Introduction
 A
significant challenge in optical component manufacturing is to
optimize light transfer through many different devices. To achieve
that goal, components must sometimes be positioned in six degrees
of freedom with high accuracy, high resolution, and held in position
during the process.
Aerotech’s FiberMax optical component nano-positioner meets
that challenge better than any other system on the market. To
further improve in-position stability, facilitate access to the
devices, simplify and lower the cost of the support structure,
and permit rapid change-over to different devices, Aerotech offers
the Zero Z™ option. When ordered with the Zero Z option,
FiberMax can be lowered into a pre-cut recess in the machine’s
surface and the optical axis height can be set at any desired
distance above or below the machine surface. This approach can
significantly lower the work height of all machine positioning
systems and tooling, thus improving overall stability and accuracy.
To cover the recess and provide easy access to FiberMax’s
top axis, a removeable tooling mounting plate can be utilized.
This tooling plate can be removed by dismounting the FiberMax’s
top axis only, without disturbing any of the other axes or support
structure.
The Zero Z feature makes the changeover to manufacture different
devices very convenient and cost-effective. Multiple tooling plates
with preset elements will further speed the changeover process.
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