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New standards claimed for optical mounts

A Newport Spectra-Physics product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Apr 1, 2004

Suprema Series kinematic optical mounts are claimed to set a new performance standard in a modular precision optical mount for today's demanding research, development and industrial OEM applications.

Suprema Series kinematic optical mounts are claimed to set a new performance standard in a modular precision optical mount for today's demanding research, development, and industrial OEM applications.

The most critical features in a kinematic optical mount are adjustment "feel" and long-term stability.

Suprema provides the feel necessary to tune the most sensitive setups and the stability to hold that position better than any other modular mount on the market.

Suprema-S kinematic optical mounts provide unmatched thermal stability.

Suprema-N kinematic optical mounts are highly configurable with multiple actuator options.

All design elements - form, fit, and function - are optimised to create a kinematic optical mount that is configurable and adjustable while providing rock-solid stability and reliability.

In all, 36 configurations are available.

Suprema-N kinematic optical mounts offer a wide range of configurations: front or rear mounted optical components, broad selection of actuator options, and optional locks.

Suprema-N kinematic optical mounts are fabricated from pressed and sintered powdered metal stainless steel, using a patent pending process, resulting in a cost-effective method of achieving performance approaching wrought stainless steel.

Newport's Suprema-N design has been optimised using the company's broad experience in optomechanics, vibration damping and isolation, optics and material science.

Through comprehensive design, finite element analysis, and rigorous testing, the company reckons it has achieved performance previously attained only through high-cost custom stainless-steel mounts.

Newport's patented clear quadrant design exposes the edge of the optic, allowing beams to pass close to the edge of a mounted optic.

Optics can be held securely in place against precision mounting pads using the nylon-tipped setscrew, or be epoxied in place.

Extensive laboratory testing has shown that epoxying the optic in place provides the optimal performance and stability.

Suprema-S kinematic optical mounts offer superior thermal stability.

Documented thermal drift measurements prove Suprema-S to be the new standard in stable kinematic optical mounts.

The unique design features of the Suprema-S, including the material and configuration, make Suprema-S the choice for the most demanding research, development, and industrial OEM applications.

Mount induced thermal drift has been almost completely eliminated.

Suprema-S kinematic optical mounts are fabricated from pressed and sintered powdered metal stainless steel, resulting in a cost-effective method of achieving performance nearly identical to wrought stainless steel.

Newport's Suprema-S design has been optimised using the company's broad experience in optomechanics, vibration damping and isolation, and materials science.

Through comprehensive design, finite element analysis, and rigorous testing, we have achieved performance previously attained only through high-cost, custom stainless-steel mounts.

Key features of Suprema-S include: a symmetrical face plate design that is reversible for front or rear optic mounting; carbide pads for smooth feel and actuation through the lifetime of the product; no brass collets for adjustment screws for improved thermal performance and reliability; and four precision steel springs for increased stiffness and stability and smooth feel throughout travel range.

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