Once the system is mounted, it is precisely positioned with the engine block due to a special self-adjusting design. The movable sensor head then descends into the cylinder bore and measures the designated surface section.

On the MicroProf® Cylinder Measuring Station, the linear x-axis has been replaced by a rotary axis. In combination with a 90° angled optical sensor the system measures profile and surface sections as well as entire radial profiles and surfaces. The whole measuring cycle is automated - from self-adjustment in the beginning up to the final analysis at the end.

The integrated chromatic white light (CWL) sensor ensures reliable results on nearly all types of surfaces with its lateral resolution of 1 μm and vertical resolution of a few nanometers. The system’s electronics are integrated in a movable rack, that is also used for secure storage of the measuring head, when it is not in use.

The powerful and easy to use FRT Mark III software package displays profiles and surfaces. This way it is possible, to measure roughness and structure, but also texture, abrasion, bearing curve, volumes, honing structure, laser structures or other important surface characteristics.