Custom Precision Optical Table

These custom precision positioning systems were designed to provide high precision X-, Y-, Z-axis motion using high load capacity positioning stages arranged in 3-point kinematic fashion. Both systems can be precisely moved vertically and horizontally, tilted along any axis, and rotated. These movements are accomplished by a triangular arrangement of three assemblies of stepper-motor-actuated jacks and slides to which the instrument (breadboard) is attached via spherical bearings. Each horizontal and vertical motion stepper motor is independently controlled and is equipped with limit switches.

The system shown on the left was designed to hold a large diffractometer and can be moved precisely in and out of x-ray beam path. The system shown on the right was specifically designed to hold a six-circle diffractometer.

ADC builds standard optical tables (please click here). The following chart lists our standard optical tables:

# Contact ADC for details. * Centered on table. Load must be derated as it is moved off center. ** Care must be taken to prevent binding of free actuators in combined translations and rotations

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