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13.5 mm
(0.53")
AMA554
Provides Total Deck Height of 112.5 mm for 3-Axis Stages
AMA181
Provides Total Deck Height of 76 mm Matching Previous-Generation Flexure Stages
50.0 mm
(1.97")
35.0 mm
(1.38")
AMA557
Provides Total Deck Height of 112.5 mm for 3-Axis Stage with Pitch and Yaw Platform
Typical Application
Cross-Platform Mounting Adapter Attaching a 3-Axis Flexure Stage to a Motorized Long-Travel Stage
- Deck Height Adapters for Our 3-Axis Stages
- Deck Height Adapters for Previous-Generation Flexure Stages
- Cross-Platform Mounting Adapters for Our 3-Axis Stages
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Click to EnlargeA 3-Axis NanoMax Stage Mounted on an NRT150 Long-Travel Stage Using an AMA562 Cross-Platform Mounting Adapter
Features
- Increase the Deck Height of Our 3-Axis Stages or Our 4-Axis Stages with 62.5 mm Deck Height so they Match Our 6-Axis Stages
- Increase the Deck Height of Our NanoMax™ and MicroBlock™ 3-Axis Stages to Match Previous-Generation Flexure Stages
- Cross-Platform Mounting Adapters Adapt 3-Axis Stages to Manual or Motorized Long-Travel Stages
Height Adapters
50.0 mm (1.97") tall height adapters are used to increase the deck height of our 3-axis and 4-axis stages with a 62.5 mm (2.46") deck height to 112.5 mm (4.43"), making them compatible with our 6-Axis Stages. A 35.0 mm (1.38") tall height adapter is available for when a pitch and yaw plaform, which has thickness of 19 mm (0.75"), is used in the place of the 4 mm (0.16") thick standard top plate on our 3-axis and 4-axis stages. Finally, our 13.5 mm (0.53") tall height adapter brings the deck height of our current NanoMax™ and MicroBlock™ stages to 76 mm (3.00"), matching the deck height of previous-generation flexure stages sold before 2004.
Cross-Platform Mounting Adapters
These mounting adapters allow our 3-axis stages to be mounted to various long-travel stages, as shown in the image to the right.
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Multi-Axis Stage Selection Guide
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In the above application, a 3-Axis NanoMax flexure stage is aligned in front of a 6-axis stage at the proper 112.5 mm deck height using an AMA554 Height Adapter.
3-Axis Stages
Thorlabs offers three different 3-Axis Stage variations: NanoMax flexure stages, MicroBlock compact flexure stages, and RollerBlock long-travel stages. Each stage features a 62.5 mm nominal deck height. Our NanoMax line of 3-axis stages offers built-in closed- and open-loop piezos as well as modular drive options that include stepper motors, differential drives, or additional piezos. The MicroBlock stages are available with differential micrometer drives or fine thread thumbscrews; these drives are not removable. Finally, our RollerBlock stage drivers can be switched out for any actuator that has a Ø3/8" (9.5 mm) mounting barrel.
4- and 5-Axis Stages
Our 4- and 5-axis stages are ideal for the static positioning of waveguides or complex optical elements with respect to our 3-axis or 6-axis high-performance alignment stages. Thorlabs' 5-axis stages have nominal heights of 62.5 mm or 112.5 mm. The AMA554 Height Adapter can be used to raise the deck height of the 3-axis or 4-axis stages to 112.5 mm for compatibility with our 5-axis MicroBlock or 6-Axis NanoMax Stages.
6-Axis Stages
Thorlabs' 6-Axis NanoMax Nanopositioners are ideal for complex, multi-axis positioning and have a nominal deck height of 112.5 mm. These stages offer a common point of rotation and a patented parallel flexure design that allows all actuators to be coupled directly to the base to minimize any unwanted motion in the system. Built-in closed- and open-loop piezo options are available. A selection of modular drive options allows any axis to be manual or motorized with the option for external piezos. Our units without included actuators are also available in right- or left-handed configurations. To increase the stage height of the 3-axis stages to 112.5 mm, we recommend our AMA554 Height Adapter, shown in the image to the right.
A complete selection and comparison of our multi-axis stages is available below.
