FTA-S3000

Rapid measuring unit speeds help make the FTA-S3000 one of the fastest surface roughness testers, available in many different model sizes and three different surface roughness detector holders.

updated: November 15, 2023

The Formtracer Avant S3000 Series Surface Roughness Tester with single-sided stylus boasts best-in-class drive speed for the drive unit and column axis along with a quick stroke return speed for much faster measurements. The measuring unit’s rapid movement, combined with optional accessories to automate leveling of the measuring surface during set up, shortens measurement time while reducing operator burden. The single-sided stylus completes one-sided and bottom measurements with high accuracy, and the surface roughness detector head can be easily swapped out with an optional contour detector to make the Formtracer Avant S3000 a powerful, complex machine.

Mounting an arm onto the Z1-axis contour detector with a magnet-type attachment system further improves measurement efficiency
Hot swapping allows switching between the roughness detector and optional contour detector without powering the machine off
The toolless replacement mechanism uses a thumb-turn clamp for much faster switching between detectors
Stylus drop detection feature detects any sudden drop of the stylus and stops the measurement operation
Collision monitoring for the magnet arm and detector cover ensures safe measurements even during high-speed movements
Optional accessories for automatic measurement automate processes from the setup to the measurement