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Released February/2004

AVS100 Series Vertical Translation Stages

Aerotech's AVS100 series stages offer the ideal solution for applications that require very small incremental movements in elevation above a horizontal plane. Their small profiles and precise motion capability make these stages ideal for use in semiconductor wafer inspection and testing, fiberoptics assembly and inspection, automated tool alignment, machine vision inspection systems, and laser machining applications.

Quality Design Provides Superior Performance
The AVS100 Series' precise elevation of a load in a vertical plane is accomplished with a moving wedge design. The precision-machined wedge block converts horizontal movement from a precision-ground ball screw to vertical elevation of the AVS100 Series stage's tabletop. Linear motion guide bearings are incorporated to provide excellent payload capability, long life, and smooth, precision motions. Stable and parallel vertical motion with no rocking or horizontal deviation of the platform is ensured. Careful design of the wedge angle and bearing system allow the AVS100 Series stages to achieve submicron resolution and still maintain a compact profile. The HALAR factory calibration option is available to further increase standard accuracy and repeatability.

A Better Approach to Vertical Motion
The vertical lift approach offers an alternative to traditional Z-plane oriented stages. Not only do the AVS100 Series stages offer a lower profile, but the load can also be accessed easily from any side. And by centering the payload over the bearings, there are no cantilevering effects with which to contend. Equally suited to laboratory and industrial applications, the AVS100 Series stages provide a space-saving alternative to traditional X-Y-Z systems. Optional stage finishes are available for various environments, including vacuum preparation.

Additional Standard Features
All AVS100 Series stages are equipped standard with integral limit switches and mechanical hard stops. The stage tabletop is treated with a TeflonTM-impregnated hardcoat (Rockwell 62 hardness) that is scratch-resistant and provides outstanding protection in the harshest environments. The stage itself has a black anodize finish.

Motor and Drives
The AVS100 Series includes Aerotech's high performance NEMA 23 frame-size BMS series brushless, slotless servomotor. The slotless motor has zero cogging and therefore is optimized for applications requiring very smooth motion. Aerotech manufactures a wide range of matching drives and controls to provide a fully integrated and optimized motion solution.

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