Ultra-precision Platform
The feed mechanism incorporates a “ball screw + wedge type speed reduction mechanism”.This is a super-precise stage that achieves high follow-up*, high accuracy, and high stiffness by mounting a cross roller guide on the linear motion guide.
Features
High follow-up capability
- 50 nm feed follow-up capability
Follow-up capability is an important performance metric that measures the response accuracy of precision positioning stages to fine movement instructions. This parameter indicates how accurately the device can execute these instructions upon receiving minute movement command (less than 100nm). Especially in a series of continuous movement operations, the level of follow-up capability directly affects the overall reliability of the system. In applications requiring high precision, such as semiconductor manufacturing, follow-up capability becomes a crucial metric for assessing the performance of such devices.
High positioning accuracy
- Achieve high resolution with the wedge-type speed reduction mechanism.
- Reduce wobble of ball screw with the wedge mechanism.
- Excellent straight motion performance with the cross-roller guides reducing sliding resistance.
High stiffness
The 1/4 wedge structure increases stiffness by 1.5 to 2 times against lateral loads compared to existing products (NAF3C series).
Applications for Super-Precision Stages
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, various inspection equipment.
- Optical system alignment equipment.
- Nanometer positioning system, etc.
System Configuration Drawing
Product Specifications
*1: Accuracy obtained when offset values from HEPHAIST are input.
*2: Resolution is set to 0.01 μm/pulse.
*3: The load capacity is for uniformly distributed load in the vertical direction.