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News Release from: Danaher Motion | Subject: MicroStage 46
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 April 2002
Aluminium stage is no lightweight
performer
Available in both belt- and ball-screw-actuated configurations, the MicroStage 46 provides a low-cost high-performance drop-in replacement for imported heavier steel based products.
Available in both belt- and ball-screw-actuated configurations, the MicroStage 46 provides a low-cost high-performance drop-in replacement for imported heavier steel based products The Thomson Industries MicroStage 46 is manufactured from rugged high-quality aluminium for optimum strength and rigidity, and its light weight dramatically decreases the mass of the system
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 May 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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All members of the MicroStage family are designed with Thomson's proven steel 60 Case LinearRace shafts and ball bushing bearing technology.
The stage provides lower inertia than steel products, with the same performance.
Its patented bearing segment design features a backlash free assembly without sacrificing load capacity or smoothness.
It is the first slide on the market that is Redi-Mount compliant, which permits the mounting of any and all servo/stepping motors, as well as gearheads.
The extremely versatile mounting system allows the customer to change motors in the field with an array of standard stocked kits.
The MicroStage 46 is available in extended stroke lengths up to 1840mm to satisfy a wide variety of applications, eg multi-axis pick and place, insertion and PC board assembly, and wafer transport and handling.
The US-manufactured MicroStage 46 features a T slot design integral to the base for mounting, and installation of fully adjustable limit switch packages.
Corresponding hole patterns in the base and carriage allow for easy x-y mounting configurations.
Additionally, Thomson offers a complete line of hybrid steppers and servo motors complete with drives, controllers and cables.
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