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The Newport 562-XYZ is a highly reliable ULTRAlign Precision Multi-Axis Linear Stage designed for right-handed operation. It boasts a robust stainless steel construction, ensuring exceptional long-term stability, and is equipped with thermally matched, hardened steel crossed-roller bearings that deliver unparalleled performance. The linear stage offers a travel distance of 13 mm and exhibits an angular deviation of over 100 μrad along one of its axes. Primarily intended for repetitive, industrial, and high-use research and manufacturing applications, the 562-XYZ is capable of accommodating complex platform configurations and oversized loads due to its sturdy design.

The 562-XYZ's considerable mass provides enhanced thermal immunity, while the large diameter bearings significantly increase stage stiffness. The stage is compatible with both manual micrometers and motorized actuators, offering users the flexibility to achieve customized step precision and facilitating easy interchangeability. All stage actuators are conveniently located beneath the top surface level, allowing for straightforward integration of various mounting options using the provided English (1/4-20) threads with generous hole patterns. With a maximum load capacity of 35 pounds, the 562-XYZ can reliably handle substantial loads. Additionally, each axis is equipped with a non-influencing locking mechanism that aids in maintaining sub-micron positioning during locking and unlocking operations.

Unlike stage designs that utilize spring-flexures, the 562-XYZ employs crossed roller-bearings, which eliminates the vulnerability to vibrational disturbances. Spring-flexures are highly sensitive to common laboratory activities due to their low natural frequency, making fine manual adjustments challenging and often necessitating more expensive motion control systems. In contrast, the crossed roller-bearings of the 562-XYZ provide superior stability and stiffness, ensuring reliable positioning even in the presence of vibrations. The precision and stability achieved through the crossed roller-bearing construction of the linear stage enable many users to substitute a manual micrometer for piezoelectric actuators without compromising positioning performance. This capability offers cost-effective alternatives while maintaining the desired level of accuracy.