3-Axis Stages
| Item # | MAX313D | MAX312D | MAX311D | MAX383 | MAX381 | MAX303 | MAX302 | MAX301 | MBT602 | MBT616D | RB13M | RBL13D | ||||||||
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| Stage Type | NanoMax Flexure Stages | MicroBlock Compact Flexure Stages |
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| Included Drives | DRV3 Differential Micrometers | DRV208 Stepper Motor Actuators | N/A | Fine Thread Thumbscrews | Differential Micrometers | 148-801ST Micrometer Drives |
DRV304 Differential Micrometers |
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| Built-in Piezos | N/A | Open Loop |
Closed Loop | N/A | Closed Loop | N/A | Open Loop | Closed Loop | N/A | N/A | ||||||||||
| Travel (X, Y, Z) | 4 mm (0.16") | 13 mm (0.51") | ||||||||||||||||||
| Deck Height (Nominal) | 62.5 mm (2.46") | |||||||||||||||||||
| Optical Axis Height (Nominal) | 75 mm (2.95") | |||||||||||||||||||
| Load Capacity (Max) | 1 kg (2.2 lbs) | 4.4 kg (9.7 lbs) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Thermal Stability | 1 µm/°C | - | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1.00 kg (2.20 lbs) | 0.64 kg (1.40 lbs) | 0.59 kg (1.30 lbs) | |||||||||||||||||
4-Axis Stages
| Item # | MBT401D MBT401D/M |
MBT402D MBT402D/M |
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| Stage Type | 4-Axis Thin-Profile MicroBlock Device Stage | 4-Axis Low-Profile MicroBlock Device Stage | |
| Included Drives | Differential Micrometers | ||
| Built-in Piezos | N/A | ||
| Travel | Horizontal Axis (Y)a | 13 mm (0.51") | |
| Vertical Axis (Z) | 6 mm (0.24") | ||
| Pitch (θy) | ±5° | ||
| Yaw (θz) | ±5° | ||
| Deck Height (Nominal) | 62.5 mm (2.46") | ||
| Optical Axis Height (Nominal) | 75 mm (2.95") | ||
| Load Capacity (Max) | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) | ||
5-Axis Stages
| Item # | MBT401D (MBT401D/M) or MBT402D (MBT402D/M) with MBT501 |
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| Stage Type | 5-Axis MicroBlock Stage System | Compact 5-Axis Stage | |
| Included Drives | Differential Micrometers | 100 TPI Actuators | |
| Built-in Piezos | N/A | ||
| Travel | Optical Axis (X) | 13 mm (0.51") | 3 mm (0.12") |
| Horizontal Axis (Y) | 13 mm (0.51") | 3 mm (0.12") | |
| Vertical Axis (Z) | 6 mm (0.24") | 3 mm (0.12") | |
| Pitch (θy) | ±5° | ±3.5° | |
| Yaw (θz) | ±5° | ±5° | |
| Deck Height (Nominal) | 112.5 mm (4.43") | 62.5 mm (2.46")a | |
| Optical Axis Height (Nominal) | 125 mm (4.92") | 75 mm (2.95")a | |
| Load Capacity (Max) | 0.5 kg (1.1 lbs) | 0.23 kg (0.5 lbs) | |
6-Axis Stages
| Item # | MAX601D MAX601D/M |
MAX602D MAX602D/M |
MAX603D MAX603D/M |
MAX681 MAX681/M |
MAX682 MAX682/M |
MAX683 MAX683/M |
MAX607 MAX607/M MAX607La MAX607L/Ma |
MAX608 MAX608/M MAX608La MAX608L/Ma |
MAX609 MAX609/M MAX609La MAX609L/Ma |
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| Stage Type | 6-Axis NanoMax Flexure Stage | |||||||||
| Included Drives | DRV3 Differential Micrometers | DRV208 Stepper Motor Actuators | N/A | |||||||
| Built-in Piezos | N/A | Open Loop | Closed Loop | N/A | Open Loop | Closed Loop | N/A | Open Loop | Closed Loop | |
| Travel | X, Y, Z | 4 mm (0.16") | ||||||||
| θx, θy, θz | 6° | |||||||||
| Deck Height (Nominal) | 112.5 mm (4.43") | |||||||||
| Optical Axis Height (Nominal) | 125 mm (4.92") | |||||||||
| Load Capacity (Max) | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) | |||||||||
| Posted Comments: | |
Carl F
(posted 2019-09-26 02:36:28.967) Hi, I am looking at the AMA181/M height spacer and it says in the description that it has a 12.5mm height. However the 3D CAD drawing and the pdf show it as 13.5 mm. Could you confirm which is correct? Thanks. rmiron
(posted 2019-09-26 12:23:03.0) Response from Radu at Thorlabs: Hello Carl. Thank you for bringing this problem to our attention. The correct thickness is 13.5 mm, as stated by the drawing and the SolidWorks model we posted. We will shortly amend the product description accordingly. akram
(posted 2007-10-30 08:36:45.0) Dear
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AMA554 Height Adapter Raising the Deck Height of a 3-Axis NanoMax Stage to Match Our 6-Axis NanoMax Stage
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AMA554 Mechanical Drawing
- Increases the 62.5 mm Deck Height of Our 3-Axis NanoMax™, 3- or 4-Axis MicroBlock™, or 3-Axis RollerBlock™ Stages to 112.5 mm (4.43"), Thereby Matching Our 5- or 6-Axis Stages
- Thickness: 50 mm (1.97")
- 2.5" Long 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws Included for Mounting
The AMA554 Height Adapter increases the 62.5 mm deck height of our NanoMax™ stages, 3-axis and 4-axis MicroBlock™ stages, and RollerBlock™ stages to 112.5 mm (4.43"), matching the deck height of our 6-axis NanoMax stages or 5-axis platform kits. This also increases the optical axis height to 125 mm (4.92") when used with our selection of flexure stage accessories.
