Positioning Stage handles loads up to 50 Newtons.

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Measuring 199 mm square with overall height of 32 mm, open frame Model KDT 180-DC provides total travel of 60 mm in each direction with straightness/flatness deviation of 1 micron. Manufactured from anodized aluminum, XY table achieves speeds up to 10 mm/s and accelerations of 0.1 m/s² with 5 µm accuracy and 1 µm repeatability. Unit includes backlash-free preloaded cross roller bearings and 90 mm square aperture to enable light or objects to pass through center of travel.



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New Open Frame Compact Xy Stage



BURLINGTON, MA, July 13, 2006 --Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new open frame precision positioning stage model KDT 180 - DC. This XY table offers a sleek low profile design with an overall height of only 32 mm and square footprint of 199 x 199 mm. Total travel is 60 mm in each direction with straightness/flatness deviation of 1 micron. Included inside the compact stage are the drive mechanisms for each axis - a precision preloaded miniature ball screw, coupled to a dc motor with rotary encoder.

Manufactured from high strength anodized aluminum, the table weighs just 2.5 kg, yet can handle loads of up to 50 Newtons. It offers a positional accuracy of 5 µm and repeatability of 1 µm. Speeds up to 10 mm/s and accelerations of 0.1m/s² are easily achieved.

The standard stage includes backlash free preloaded cross roller bearings for precise linear guidance and a 90 mm square aperture to enable light or objects to pass through the center of travel.

The Open Compact KDT 180-DC XY Stage is ideal for applications in the Optical Gaging, Inspection, Vision System, Bio Medical and Pin Insertion industries.

The Steinmeyer group is comprised of two manufacturing divisions located in Germany. August Steinmeyer GmbH & Co. KG (located in Albstadt) has been setting standards for high precision ballscrews for over 40 years and prides itself on high quality, innovative designs to meet demanding customer requirements. Our Feinmess Dresden (FMD) division has been producing an extensive line of high precision positioning systems for well over 130 years.

For further information on this new product or others in our extensive product portfolio call 1-781-273-6220 or visit the Steinmeyer FMD group at the following web site: www.feinmess.de

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