enables reduction of the total measurement time.

Reduction of the total measurement time
The stroke (retraction) speed is improved by

FORMTRACER
Avant Series

approx. three times compared to conventionalmodels; meanwhile, the speed when the stylus[ Retraction speed]

goes down to touch a workpiece becomes slower

Approx. 3 times thatof conventionalmodelsin consideration of safety. The measuring system
automatically detects the workpiece contact, then
immediately moves into standby mode for the startof measurement approximately three times fasterthan a conventional model, for a drastic
improvement in measuring efficiency.

Real OnePOINT

Cutting down the positioning distance to its limit

Industry’s

No.1

The positioning distance from the start ofmeasurement to the start of measurement dataacquisition is reduced to the absolute minimumof 0.05 mm. The system vigorously supports themeasurement of edges and narrow parts where
it is difficult to secure sufficient measurement
distance.

[Positioning distance]

0.05 mm9

WORKABILITY
Remarkably improved workability
with outstanding features
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 highaccuracy, and the software supporting the mounted
detector starts up automatically. Such outstanding
features drastically improve work efficiency.

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

Arc scale
The system features a built-in precision arc scalethat 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 canperform 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 ofabrasion or snagging and guarantee precision
measurement and rapid movement.

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

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WORKABILITY
Optimized measurement features depending
on characteristics of workpieces
The upper/lower surface continuous measurement
feature, performing control of measurement direction
and measuring force by double-sided stylus andsoftware, 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 aconventional mechanical stop. Other features enableaccurate and safe measurements in accordance withthe characteristics of a workpiece.

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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 thatwere difficult to measure before, such as theeffective diameter of an internal screw-thread. The
collision monitoring feature for the magnet arm andthe detector cover ensures safe measurement evenduring 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 ameasurement surface and stops the measurement
operation; also, it controls the dropping rate to
avoid breakage of stylus.
Note: When mounting contour detector C-4500

Detectinga suddendrop

Slow downContinuous cut-out measurement feature
The detector hold position can be registered,allowing measurement to be performed without
dropping below the preset position. This featureallows continuous measurement of interrupted
surface features on workpieces without needing to
use mechanical stoppers.

Drop
prevention

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SOFTWARE
Backup for the unified management and sharing of
measurement data, and visualization of quality
FO R M T RACEPAK i s e quipped wit h a wide va riet y of f ea tur es , s uc h a s c ontr ol of the c ontour a nd s ur f a c e
r o u g h ne s s m eas u r i n g syst ems, da t a a na lysis a nd c ompa r i s on, a nd r epor t c r ea ti on. etc . M C ubeM a p v i s ua li z es t h e
a n a l y s i s d ata i n de ta il by using va rious gra phica l tec hnolog i es .
Me a s u r Li nk i n te g rates mea sured da t a t o a server v i a a networ ki ng s y s tem. M i tutoy o s uppor ts the r ea li z a ti on o f
q u a l i ty i m pro vem en t by prevent ing defect ive prod uc ts bei ng pr oduc ed, uti li z i ng uni f i ed
m a n a g em en t and s h aring of informa t ion.

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FO R M T R A C E PA K
<Surface property analysis program>
FORMTRACEPAK features offer total support for controlling themeasuring system, surface roughness analysis, contour analysis,
contour tolerancing, and inspection report creation.

Surface roughness analysis

Contour analysis

MCubeMap<3D surface property analyzing software>
Parameter analysis is available for not only the vertical directions of
Sa and Sq, but also spaces, compounds, and features. A wide varietyof graphical technologies help visualize the analyzed data in detail.
Note: The Y-axis table for 3D measurement is required separately.

An example of 3D analysis

MeasurLink<Measurement Data Network System>M e a s u r L i n k n e t w o r k s e a c h me a s u r i n g s y s t e m a n d
a g g r e g a t e s t h e me a s u r e me n t d a t a i n a s e r v e r . T h e r eal t i me a g g r e g a t i o n e n a b l e s “ V i s i b l e q u a l i t y ” me a n i n g t heunified management and sharing of information relevant toquality.

