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News Release from: PI (Physik Instrumente) | Subject: M-122 palm-top-sized precision translation stage
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 August 2007
Precision translation stage has high
speed
The palm-top-sized precision translation stage which combines compact dimensions, high dynamics and speed and very high accuracy at a competitive price.
A leading manufacturer of nanopositioning and precision motion-control equipment for bio-nanotechnology, photonics and semiconductor applications, LP, has introduced its M-122 palm-top-sized precision translation stage For a very compettive price, the M-122 has compact dimensions, high dynamics and speed and very high accuracy
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jul 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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* Precision - 0.1 micron resolution optical linear encoder for higher linearity and repeatability.
* Cross-roller bearings - high load capacity and excellent guiding accuracy.
* Long life and low maintenance - recirculating ball screw provides high speed and long lifetime.
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* Smallest ballscrew-driven stage with linear encoder - the M-122 features a space-saving, folded drive train with the servo motor and drive screw side-by-side.
The stages are equipped with a non-contacting optical linear encoder and a preloaded, precision-ground, ball-screw.
These stages can provide much higher accuracy, better repeatability and dynamic performance than conventional stepper motor stages or rotary encoder-equipped servo motor stages, said LP.
* Cost effective controllers - M-122 stages can be driven with the low-cost, networkable, C-862 Mercury servo motor controller/driver.
For multi-axis applications, the C-843 PC Board is available.
* Compact XY and XYZ combinations - M-122 stages can be combined to very compact XY and XYZ systems.
* Low friction, high speed, maintenance-free - due to its low-friction, the backlash-free ball screw yields significantly higher mechanical efficiency than leadscrews.
Therefore, allows maintenance-free, high duty-cycle operation at high velocities up to 20mm/s.
* About PI - PI (Physik Instrumente) 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 450+. Request a free brochure from PI (Physik Instrumente) ...
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