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News Release from: PI (Physik Instrumente) | Subject: Piezoelectric linear-motor translation stage
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 August 2006
Piezo linear motor/translation stage is
smallest
A piezoelectric linear-motor driven translation stage - believed to be the world's smallest - is significantly smaller than other miniature-stages and provides very high speed and resolution.
PI's patented P-652 piezoelectric linear-motor driven translation stage is significantly smaller than other miniature-stages and provides very high speed and resolution The stage consists of only four parts and can replace classical drive elements like rotary motor/leadscrew assemblies or electromagnetic linear motors in a micro-system
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sub-micron resolution, combined with a high holding force of 20g, are state-of-the-art figures for a stage of these minute dimensions.
* No leadscrews - no backlash - because no leadscrews or other rotating parts are involved P-652 systems are absolutely backlash free.
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Due to its ultrasonic motor design, power consumption in steady state conditions is zero and no external brake is necessary to maintain a stable position.
* Typical applications - P-652-series PILine piezoelectric ultrasonic motor drives are ideal for OEM applications where quantities are high, space is limited and masses are small.
The systems were optimized for moving small objects such as fibers, optomechanical components, micro-medical devices, micromechanics (or MEMS) fast and precisely.
Features and advantages are as follows.
* Cost-effective, high-volume-production drive.
* Resolution: better than 0.1 microns.
* Stage dimensions: 9.0 x 6.5 x 2.4mm.
* Velocity: up to 80mm/s.
* Holding force: 0.2N.
* Stroke: 3.2mm (customizable).
* Operating current: 55mA.
* Operating voltage (driver electronics): 2.8-3.2V.
* Input power (at rest): zero.
Simple design - the P-652 has the simplest possible design, comprising an ultrasonic piezoelectric resonator and two lateral sliders pressed against it by a spring doubling as moving carriage.
The load to be moved is mounted directly on the carriage and moved by a force of up to 110mN.
The P-652 requires only these four parts, unlike conventional electric motors.
Highly integrated electronics are available for 3V control.
* About PILine linear motors - PILine linear piezomotors are based on a novel, patented ultrasonic drive developed by PI.
At the heart of the system is a rectangular monolithic piezoceramic plate (the stator), segmented on one side by two electrodes.
Depending on the desired direction of motion, the left or right electrode of the piezoceramic plate is excited to produce high-frequency eigenmode oscillations of tens to hundreds of kilohertz.
PILine motors are vacuum compatible, non-magnetic and self-locking.
They are also more efficient, faster and smaller than conventional motors.
* About PI - PI is a leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for photonics, nanotechnology, semiconductor and life science applications.
PI has been developing and manufacturing standard and custom precision products with piezoelectric and electromagnetic drives for 35+ years.
The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research.
PI is present worldwide with eight subsidiaries and total staff of 400+. Request a free brochure from PI (Physik Instrumente) ...
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