Real-timemeasurement data
aggregation andanalysis

Improvement of
accuracy and quality

Upstream system(customer's own system)＝

Individual measuring
instrument

Visible data

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DESIGN
Coexistence of form and functional beauty
with no compromise on detailV i s u a l be au ty , f un cti ona l ra t iona lit y, a nd relia ble mea s ur ement a c c ur a c y . We s eek pr oduc t des i g n endowed w it ha l l o f the s e . Co ex i s tence of bea ut y of form in purs ui t of des i g n wi th no c ompr omi s e on deta i l, a nd f unc ti ona lb e a u t y pro vi di n g b ot h opera bilit y a nd innova t ion.
I n a d di ti on to col o r i ng, t he new design a dds impro v ements a nd i ng eni ous f ea tur es tha t c ons i der s the wholep r o d u c t s tr u ctu r e and ena bles ea se of use.

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In addition to coloring, the new design considers

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both usability and innovation. While inheriting thecontracer and surftest tradition, one also senses
a leading innovative spirit.
Applying an angle to the front surface of the2vibration isolator and side table helps reducestress on users who work while standing andprovides excellent usability.
Improved operability thanks to added new3

features, such as the override control for adjusting
the driving speed in real-time, and part program
key that assists creation of part programs.
All detector and drive unit cables are housed

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inside the main unit to eliminate any risk ofabrasion and guarantee precision measurement
and rapid movement.

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OPTIONS
Optional accessories for automatic measurement

Mi tu to y o of f e r s a wi de va riet y of opt iona l a ccessor i es s uppor ti ng the ma j or r educ ti on of tota l mea s ur ement t im e ,f r o m s etup an d m eas urement t o eva lua t ion, by enabli ng qui c ker i mplementa ti on of oper a ti ons , s uc h a s
m e a s u re m e nt of m u l tiple point s, a lignment of cylindr i c a l wor kpi ec es a nd lev eli ng f or s ur f a c e r oug hnes s
m e a s u re m e nt.

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Y-axis table ｜ 178-097
Enables efficient, automatic
measurement of multiple aligned
workpieces and multiple points on asingle surface.

T r a v e l r a n g e : 200 mm
R e s o l u t io n : 0. 05 µ m
P o s it io n in g a c c u r a c y : ±3 µ m
D r iv e s p e e d : M a x 80 mm/ s
M a x imu m l o a d : 50 k g
M a s s : 28 k g

Rotary table ｜ θ1-axis table ｜ 12AAD975
For efficient measurement in the

D is p l a c e me n t : 360°

axial/transverse directions. WhenR e s o l u t io n : 0. 004°

measuring a cylindrical workpiece,

M a x imu m l o a d : 12 k g

automatic alignment can be performed

R o t a t io n a l s p e e d :in combination with the Y-axis table.

M a x 10°/ s(* θ1-axis mounting plate

Mass: 7 kg

<Option: 12AAE630> is required when
directly installing on the base of the
FORMTRACER Avant.)

Rotary table ｜ θ2-axis unit ｜ 178-078
You can measure multiple points on a

D is p l a c e me n t : 360°

cylindrical workiece and automate

R e s o l u t io n : 0. 0072°

front/rear-side measurement.

M a x imu m l o a d(* θ2-axis mounting plate( l oa di ng m om ent ) :<Option: 12AAE718> is required when

4 kg (moment 343 N·cm or less)directly installing on the base of the

R o t a t io n a l s p e e d :FORMTRACER Avant.)

M a x 18°/ s
Mass: 5 kg

Auto leveling table ｜ 178-087
This table performs fully automatic

I n c l in a t io n a d j u s t me n t a n g l e : ±2°

leveling adjustment roughness

M a x imu m l o a d : 7 k gmeasurement surfaces at the start ofT a b l e d ime n s io n s : 130×100 mm

measurement. Full automation ensures

M a s s : 3. 5 k g

rapid measurement regardless of theskill level of the operator.

Drive unit DAT unit ｜ 178-050
This optional unit supports leveling of

I n c l in a t io n ra n g e : ±1. 5°

measurement surfaces by inclining the

M a s s : 6. 7 k gdrive unit. This makes leveling easy
when working with large workpieces
that are hard to place on the autoleveling table.

