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Post Construction Cubes![]()
RM1G RM1F SH25LP38 Low-Profile Channel Screws Ideal for Large 3D Structures ![]() Please Wait
The cubes on this page can be used to link our Ø1" Pillar Posts (left) or the bottom of our Ø1/2" Optical Posts (right).
Features
The RM1G, RM1S, and RM1F(/M) Construction Cubes aid in building rigid 3D structures from our optomechanical components. They are machined from a single block of aluminum, providing excellent rigidity, and their faces are parallel and perpendicular to within 0.002" (0.05 mm). The RM1G and RM1S cubes each feature three 1/4" (M6) counterbores on adjacent faces, and the RM1S cube is slotted to accept hardboard walls for the construction of light-tight optical enclosures. Our low-profile channel screws are required in order to fasten optomechanics to the adjacent faces of these construction cubes. These low-profile screws feature a shortened cap height relative to standard cap screws. The RM1F(/M) cube contains a centered 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) tapped hole on all six sides. This cube is compatible with our Ø1" Pillar Posts with 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) taps via 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) setscrews. These setscrews also facilitate connections to the bottom end of Ø1/2" posts. By using a screw thread adapter, these cubes can be attached to Ø1" pillar posts with 8-32 (M4 x 0.7) threading or the top end of Ø1/2" posts.
![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge RM1F Being Used to Mount Two Ø1" Pillar Posts at a Right Angle for an Optomechanical Assembly
The RM1F(/M) Construction Cube contains a centered 1/4"-20 (M6 x 1.0) tapped hole on all six sides. Since it is machined from a single block of aluminum, it is ideal for constructions that need the highest available degree of sturdiness. It can be connected to up to six optomechanics by using setscrews. ![]() ![]() Click to Enlarge RM1S Slotted Cube Securing a Hardboard Enclosure Wall ![]() Click to Enlarge Low-Profile Channel Screws in RM1G
These Construction Cubes contain three 1/4" (M6) counterbores on adjacent faces. They can be connected to up to three optomechanical components by tightening our Low-Profile Channel Screws (sold below) through the counterbores, as shown in the images to the right. In addition, the RM1S cube has slotted corners to accept posterboard and hardboard walls for the construction of light-tight optical enclosures. Since both these cubes are machined from a single block of aluminum, they are ideal for constructions that need to be as sturdy as possible. If compatibility with more than three optomechanical components is needed, or if components are to be placed on opposing faces, please consider the RM1F Construction Cube below. ![]()
![]() Click to Enlarge Low-Profile Screw in RM1G Construction Cube ![]() Click to Enlarge Standard Cap Screw in RM1G Construction Cube Our Low-Profile Channel Screws have a reduced cap head height relative to standard screws, permitting them to be used in tight spaces. In particular, they are recommended when neighboring screws are at a right angle and in close proximity, as in our XE25W3 Corner Cube or RM1G and RM1S Construction Cubes. Shown to the right are a standard cap screw and a low-profile channel screw installed in an RM1G cube. The low-profile screw's shortened cap height prevents neighboring screws from interfering with each other. The head of each screw also fits into XE rail channels for alternate construction methods, as outlined here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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