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APY002 Pitch and Yaw Platform Being Attached to a MicroBlock Stage that is Being Attached the AMA557 Adapter
- Increases the Deck Height of a 3-Axis Stage with a Pitch and Yaw Platform to 112.5 mm (4.43"), Matching Our 5- and 6-Axis Stages
- Thickness: 35 mm (1.38")
The AMA557 Height Adapter increases the deck height of our 3-axis stages to 112.5 mm (4.43") when a pitch and yaw platform accessory is used in place of the included top plate, matching the deck height of our 6-axis NanoMax stages or 5-axis platform kits. This also increases the optical axis height to 125 mm (4.92") when used with our selection of flexure stage accessories.
The 4 mm (0.16") thick top plate of the 3-axis stage must be removed before attaching the pitch and yaw platform accessory to achieve the deck height of 112.5 mm (4.43"), as shown in the image to the right.
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AMA557 Mechanical Drawing
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AMA181 Adapter Raising the Deck Height of a MicroBlock 3-Axis Stage to Match a Previous-Generation Flexure Stage
- Increases the Deck Height of Our NanoMax™ and MicroBlock™ Stages to Match the 76 mm Deck Height of Previous-Generation Flexure Stages
- Thickness: 13.5 mm (0.53")
- Four Slots Accept 1/4"-20 (M6) Cap Screws for Mounting to an Optical Table or Breadboard
The AMA181 Height Adapter attaches to the base of our 3-Axis NanoMax™ and MicroBlock™ stages using three 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. The riser block increases the height of any current-generation flexure stage to match the deck height of Thorlabs' older generation stages sold before 2004.
Our new generation of 3-axis flexure stages are designed around a 3 mm wide keyway, 62.5 mm deck height, and a 76 mm optical axis height. Our older generation design, shown to the right, used a 4 mm wide keyway, 76 mm deck height, and a 93 mm optical axis height.
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AMA562 Mounting Adapter Attaching a 3-Axis NanoMax Stage to an LNR50DD TravelMax Stage
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- Mount a NanoMax™ Stage to Our Manual or Motorized TravelMax™ 2" (50 mm) Translation Stage
- Resulting Overall Deck Height (Nominal): 97.3 mm (3.83")
- Resulting Overall Optical Axis Height (Nominal): 110.0 mm (4.30")
- Mount a NanoMax Stage to Our NRT100(/M) or NRT150(/M) Translation Stage
- Resulting Overall Deck Height (Nominal): 112.3 mm (4.42")
- Resulting Overall Optical Axis Height (Nominal): 124.3 mm (4.90")
The AMA562 Mounting Adapter enables a Thorlabs 3-axis NanoMax™ stage to be mounted to our manual or motorized 2" (50 mm) TravelMax™ Cross Roller Bearing Stage or to our NRT100(/M) or NRT150(/M) Stepper Motor Linear Translation Stage. Four counterbored holes for 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws, arranged in a 50 mm (1.97") square, are used for attaching the mounting adapter to the TravelMax stage. Five 1/4"-20 taps are included around the edge of the mounting plate for attaching the NanoMax stage to the adapter.
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DDS220P1 Mechanical Drawing
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DDS220P1 Mounting Adapter Attaching a 3-Axis NanoMax Stage to a DDS220 Translation Stage
- Mount a 3-Axis NanoMax™ or MicroBlock™ Stage to Our DDS220(/M) Translation Stage
- Resulting Overall Deck Height (Nominal): 112.5 mm (4.43")
- Resulting Overall Opticall Axis Height (Nominal): 125.0 mm (4.92")
- Mount a 3-Axis NanoMax or MicroBlock Stage to Our DDS300(/M) or DDS600(/M) Translation Stage
- Resulting Overall Deck Height (Nominal): 118.5 mm (4.66")
- Resulting Overall Opticall Axis Height (Nominal): 131.0 mm (5.16")
- 1/4"-20 (M6) Countersunk Socket Screws are Included for Attaching the Adapter to the Translation Stage
This mounting adapter enables a Thorlabs 3-axis NanoMax™ or MicroBlock™ stage to be mounted on a DDS220, DDS300, or DDS600 Motorized Linear Translation Stage. The 3-axis stage can be quickly positioned by the DDS motorized stage, before the high-resolution drives of the 3-axis stage are used for fine manipulation of the mounted device.
Five 1/4"-20 (M6) countersunk socket screws are included for attaching the mounting adapter to the translation stage. Twelve 1/4"-20 (M6) taps are included in the adapter for attachment of a three-axis NanoMax or MicroBlock stage.
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