193-axis adjustment table ｜ 178-047
This table helps make the adjustments required when measuringcylindrical surfaces. The corrections for the pitch angle and theswivel angle are determined from a preliminary measurement andthe 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.

AlignedNot Aligned
PathPath
tracedtracedby stylus
by stylus
EndEndpoint
point
Correct
Correct
stylusstyluspathpath

PathPath
tracedtracedby stylus
by stylus
EndEndpoint
point
Correct
Correct
stylusstyluspathpath
StartStart
point
point

StartStart
point
point

RecordedprofilesCorrect

Centering chuck (ring operated) ｜ 211-032

Incorrect

Micro-chuck ｜ 211-031

This chuck is useful whenThis chuck is suitable formeasuring small workpieces.

clamping extra-small diameter

You can easily clamp them with its

workpieces (φ1 mm or less),knurled ring.

which cannot be retained with thecentering chuck.

H o l d i n g r an g e :Inner jaws OD: φ1 - φ36 mm

H o l d in g ra n g e :Inner jaws ID: φ16 - φ69 mm

O D : φ0. 2 - φ1. 5 mm

Outer jaws OD: φ25 - φ79 mm

D ime n s io n s ( D × H ) :Di m e n s i o n s (D × H) :φ107×48. 5 mm

φ1 1 8×4 1 m m

M a s s : 0. 6 k g

Mas s : 1 .2 k g

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Table and fixture systems

Leve lin g t a b le
( Vernier type )17 8 - 043- 1 ( mm ),1 7 8 - 053- 1 ( inch )R o t a ry vise
218- 0 0 3

Digital Leveling table( D ig imatic ty p e )1 7 8 -0 4 2 -1 (mm) ,1 7 8 -0 5 2 -1 (in c h )L e v e l i n g tab l e
1 7 8 -0 1 6

V -b l o c k998291

P r e c i s i o n vi s e
1 7 8 -0 1 9

C e n te rs u p p o r ts
1 7 2 -1 4 2C e n te r
support risers
1 7 2 -1 4 3

L e v e l in g t a b l e( f or D. A . T. )C ro s s - t r a v e l t a b l e
218- 001 ( m m ) ,218- 011 ( i nch)

S w iv e l c e n t e r
support172- 197

Desktop type vibration isolators
M an u a lly cha rged
p neu m a t ic t yp e* 3
1 7 8 - 023

p neu m a t ic t yp e* 3
1 7 8 - 025

Cross-travel table
218- 051 ( i nch)V - b l o c k w it hc l a mp
172- 234

V-block withc l a mp
172- 37 8

Desk type vibration isolators
D e s k t y p e* 3

D e s k t y p e* 4

● S tand for Desktop type for(Stand integrated type, air system)(Stand integrated type, air system)

178- 188178- 189

S id e t a b l e * 5

M o n it o r a r m* 5

178- 181

12A A K 120

178-023 and178-025.
640×470×660 mm

ch a rged

H o l d e r w it hc l a mp176- 107

C a l ib ra t io n s t a nd * 2
12A A G 175

S tan d f o r d e s k to p ty p eExternal size (W × D × H):

A ut o m a t ica lly

C a l ib r a t io n s t a n d * 1
12A A M 100

178- 048

Mass: 25 kg

1 7 8 -0 2 4
Me as u r e m e n t wo r k b e n c h(f o r stan d ard b ase )Monitorarm

1 2 AAQ 5 8 7External size (W × D × H): 900×750×740 mm

A ut o m a t ica lly
ch a rged
p neu m a t ic t yp e* 4
1 7 8 - 115

Maximum loading: 300 kg

Me as u r e m e n t wo r k b e n c h(f o r w id e b ase )1 2 AAQ 5 8 3● S tand for Desktop type for 178-115.
External size (W × D × H) : 1500×900×740 mm
Maximum loading: 800 kg

Desk(178-188)

Side table

Example combination: with sideDesk
(178-189)

Example combination: withtable but no monitor arm

monitor arm but no side table* 6(tester and PC not included)(tester and PC not included)*1 Required for calibrating upward measurement of FTA-**C3000/**D3000 series. (Contour measurement)*2 Required for calibrating in bulk by mounting straight arm / small-hole stylus arm without using cross-travel table and Y-axis table. (Contour measurement)*3 For models with a product code that ends in S4, S8, H4, or H8.
*4 For models with a product code that ends in W4, W8, L4 or L8 (wide base models).
*5 Used together with desk types (178-188 or 178-189).
*6 User to provide a printer rack.

