The PRO560LM is the full-sized offering in Aerotech’s
PRO-LM series of high performance, cost-effective, and
versatile linear motor positioning stages. The PRO560-LM was
designed to be used primarily as the lower axis of a
PRO560LM/PRO280LM XY stack, but it may be used
anywhere the wider support platform, increased roll
stiffness, and extra motor thrust force may be of benefit.
The PRO560LM is the stage of choice in industrial
applications such as laser machining, medical component
manufacturing, and other applications requiring high
accuracy in a production environment.
Construction Features
Sealed linear motion guide bearings with integral wipers
are incorporated to provide excellent payload capability and
long life. Both the metal waycover and tabletop are treated
with a hardcoat that is scratch-resistant and provides  outstanding protection in the harshest applications. The
tabletop utilizes stainless steel Helicoil™ inserts to protect
mounting holes against thread wear. Several tabletop
options are available for metric or English mounting, as
well as for direct interface with
our popular ADRS, ADRT, and
AGR rotary stages. In addition,
configurable cable management
options are available for single
or multi-axis systems.
Linear Motor Drive
Two of Aerotech’s high-power,
cog-free, BLMH series linear
motors drive the PRO560LM. The non-magnetic forcer coils provide high force with zero
cogging for super-smooth velocity and position control.
This zero cogging design is ideal for applications requiring
outstanding contour accuracy and smooth velocity
profiling. As with all Aerotech linear motor positioning stages, the
linear motors have zero backlash, no windup, zero friction,
and outstanding system responsiveness. The magnetic fields
of the linear motors are totally self-contained within the U-channel
design. Many high-performance applications
cannot tolerate the stray magnetic fields generated by flat-motor magnet tracks.
High Performance
Noncontact linear encoders with micron-level
repeatabilities are standard on all PRO560LM series stages.
Either a line-driver output or amplified sine-wave output
encoder is available.
The optional HALAR factory calibration further increases
the standard accuracy and repeatability. Aerotech
manufactures a wide range of matching drives and controls
to provide a fully integrated and optimized motion solution.
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