Flexure Stage Accessories: Top Plates

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HCS030 Optic Mount Mounted to an MMP1 Top Plate Using AMA010 Cleats (Included with Mount)

• 'Crossed Groove' Design Necessary for Many Stage Accessories
• Array of Nine 8-32 (M4), Sixteen 6-32 (M3), and Four 4-40 (M2) Tapped Holes

The MMP1(/M) Mounting Plate is included with all NanoMax, MicroBlock, or RollerBlock stages and features a 'crossed groove' design, which is necessary for many flexure stage accessories (e.g., HCS030 Optics Mount shown opposite). They also allow imperial stages to be converted to metric variants and vice versa.

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RB13P1 Top Plate Shown Replacing the MMP1 Crossed Groove Mounting Plate on a Flexure Stage

• Array of 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) Tapped Mounting Holes
• Replaces the Movable Top Plate of Our NanoMax™ or MicroBlock™ 3-Axis Stages
• Allows One to Switch Between an Imperial and Metric Mounting Surface on Our Stages

The RB13P1(/M) Mounting Plate can be used as an alternative to the top plate included with our 3-axis flexure stages. It has a generous array of both 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) mounting holes to adapt the NanoMax, MicroBlock, or RollerBlock stages to general-purpose optical table translation stages.

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AMA011/M Angle Bracket Attached to a NanoMax Stage with the Stage's MMP1/M Top Plate Attached to the Side Face

• Right-Angle Bracket Adds a Side Mounting Surface
• Replaces the Movable Top Plate of Our NanoMax™ or MicroBlock™ 3-Axis Stages
• Top Surface Contains Our Standard Groove along with Seven 8-32 (M4) and Eight 6-32 (M3) Tapped Holes

The AMA011(/M) Right-Angle Bracket can be used to replace the top plate of our 3-axis flexure stages (NanoMax or MicroBlock) stages. The bracket then provides a convenient, side mounting surface for attaching other components or accessories to the stage.

Shown to the right is an AMA011/M angle bracket attached to a NanoMax stage, with the MMP1/M Top Plate (included with the stage) attached to the side of the stage. Note that moving the platform on the stage will also move any mounted accessories.

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Accessories mounted in close proximity using the AMA110 Mounting Block.

Lockdown Clamps
Item #	AMA010	AMA010/M	AMA110	AMA110/M	AMA111
Included Hardware	6-32 Cap Screw (x15) M3.5 Washer (x15)	M3 Cap Screw (x15) M3 Washer (x15)	6-32 Nylon Tip Setscrew (x12) 6-32 Cap Screw (x4)	M3 Nylon Tip Setscrew (x12) M3 Cap Screw (x4)	6-32 Cap Screw (x2) M3 Cap Screw (x2) M3.5 Washer (x2) M3 Washer (x2) 7/64" Hex Key 2.5 mm Hex Key
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Close proximity mounting using the AMA010 Cleat and AMA111 Clamp.

• Secures Components to NanoMax, MicroBlock, or RollerBlock Stages
• Cleats for Mounting Single Components
• Mounting Blocks and Clamps for Close Proximity Mounting of Multiple Components

The AMA010(/M) Cleats have a flat milled along one side. To lock an accessory along the center alignment groove, rotate the cleat so that the flat is facing the groove. Place the accessory into the groove between the cleats, rotate the cleat so that the rounded edge covers the edge of the mount, and lock down the 6-32 (M3) locking screw and washer. The cleats can be rotated without needing to remove the locking screws. See the animation to the right for details. The included screws are 5/16" (8 mm) long and are used with a 3/32" (2.5 mm) hex key.

For mounting multiple components in close proximity, we offer the AMA110 mounting blocks. These mounting blocks feature a line of nylon-tipped setscrews to secure components, and allow for easy repositioning and very close mounting. The blocks are secured via two holes and are supplied with either 6-32 or M3 cap screws.

The AMA111 Narrow Device Mounting Clamps offer an alternative solution when devices need to be mounted close together. They are secured using an M3.5 or M3 washer and a 6-32 or M3 cap screw, compatible with a 7/64" or 2.5 mm hex key, respectively.