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● 両側円すいスタイラス ● 片角スタイラス

For contour measurement ｜ Stylus● 片角スタイラス

unit: mm
Stylus nameDouble-sided
conical stylus* 1

One-sided cut stylusIntersecting cut stylus

Stylus No.

Order No.

Application arm No.

H (mm)

SPHW-56

12AAM095* 2

AB-31, AB-37

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SPHW-66

12AAM096

AB-31, AB-37

32

SPHW-76

12AAM097

AB-31, AB-37

SPH-51354882

AB-31, AB-37

6

SPH-61354883AB-31, AB-37

12

SPH-71354884* 2 * 3

AB-31, AB-37

20

SPH-81354885

AB-31, AB-37

30

SPH-91354886

AB-31, AB-37| D ouble-sided

48

H

Tip angle: 12°
Tip angle: 30°
Tip radius: 25 µm Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped
Carbide-tipped| Intersecting cut stylus

42● 円すいスタイラス
6

φ3● 円すいスタイラス

AB-31, AB-37

SPH-62354888AB-31, AB-37

SPH-72354889AB-31, AB-37

SPH-82354890AB-31, AB-37

SPH-92354891

AB-31, AB-37

SPH-53354892

AB-31, AB-37

SPH-63354893AB-31, AB-37

SPH-73354894AB-31, AB-37

SPH-83354895

AB-31, AB-37

SPH-93354896

AB-31, AB-37

SPH-56

12AAA566

AB-31, AB-37

6

SPH-66

12AAA567

AB-31, AB-37

12

SPH-76

12AAA568

AB-31, AB-37

20

SPH-86

12AAA569

AB-31, AB-37

30

SPH-96

12AAA570

AB-31, AB-37

SPH-57

12AAE865

AB-31, AB-37

6

SPH-67

12AAE866

AB-31, AB-37

12

SPH-77

12AAE867

AB-31, AB-37

20

SPH-87

12AAE868

AB-31, AB-37

30

SPH-97

12AAE869

AB-31, AB-37

42

φ1.6

Cone stylus
Tip angle 50°
Diamond tipped

SPH-79355129AB-31, AB-37

20● 小穴スタイラス SPH-42

Knife edge stylus

SPH-54354897

AB-31, AB-37

6

SPH-64354898AB-31, AB-37

12

SPH-74354899AB-31, AB-37

20

SPH-84354900AB-31, AB-37

30

SPH-94354901

AB-31, AB-37

42

SPH-55354902

AB-31, AB-37

6

SPH-65354903AB-31, AB-37

12

SPH-75354904AB-31, AB-37

20

SPH-85354905

AB-31, AB-37

30

SPH-95354906

AB-31, AB-37

42

SPH-41

12AAM104

AB-33

2

SPH-42

12AAM105

AB-33

4

SPH-43

12AAM106

AB-33

6.5

Cone stylus
Tip angle 20°
Carbide-tipped

Ball stylus

Small hole stylus● 円すいスタイラスH

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Tip angle: 20°
Tip radius: 25 µm
20Carbide-tipped● ナイフエッジスタイラス ● ボールスタイラス
30| Cone stylus
42
φ3
φ3
6

● ボールスタイラス

H

H
12● ナイフエッジスタイラス ● ボールスタイラス
Tip angle: 30°
20● ボールスタイラス(SPH-79: 50°)

30

Tip radius: 25 µm

42(SPH-79:Diamond tipped)● 小穴スタイラス SPH-41 Sapphire, Carbide-tipped| Knife edge stylus

