NUTEC Components Inc.

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NOTES:

· All trajectory data based on axis uniformly supported over full length on precision mounting surface with vibration isolation.

· Payload capacities are recommended values to achieve maximum lifetime in the worst-case scenario featuring maximum dynamic operation and off-center loading.

· Force, acceleration and speed performance are based on operations with NUTEC ELECTRONIC controls.

Product Summary

QMax Features & Benefits

The Q-MAX high stiffness positioning stage offers reliable linear positioning for trajectory critical applications. Guided by substantial Quad-Vee lock guides, featuring a constant bearing support geometry. The Q-MAX is driven to position via 1mm lead precision ground roller lead screw. The fine pitch roller lead screw drive is highly preloaded but offers low hysteresis drive without back driving in vertical applications. This screw is suitable for drive by either a servo or stepper motors. The Q-MAX includes digital limit/home sensors and high-resolution linear encoder system. The Standard Q-MAX is offered with an attractive gray anodize finish or can be provided with a clean room preparation.

Applications

Wherever tight trajectory control is required, the Q-Max series of positioning stages meet the most demanding positioning requirements. Precision dispense and liquid extrusion dispensing in the flat panel and microelectronic wafer fabrication industry. In the photonic instrument field, wherever position adjustment is critical for example the focus adjustment of fast, high numerical aperture, high magnification imaging systems, Q-Max is the right choice. Q-Max is used by many brand name automatic inspection and machine vision OEM's, Q-MAX has the precision required for a range of positioning tasks including holographic inspection and high magnification imaging inspection and testing. It can be used extremely well for vertical Z-axis applications with overhanging payloads that create an offset moment loading. It is equally well suited for horizontal applications requiring stability, low trajectory error and high resolution for precise positioning.

Q-MAX Specifications

QMax

The Q-Max precision positioning stage series from NUTEC developed for maximum stiffness and high resolution. A short stroke translation stage capable of precise positioning in either vertical or horizontal orientations, while maintaining extremely tight trajectory control.

· High performance stage, available with 25, 50, and 100 (1-4 in.) of travel

· Integrated Linear Encoder Systems resolution as high as 12.5 nm/count

· Quad-Vee Lock needle guide system with constant support geometry

· Precision roller lead screw pre-loaded for very low hysteresis

· Sub-micron repeatability, excellent for Z-axis, vertical application

QMax-25 x 25

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QMX-25

QMX-50

QMX-100

Travel Length (mm)

25

50

100

Trajectory Control

 

 

 

Accuracy

 

 

 

 Standard SP

± 1.0 µm

± 1.5 µm

± 2.0 µm

High Precision HP

± 0.5 µm

± 1.0 µm

± 1.5 µm

Straightness/Flatness

 

 

 

 Standard SP

± 1.0 µm

± 2.0 µm

± 3.0 µm

High Precision HP

±0.5µm

±0.5µm

±0.5µm

Yaw/Pitch/Roll

 

 

 

 Standard SP

5 arc-sec

5 arc-sec

5 arc-sec

High Precision HP

1.5 arc-sec

1.5 arc-sec

1.5 arc-sec

2 axis system

 

 

 

Orthogonality

 

 

 

Standard SP

20 arc-sec

20 arc-sec

20 arc-sec

High Precision HP

5 arc-sec

5 arc-sec

5 arc-sec

Extra High Precision XHP

2 arc-sec

2 arc-sec

2 arc-sec

 

QMX –SP

Travel Length (mm)

50-100

Drive System

Precision Roller Lead screw

Maximum Acceleration

Payload Dependent

Maximum Speed

Unladen 30 mm/s

L1 Parallel to base

10 kg

L2 Tension

Perpendicular to base

10 kg

L3 Compression

Perpendicular to base

10 kg

Feedback

Non-Contact Linear

Encoder System

Sinusoidal Output

1 V (P-P) 20-micrometers/cycle

4096xinterpolation

TTL resolution

100 nm, 50nm, 25nm,12.5nm

Repeatability

5x Resolution

Construction

Aluminum Alloy Body

Hard Coat Gray

Anodize

QMX 25

Envelope

QMX 50

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Sealed QMX 50

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QMX System

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