"; _cf_contextpath=""; _cf_ajaxscriptsrc="/cfthorscripts/ajax"; _cf_jsonprefix='//'; _cf_websocket_port=8578; _cf_flash_policy_port=1244; _cf_clientid='665136040967B95106D45134C0F98EA0';/* ]]> */
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flexure Stage Accessories: Top Plates![]()
AMA011 Top Plate with RB13P1 Top Plate with 1/4"-20 (M6) MMP1 Top Plate with Our ![]() Please Wait Thorlabs offers a variety of top plates compatible with our Microblock™, RollerBlock™, and NanoMax™ stages, including the MMP1(/M) grooved top plate for mounting accessories with a key-way, the RB13P1(/M) plate with 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) tapped holes, and the AMA011(/M) right-angle top plate for adding a side mounting surface. The MMP1(/M) grooved mounting plate is included with all flexure stages. The other plates featured here are optional replacements to increase the mounting options available for our stages. Thorlabs also offers a large selection of extension platforms for increasing the working surface on our stages.
![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge HCS030 Optic Mount Mounted to an MMP1 Top Plate Using AMA010 Cleats (Included with Mount)
The MMP1(/M) Mounting Plate is included with all NanoMax, MicroBlock, or RollerBlock stages and features a 'crossed groove' design, which is necessary for many flexure stage accessories (e.g., HCS030 Optics Mount shown opposite). They also allow imperial stages to be converted to metric variants and vice versa. ![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge RB13P1 Top Plate Shown Replacing the MMP1 Crossed Groove Mounting Plate on a Flexure Stage
The RB13P1(/M) Mounting Plate can be used as an alternative to the top plate included with our 3-axis flexure stages. It has a generous array of both 1/4"-20 (M6) and 8-32 (M4) mounting holes to adapt the NanoMax, MicroBlock, or RollerBlock stages to general-purpose optical table translation stages. ![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge AMA011/M Angle Bracket Attached to a NanoMax Stage with the Stage's MMP1/M Top Plate Attached to the Side Face
The AMA011(/M) Right-Angle Bracket can be used to replace the top plate of our 3-axis flexure stages (NanoMax or MicroBlock) stages. The bracket then provides a convenient, side mounting surface for attaching other components or accessories to the stage. Shown to the right is an AMA011/M angle bracket attached to a NanoMax stage, with the MMP1/M Top Plate (included with the stage) attached to the side of the stage. Note that moving the platform on the stage will also move any mounted accessories. ![]()
To lock an accessory in place, rotate the AMA010 cleat so that the flat is facing the stage's groove. Place the accessory into the groove between the cleats, rotate the cleat so that the rounded edge covers the edge of the mount, and lock down the cap screw.
![]() Click for Details Accessories mounted in close proximity using the AMA110 Mounting Block.
The AMA010(/M) Cleats have a flat milled along one side. To lock an accessory along the center alignment groove, rotate the cleat so that the flat is facing the groove. Place the accessory into the groove between the cleats, rotate the cleat so that the rounded edge covers the edge of the mount, and lock down the 6-32 (M3) locking screw and washer. The cleats can be rotated without needing to remove the locking screws. See the animation to the right for details. The included screws are 5/16" (8 mm) long and are used with a 3/32" (2.5 mm) hex key. For mounting multiple components in close proximity, we offer the AMA110 mounting blocks. These mounting blocks feature a line of nylon-tipped setscrews to secure components, and allow for easy repositioning and very close mounting. The blocks are secured via two holes and are supplied with either 6-32 or M3 cap screws. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|