Products Home / Multi-Axis Stages / 3-Axis Stages / 25 mm Travel Compact 3-Axis Manual Stage, Crossed-Roller Bearings25 mm Travel Compact 3-Axis Manual Stage, Crossed-Roller Bearings
- 25 mm XYZ Travel Provided by Metric Micrometers
- Crossed-Roller Bearings for Superior Angular Deviation
- Each Stage Ships with Individual Test Data Certificate
The included locking brackets guard against accidental movement. One is engraved with a unique serial number.
LX30
3-Axis XYZ Stage
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LXP1
Grooved Mounting Plate
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| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item # | LX30 | LX30/M |
| Stage Specifications | ||
| Travel | 25 mm | |
| Angular Deviationa | <125 µrad | |
| Vertical Straightnessa,b | <10.0 µm | |
| Platform Size | 2.55" x 2.56" (64.8 mm x 65.0 mm) | |
| Mounting Holes | Seven 1/4"-20 Taps | Seven M6 Taps |
| Vertical Load Capacityc | 8.8 lbs (4 kg) Max | |
| Horizontal Load Capacityc | 8.8 lbs (4 kg) Max | |
| Bearing Type | Crossed-Roller Bearings | |
| Micrometer Specifications | ||
| Micrometer Item # | 150-801ME-H | |
| Resolution | 500 µm Translation Per Revolution | |
| Micrometer Barrel Size | Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) | |
Features
- Self-Contained Stage with Integrated Micrometer Mounts
- Crossed-Roller Bearings for Low Angular Deviation
- Seven 1/4"-20 (M6) Tapped Mounting Holes
- Side-Mounted Metric Micrometers with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) Barrel
- Each Stage Individually Tested and Shipped with Test Data Certificate
- Mounts to Optical Table Using Four 1/4" (M6) Counterbores
- Grooved Mounting Plate Available for Keyway Accessories
Thorlabs' LX30(/M) Compact Translation Stage provides 25 mm of linear translation with less than 125 µrad of deviation per axis in pitch and yaw over the full range of travel. Featuring a compact footprint, this stage uses crossed-roller steel bearings to support precision motion. The monolithic top and bottom plates feature integrated micrometer mounts and are machined from cast tool and jig aluminum for high stability and minimal internal stress. Please be aware that this multi-axis stage cannot be disassembled into single-axis stages. We also offer single- and dual-axis versions of this stage.
After each stage is manufactured, the pitch, yaw, and vertical straightness of the stage are tested. This ensures that each stage meets the stated specifications over the full translation range of the stage. A summary of the test results is provided on an individualized data sheet that ships with each stage. Click here for a sample data sheet.
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The middle micrometer must be removed to access one of the mounting holes in the base.
The mounting surface includes an array of seven 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes with 1/2" (12.5 mm) spacings. The stage axis is lockable via a side-located 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex screw in a locking bracket to guard against accidental movement. The stage can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the lower plate. Note that the micrometer attached to this plate partially blocks one of the mounting holes beneath it, so it may be necessary to first remove this micrometer depending on the screw and hex driver used. The base of the stage also has four Ø2.4 mm alignment holes for use with Ø3/32" dowel pins.
We also offer the LXP1(/M) Mounting Plate with a 3 mm 'crossed groove' design that is ideal for use with our keyway accessories, which can be secured with AMA010(/M) cleats in 6-32 (M3) taps. The 6-32 (M4) taps are suited for use with our Adjustable Clamping Arms.
Note: Do not remove the micrometer until the leadscrew is no longer engaged with the moving body of the stage or the locking bracket is fully tightened. Failure to do so could result in damage to the stage or require it to be recalibrated to meet its specified performance.
This stage comes equipped with a metric micrometer head for each axis, graduated in millimeters, with 500 µm of travel per revolution. The micrometer can be translated using the knurled knob or, for finer translation, a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. The micrometer can be removed and replaced at any time by loosening the side-located flexure clamp with a 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex key. This flexure clamp can hold any micrometer that has a Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) mounting barrel.
| Posted Comments: | |
Dodge Phommala
(posted 2023-02-07 11:38:05.717) Hello, are there any magnetic bases that can be attached to cdolbashian
(posted 2023-02-17 11:31:17.0) Thank you for reaching out to us with this inquiry. It seems like we do indeed have some magnetic kinematic base plates which would work with this stage. The stage you are looking at has 2" spaced, 1/4"-20 counterbore holes. The KB3X3 would be directly compatible. Feel free to check out our other magnetic kinematic base plates here: https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=1546. |
Zoom- 25 mm Translation in X, Y, and Z Axes
- 500 µm Translation per Micrometer Revolution
- Compact Monolithic Construction for Superior Performance
The LX30(/M) stage allows for 25 mm of travel along the X, Y, and Z axes. The stage comes with three 150-801ME-H micrometers. Please note that this stage is taller than the two-axis LX20YZ(/M) stage by 0.51" (12.9 mm). Directly replacing one with the other might require realignment of other fixtures.
This stage can be bolted directly to the optical table using four counterbored 1/4" (M6) holes that are revealed by translating the lower plate of the stage. The micrometer attached to this plate blocks one of the mounting holes beneath it; to access this hole, the micrometer must first be removed. The base of the stage also has four Ø2.4 mm alignment holes for use with Ø3/32" dowel pins.
Note: Do not remove the micrometer until the leadscrew is no longer engaged with the moving body of the stage or the locking bracket is fully tightened. Failure to do so could result in damage to the stage or require it to be recalibrated to meet its specified performance.
For more detailed information, please see the Specifications table above.
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Hole Pattern of the LXP1/M
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Hole Pattern of the LXP1
- Two Perpendicular 3 mm Grooves Designed for Many Keyway Accessories
- Array of Tapped Holes for Additional Mounting Options
- Two Counterbores for 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) Screws
- Imperial Plate:
- Twenty-Four 6-32 Tapped Holes
- Eleven 8-32 Tapped Holes
- Metric Plate:
- Twenty M3 Tapped Holes
- Fifteen M4 Tapped Holes
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HCS013 Mount Attached to an LX10 Stage via the LXP1 Mounting Plate.
The LXP1(/M) Grooved Mounting Plate provides additional mounting options for the LX series of 25 mm Translation Stages. The 3 mm grooved design is necessary for many keyway accessories (e.g., HCS013 RMS-Threaded Flexure Stage Mount shown to the right).
In addition to the 3 mm grooves, the plates have an array of 6-32 and 8-32 (M3 and M4) tapped holes for a variety of different mounting applications. The 6-32 (M4) taps can be used for mounting our clamping arms, as shown in the images to the lower right. The remaining 6-32 (M3) taps are compatible with the AMA010(/M) mounting cleats, which are ideal for securing the keyway accessories. To attach the mounting plate to the LX stages, four 1/4"-20 (M6) are included.
Compact 25 mm Crossed-Roller Bearing Stage