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- Dovetail Design for 1" (25 mm) of Smooth Motion
- Lockable Translation Platform
- Modular Design for Multi-Axis Configuration
- Vacuum-Compatible Down to 10-6 Torr
DTS25V/M
Front View
DTS25V
Back View with Locking Plate
Application Idea
XY Configuration Built with Two DTS25V Stages Using the Included Dowel Pins
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| Item # | DTS25V | DTS25V/M |
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| Travel Range | 1" | 25 mm |
| Mounting Holes | 1/4"-20 Taps (13 Places) |
M6 x 1.0 Taps (13 Places) |
| Horizontal Load Capacity | 88 lbs (40 kg) | |
| Vertical Load Capacity | 22 lbs (10 kg) | |
| Travel Per Revolution | 0.04" (1.0 mm) | |
| Top Surface Parallelism | 1700 µrad | |
| Angular Deviation | ±250 µrad | |
| Vacuum Compatibility |
10-6 Torr | |
| Straightness | Horizontal: ±10.00 µm Vertical: ±5.00 µm |
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| Stiffness | Pitch: 200.00 µrad / N·m Yaw: 725.00 µrad / N·m |
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| Operating Temperature | 10 °C to 130 °C (50 °F to 266 °F) | |
| Maximum Baking Temperature | 130 °C (266 °F) | |
| Storage Temperature | 10 °C to 35 °C with <70% Humidity | |
| Dimensions (Including Actuator) |
2.68" x 3.90" x 0.79" (68.0 mm x 99.1 mm x 20.0 mm) |
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| Weight | 0.53 lbs (0.24 kg) | |
| Dovetail Translation Stages |
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| 1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel |
| 1" (25 mm) Travel |
| 2" (50 mm) Travel |
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The DTS25V(/M) comes with a side locking plate that can be used to prevent accidental movement and as a relative positioning reference.
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The DTS25V/M stage is mounted to an MB6S vacuum-compatible breadboard using vacuum-compatible table clamps and screws.
Features
- 1" (25 mm) Travel
- Vacuum Compatible Down to 10-6 Torr
- Array of 13 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Tapped Holes
- XY Configurable with Dowel Pins for Orthogonality
- Mounted to Optical Table Using 1/4" (M6) Counterbores or CL6V Table Clamps (Sold Separately)
The DTS25V(/M) dovetail translation stage is a vacuum-compatible, compact positioner for use in general purpose motion control applications. It provides a travel range of 1" (25 mm) using a precision-rolled M6 x 1.0 mm pitch leadscrew for smooth linear positioning along the entire range of travel. The stage is advanced 0.04" (1.0 mm) for each full revolution of the leadscrew. The top surface of the DTS25V(/M) stage is equipped with an array of thirteen 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) tapped holes to maximize the mounting options for moving components. This moving platform is lockable via a side-located screw in a locking bracket to guard against accidental movement. A scale with 1/40" (1.0 mm) graduations is etched onto each side of the moving platform, with the edge of the locking bracket providing a reference for relative positioning, shown to the in the image to the right.
Mounting Options
The stage can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the top plate of the stage to the proper position. Two of these mounting holes are accessed via clearance holes in the top plate, while the other two are directly accessible. Alternatively, the stage can be mounted using four CL6V clamps (two on each side) secured to the relief cut along the bottom of the stage, as shown in the picture to the right.
Multi-Axis Configurations
The modular design of the DTS25V(/M) allows the stages to be configured easily into a 2-axis configuration. Two dowel pins are included with each stage, and these can be used to ensure that orthogonality between the various translation directions is maintained during construction. In order to construct an XY configuration, two stages can be directly connected.
Vacuum Compatibility
The DTS25V(/M) stage is designed using vacuum-compatible materials allowing it to be used at pressures down to 10-6 Torr and maintain the same performance as the DTS25(/M) dovetail translation stage. Each DTS25V(/M) stage is assembled in a clean environment and double vacuum bagged. Prior to use in a vacuum system, the stages can be baked to remove excess moisture and surface contaminants; however, please note that the maximum baking temperature is 130 °C. The stage can be mounted to a breadboard using Thorlabs' CL6V vacuum-compatible clamps and vacuum-compatible fasteners, shown above. Thorlabs offers vacuum-compatible breadboards, screws, and other optomechanics that can be can be used with the stage.
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Manual Linear Translation Stages
Thorlabs' manual translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from less than 1/4" (6 mm) to 2" (50 mm) and longer for our long travel, large area platforms. Many of these stages can be ordered in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our Multi-Axis Stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard manual translation stages. In addition to linear translation stages, we offer rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer motorized translation stages that are powered by DC Servo motors, stepper motors, or direct drive technology.
Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages
These linear translation stages feature crossed-roller bearing travel mechanisms for precision motion, high load capacity, and low angular deviation. The LNR Series stages feature all-steel body construction, while the LX, XRN, and XR Series stage bodies are constructed of cast tool and jig aluminum. We also offer several vertical crossed-roller bearing stages (see below).
| Crossed-Roller Bearing Stages | ||||||
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| Product Family | LNR Series 25 mm Stages | LX Series 25 mm Stages |
XRN Series 25 mm Stages | XR Series 25 mm Stages | XR Series 50 mm Stages | LNR Series 50.8 mm Stages |
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| Travel | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 25 mm (0.98") | 50 mm (1.97") | 50.8 mm (2") |
| Drive Type | Multiple | Micrometer | Micrometer | Micrometer | Micrometer | Multiple |
| Platform Size | 2.34" x 2.36" (59.4 mm x 60.0 mm) |
2.56" x 2.56" (65.0 mm x 65.0 mm) |
2.00" x 3.35" (50.7 mm x 85.0 mm) |
2.98" x 4.33" (75.7 mm x 110.0 mm) |
2.98" x 5.51" (75.7 mm x 140.0 mm) |
3.94" x 3.94" (100.0 mm x 100.0 mm) |
| Possible Axis Configurations |
X, XZ, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, Y, Z, XY, XZ, YZ, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
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Ball Bearing Stages
These translation stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. They are available with a variety of actuators and in single-axis or preassembled multi-axis configurations.
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| Product Family | MS Series 1/4" Stages | T12 Series 1/2" Stages | MT Series 1/2" Stages | PT Series 1" Stages | LT Series 2" Stages |
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| Travel | 1/4" (6.4 mm) | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1" (25.4 mm) | 2" (50 mm) |
| Drive Type | Multiple | Thumbscrew | Multiple | Multiple | Differential Micrometer |
| Platform Size | 1.17" x 1.17" (29.7 mm x 29.7 mm) |
0.76" x 0.81" (19.3 mm x 20.6 mm) |
2.40" x 2.41" (61.0 mm x 61.2 mm) |
3.00" x 4.00" (76.2 mm x 101.6 mm) |
3.75" x 3.75" (95.3 mm x 95.3 mm) |
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
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Dovetail Stages
These compact stages incorporate dovetails and a leadscrew for the translation mechanism. They are suitable in general purpose motion control applications.
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| Product Family | DT Series 1/2" Stages | DTS Series 1" Stages (Vacuum-Compatible Version Available) |
DTS Series 2" Stage |
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| Travel | 1/2" (12.7 mm) | 1" (25 mm) | 2" (50 mm) |
| Drive Type | Thumbscrew | Thumbscrew | Thumbscrew |
| Platform Size | 1.00" x 1.00" (25.4 mm x 25.4 mm) | 2.68" x 2.95" (68.0 mm 75.0 mm) | 2.68" x 3.74" (68.0 mm x 95.0 mm) |
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZa | X, XY, XYZ |
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Flexure Stages
Thorlabs' Nanoflex™ translation stages feature frictionless flexure mechanisms for improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. Most models also include piezo actuators for small position adjustments.
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| Product Family | Nanoflex™ 1.5 mm Stage | Nanoflex™ 5 mm Stages | ||
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| Travel | 1.5 mm (0.06") + 25 µm Piezo | 5 mm (0.20") | 5 mm (0.20") + 20 µm Piezo | |
| Drive Type | Thumbscrew and Piezo Actuator | Differential Micrometer | Differential Micrometer and Open-Loop Piezo Actuator |
Differential Micrometer and Closed-Loop Piezo Actuator |
| Platform Size | 1.18" x 1.18" (30.0 mm x 30.0 mm) | 2.95" x 2.95" (75.0 mm x 75.0 mm) | ||
| Possible Axis Configurations | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ | X, XY, XYZ |
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Vertical Stages
We offer vertical translation stages with crossed-roller bearings for precise motion as well as long travel vertical stages for heavy-duty applications.
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| Product Family | XRN Series 9 mm Vertical Stage | XR Series 14 mm Vertical Stage | MVS Series 1/2" Vertical Stage | MVS Series 1" Vertical Stage | VAP Series 4" Vertical Stage | VAP Series 10" Vertical Stage |
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| Travel | 9.0 mm (0.35") | 14.0 mm (0.55") | 1/2" (13.0 mm) | 1" (25.0 mm) | 4" (101.6 mm) | 10" (254 mm) |
| Drive Type | Worm-Gear Driven Lift Screw | Micrometer | Adjuster Knob and Coarse Manual Positioning | |||
| Platform Size | 2.00" x 2.00" (50.7 mm x 50.7 mm) |
2.98" x 2.98" (75.7 mm x 75.7 mm) |
2.36" x 2.36" (60.0 mm x 60.0 mm) | 3.00" x 6.00" (76.2 mm 152.4 mm) | ||
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Vacuum-Compatible Linear Dovetail Stage