Tip angle: 20°
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped● 小穴スタイラス SPH| Ball stylus

φ3

φ3

H

H

● 小穴スタイラス SPH-41● 小穴ス● 小穴スタイラス● 小穴スタイラス
SPH-42 Tip
angle: 20° SPH-43
42

Edge width: 3 mm
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped

Ball dia: 1 mm
Carbide-tipped● 小穴スタイラス SPH| Small hole stylus SPH-41
φ4.8

H

55

13

0.4

Tip shape:
One-sided cut
Tip angle: 20°
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped| Small hole stylus SPH-42
φ5φ3● 小穴スタイラス SPH-43

H

20

55

1

Tip shape:
One-sided cut
Tip angle: 20°
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped| Small hole stylus SPH-43
φ4

40
55

H
2.5

22

● 円すいスタイラス

H

354887

Cone stylus
Tip angle 30°
Carbide-tipped

cut stylus
φ3● 両角スタイラス

SPH-52

Cone stylus
Tip angle 30°
Sapphire tipped| O ne-sided

conical stylus
φ3

Tip shape:
One-sided cut
Tip angle: 20°
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped● 小穴ス

For contour measurement ｜ Arms
Arm name

Arm No.

Parts No.

Applicable stylus No.

Straight arm

AB-31* 4

12AAM101

SPH-5*, 6*, 7*, 8*, 9*、
SPHW* 5 - 56, 66, 76

Eccentric arm

AB-37

12AAQ762

SPH-5*, 6*, 7*, 8*, 9*、
SPHW* 5 - 56, 66, 76

Small-hole arm

AB-33

12AAM103

SPH-41, 42, 43● スレートアーム AB-31● 心違いアーム● 心違いアーム
AB-37
AB-37

● 小穴アーム●
小穴アーム AB-33
AB-33

unit: mm
| Straight arm AB-31| Eccentric arm AB-37

φ8

57.5

| Small-hole arm AB-33

φ8

20

57.5

20
φ8

218*6

218*6

57.5

20

218

40

For contour measurement ｜ Arm stylus (comprising an arm and stylus)
Arm stylus name

Stylus No.

Parts No.

H (mm)

Double-sided
small hole arm stylus* 7

SPHW-21

12AAT469

2.4

SPHW-22

12AAT470

5

SPHW-31

12AAM108

2.4

SPHW-32

12AAM109

5

12AAM110

9SPHW-33● 両 側 小穴アームスタイラスSPHW-31● 両 側 小穴アームスタイラス● 両 側 小穴アームスタイラス
SPHW-32
SPHW-32●両側 小穴アームスタイラス●両側 小穴アームスタイラス
SPHW-33 SPHW-33

unit: mm
| Double-sided small hole arm stylus SPHW-21/31

20

φ8

φ4.8
φ1.6

φ5
φ3

Closeupof tip

20
φ8

275

φ4

275

H

H

Tip shape: Cone
Tip angle:	20°(SPHW-21)30°(SPHW-31)
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped| Double-sided small hole arm stylus SPHW-33

20

φ8

275

H

Closeupof tip| Double-sided small hole arm stylus SPHW-22/32

Tip shape: Cone
Tip angle:	20°(SPHW-22)30°(SPHW-32)
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped

Closeupof tipTip shape: Cone
Tip angle: 30°
Tip radius: 25 µm
Carbide-tipped*1 Stylus for contour detector C-4500. *2 Standard accessory of FTA-**C4000/D4000 series. *3 Standard accessory of FTA-**C3000/D3000 series.
*4 Standard accessory of FTA-**C3000/C4000/D3000/D4000 series. *5 Stylus for FTA-**C4000/D4000 series. *6 One-sided cut stylus SPH-71 (standard accessory) mounting.
*7 Arm Stylus for FTA-**C4000/D4000 series.

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For Surface Roughness Measuring ｜ Detectors
unit: mm11.5 10φ14

14

Order No.

Measuring force

178-396-2

0.75 mN

Detectors that comply
with ISO 4278

178-397-2

4 mN

Detectors that comply withprevious standards, for general
use.

