The Ultimate in Performance, Reliability, and Value
The MMX™ miniature linear stage combines the ultimate in performance, reliability, and value, delivering excellent mechanical and servo stiffness for high throughput imaging applications.
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Specifications
Miniature Linear Stage – MMX™ Specifications
| wdt_ID | Base Model | MMX-25 | MMX-50 | MMX-100 | MMX-150 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Motor Type | 1 Phase | 3 Phase | 3 Phase | 3 Phase |
| 2 | Travel (mm) | 25 | 50 | 100 | 150 |
| 3 | Accuracy (μm TIR) | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| 4 | Bi-directional Repeatability (± μm) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| 5 | Load Capacity (kg) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 6 | Maximum Acceleration (m/s2) | 55 | 115 | 100 | 65 |
| 7 | Maximum Velocity (m/s) | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 8 | Flatness & Straightness (μm TIR) | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 9 | Motor Peak Force (N) | 23 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| 10 | Motor Continuous Force (N) | 7.7 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| 11 | Moving Mass (kg) | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.9 |
Description
The new MMX™ high power motor has a higher force density to deliver 5 times the force of similar products from other companies. This miniature linear stage is also available with 3 phase servo motors in travels from 25 to 150 millimeters. Our miniature linear stage delivers nearly twice the accuracy at virtually the same cost as competitive standard-grade options. The MMX™ provides short lead times, reducing time to market for equipment manufactures and providing greater machine uptime for end users.
Design Features
- Unique motor design provides the compact linear actuator smoother motion with industry leading velocity stability
- Smallest package size using direct drive linear motor technology in a 1-inch travel positioner
- Lower cycle times with the most powerful servo motor design in a small form factor
- Increased throughput with fast settling due to stiff cross roller bearings and a powerful motor
- Customizable and stackable design ensures fit within unique applications
- Best-in-class accuracy from high-resolution encoder feedback and servo control
- Highest load capacity of 500 grams without a counterbalance
Options
- Motor options available: ironless direct drive servo motors
- Feedback options available: linear encoder with analog or digital (1 or 0.1-micron resolution are standard, other resolutions available upon request)
Applications
For high throughput imaging applications, the MMX™ miniature linear stages deliver excellent mechanical and servo stiffness to optimize motion for:
- Sample/part positioning: sustained throughput of up to 2000 moves per minute are possible
- Focal plane definition: Z objective positioning moves (less than 5 microns) are often accomplished in less than 20 milliseconds, in parallel with XY stepping
- Frame capture: in-position stability is key to producing quality images; position stability/jitter is typically less than 100 nanometers
- Space savings: compact linear actuator designed to fit inside benchtop instruments
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