φ8

1.3
3.6

φ

14

60

3.1

φ7

Skidless nosepiece

4（12AAB355）

Detector

For Surface Roughness Measuring ｜ Extension rods

Extension rod 50

12AAG202

Extension length 50 mm

Extension rod 100

12AAG203

Extension length 100 mm

Note: No more than one extension rod can be connected.

For Surface Roughness Measuring ｜ Styli
unit: mm

For small hole
44.4
37.7

A

2.5

12AAC734 (2 µm)
12AAB406 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB418 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

0.8

Color
coding*3

12AAE884 (φ1.6 mm)

93.8
87.7
41

For ultra-small hole* 4Ball φ0.5

Detail-A

12AAJ662 (φ0.5 mm)
8.5

A
A

φ0.6

0.8
60°
Detail-A（S＝5/1）

24

8.9

φ0.3

φ2.4

44.2
37.7

For small hole* 2 * 4Ball φ1.6

Color
coding*3

For extra-minute hole
0.4

12AAC733 (2 µm)
12AAB405 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB417 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

A

φ2.4

φ2.4

2.5
φ0.6

1.2

60°
Detail-A（S＝5/1）

30

φ2.4

1.2

44.2
37.7
8.9

φ0.3

0.6
φ0.6

12AAE892 (2 µm)
12AAE908 (5 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

φ1.2

2.4

Color
coding*3

For extra-small hole
0.4

94.4
87.7

φ1.2

A

0.6

3.1

60°
Detail-A（S＝5/1）For small hole/Double-length for deep hole*2

Detail-A

φ1.2

3.4
1.6

1.6

φ0.6

15

12AAC732 (2 µm)
12AAB404 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB416 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

φ0.3

0.6

φ2.4

0.4

0.6

0.9

φ2.4

60°

12AAE898 (2 µm)
12AAE914 (5 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

94.7
87.7

2.4

φ1.2

Detail-A

Double-length for deep hole* 2

φ2.4

φ2.4

7.6
5.2

A
Color
coding*3

12AAE882 (1 µm)
12AAE924 (1 µm)* 1
12AAC731 (2 µm)
12AAB403 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB415 (10 µm)* 1
12AAE883 (250 µm)*4( ) : Tip radius

3
1.8
0.6

44.7
37.7

0.9

3.4
1.6

Standard stylus

37.7
43.8

unit: mm

Detail-A

3X stylus
12AAC741 (2 µm)
12AAB414 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB426 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

60°
144.7
137.7
A
φ2.4

7.6
5.2

Color 0.9
coding*3

0.6

94.4
87.7

0.6
45
φ0.6

A

Detail-A

φ1.2

Detail-A

60°

φ1.2

Detail-A

For deep groove* 2(20 mm)

A

45.2
37.7

For deep groove* 2(40 mm)

φ2.4

φ2.4

12AAC736 (2 µm)
12AAB408 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB420 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

43.8
42.6
5.2

44.7
37.7

For deep groove* 2(20 mm)
24.2
23

87.7

φ1.2

φ1.2

87.7

36.5
35

φ1.2

60°

φ1.2

36.5
35

7

φ2.4

87.7

6.7

6.4

7.6

60°

A
60° φ1.2

For gear tooth / Double-length for
93.8
deep hole* 2
60°

12AAB339 (2 µm)
12AAB410 (5 µm)
12AAB422 (10 µm)( ) : Tip radius

43.8
37.7

12AAE896 (2 µm)
12AAE912 (5 µm)( ) : Tip radius

φ3

For gear tooth

Detail-A

12AAE894 (2 µm)
12AAE910 (5 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

φ3A

For deep groove (30 mm) / Double-length for
93.8
deep hole* 2

5.2

33
31.8
5.2

φ2.4

12AAC737 (2 µm)
12AAB407 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB419 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

37.7
45.2

φ2.4

For deep groove* 2(30 mm)Color
coding*3

12AAE895 (2 µm)
12AAE911 (5 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

φ2.4

60°

Detail-A

Color
coding*3

12AAE893 (2 µm)
12AAE909 (5 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

φ1.2

60°

Color
coding*3

95.2

φ2.4

5.2

φ2.4

14.2
13

Color
coding*3

12AAC735 (2 µm)
12AAB409 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB421 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

44.7
37.7
A

0.9

23
21.8

For deep groove(10 mm)Detail-A

φ2.4

φ2.4

φ1.2

φ1.2

87.7

7.6
5.2

A

12AAE938 (2 µm)
12AAE940 (5 µm)* 1

For small slotted hole* 2

1.6

Color 0.9
coding*3

2X stylus
12AAC740 (2 µm)
12AAB413 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB425 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

0.4

For deep hole (double-length andtriple-length)* 2
94.7

φ1.2

For rolling circle waviness surface* 4

φ1.2
60°

12AAM601 (2 µm)
12AAM603 (5 µm)( ) : Tip radius

60°

φ2.4

7.6
6.4

12AAC739 (2 µm)
12AAB412 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB424 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

45.2
37.7

φ2.4

7.6
6.4
5.2

87.7

φ1

.2

For bottom surface
44.3
37.7

0.5
φ1

Color
coding*3

For corner hole / Double-length fordeep hole* 2
93.8

5

7.6

0.9
A

φ1.2

7.4
6.2

7.6

φ2.4

For eccentric arm* 2

87.7

60°

φ1.2

60°

Detail-A

φ2.4

A

Color
coding*3

12AAC738 (2 µm)
12AAB411 (5 µm)* 1
12AAB423 (10 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

44.7
37.7

0.9

12AAE886 (250 µm)

Detail-A

12AAE899 (2 µm)
12AAE915 (5 µm)* 1( ) : Tip radius

φ2.4

For knife-edge

φ2.4Ball φ1.588

φ1.2

For rolling circle waviness / Double-length fordeep hole*2 *4
94.7
0.9

φ2.4

7.6
5.2

0.9

10

12AAB338 (φ1.588)

44.7
37.7

*1 Tip angle 90°*2 For downward-facing measurement only.
*3

Tip radius

1 µm

2 µm

5 µm

10 µm

250 µmColor coding

White

Black

No color

Yellow

No notch or color*4 Used for calibration, a standard step gauge (178-611, option) is also required*Customized special interchangeable styli are available on request, Please contact any Mitutoyo office for more information.

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APPLICATION
Efficient precision measurement
for practically any workpiece
PET bottle Preform measurement
FORMTRACER Avant Series has applications supporting
measurements for a wide variety of workpieces. For example,
a part-program (automatic measuring program) creation
support key equipped with the remote BOX allows rapid
creation of programs, and the contour sensor allows
immediate measurement by creating a measurement-readystate once the sensor contacts a workpiece. Further, thisseries features stylus-up speed three times faster thanconventional models, and each axis movement speed is fast,
too. By combining these elements into a single system,
efficient and accurate measurements are realized.

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. Angle and 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.

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Golf club face Groove form measurement

Surface roughness test for tooth faces of gears

Groove pitches, groove intervals, and edge shapes are strictly

The surface roughness of gear teeth may affect strength anddetermined by golf club standards. By using the part-program

torque transfer efficiency. By using a stylus for gear teeth, it is(automatic measuring program) as a standard feature andpossible to measure over the full face of a tooth, right down toautomating analysis, efficient evaluation is possible with precision

the root. FORMTRACER Avant Series, which can cut off themeasurement.

positioning distance to its limit (0.05 mm) helps evaluate thesurface roughness of gear teeth.

Can Pull-top groove measurement

Surface roughness test for tablet molds

If the pull-top groove is too shallow, the pull-top cannot be

Durability is required for tablet molds to ensure the detachability

opened, and if it is too deep, it will be opened easily, resulting inof pharmaceutical powder and reduction of production cost.

leakage during transportation due to vibration or shock. The

FORMTRACER Avant Series, which can cut off the positioning

groove dimensions of products can be efficiently controlled for

distance to its limit, helps evaluate the surface roughness ofmeasured where high accuracy is required.

molds with accuracy and precision as it can measure productswith high accuracy from edge to edge.

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