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1/2" (12.7 mm) Travel Translation Stages![]()
MT3 XYZ Stage with Standard Micrometers MT1 Standard Micrometer Application Idea MT3 Stage Shown with an MT406 Top Plate, HFF001 Fiber Clamp, and HFS001 Strain Relief for Fiber Coupling Applications MT1B 1/4"-170 Adjuster Screw MT1A Differential Adjuster ![]() Please Wait
![]() Click to Enlarge The adjuster on the MT1(/M), MT1B(/M), or MT1A(/M) stage can be replaced with any Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) barrel actuator, such as this ZFS13B motor actuator. Features
Thorlabs' MT Translation Stages have a 1/2" (12.7 mm) translation range and feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. Once the desired position is reached, the stage may be locked using the side-located 1/16" (1.5 mm) hex locking screw. MT1(/M), MT1B(/M), or MT1A(/M) stages can be combined to form 2- and 3-axis platforms; see the XYZ Assembly tab for more information. These translation stages are available preconfigured with a 1/4"-170 adjuster [Item # MT1B(/M)], a standard micrometer [Item # MT1(/M)], or a DM10 differential adjuster [Item # MT1A(/M)]. The actuator on an MT translation stage can be removed by loosening the screw on the barrel clamp. For more information about removing the actuator and attaching it to one side of the stage, please refer to the Actuator Removal tab. Each stage comes with two precision dowel pins that allow for multiple stages to be stacked in a right- or left-handed XY configuration with an excellent orthogonality of <5 mrad. The right-handed XYZ configuration is available fully assembled [see Item # MT3 (MT3/M) or MT3A (MT3A/M) below]. Note: Thorlabs' MT translation stages can be purchased without a micrometer by contacting Tech Support. This allows the user to choose from any of our manual and motorized actuators with Ø3/8" (Ø9.5 mm) barrel sizes. We also offer barrel adapters for select screw adjusters, making them compatible with the stages below. The modular design of the MT translation stages allows the assembly of a 2- or 3-axis stage within minutes. Each stage comes with two precision dowel pins that allow multiple stages to be arranged in a right- or left-handed XY configuration with excellent orthogonality. Follow the steps below to build a 3-axis XYZ translator (MT3 or MT3/M) from individual components. Step One
Screw MT401(/M) Base to MT1(/M) Translation Stage using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. Step Two
Attach second, orthogonal MT1 Translation Stage, as shown above, using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. Step Three
Screw MT402 Angle Bracket to MT1 Translation Stage, as shown above, using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. Step Four
Screw third MT1(/M) Translation Stage to back of MT402 Angle Bracket, using two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. MT Translation Stage Actuator RemovalEach of our MT translation stages features a removable actuator. This feature allows the actuator to be mounted to the side of the stage opposite of the locking plate using an MT405 side-mounted actuator adapter and a 3/32" hex drive. Please note that the side of the stage with the locking plate is not designed to mount an actuator using the MT405 adapter. Although an MT1 stage is shown, removal of the actuator is similar for MT1B(/M) and MT1A(/M) stages. The MT1 features a removable micrometer mounted to the front of the stage. Using the MT405 adapter and a 3/32" hex drive, the micrometer can be mounted in two additional orientations for a total of three orientations. We do not recommend mounting the actuator in orientations other than the three shown below. Do not remove the locking plate and attempt to mount an actuator on that side of the stage. Note: Since our MT translation stages can be used with a range of different actuators, please ensure that there is sufficient clearance to side mount other actuators using the MT405 adapter. The MT stage's actuator can be side mounted using the MT405. For questions about compatibility with other actuators, please contact Tech Support. Orientation 1![]() Click to Enlarge Orientation 1: Micrometer Mounted to Front of MT1 Stage Orientation 2![]() Click to Enlarge Orientation 2: Right-Handed Configuration with Micrometer Mounted to Side of Stage Opposite of Locking Plate Orientation 3![]() Click to Enlarge Orientation 3: Left-Handed Configuration with Micrometer Mounted to Side of Stage Opposite of Locking Plate ![]() Click to Enlarge MT1 Packaging
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Manual Linear Translation StagesThorlabs' manual translation stages are offered in a range of maximum travel distances, from less than 1/4" (6 mm) to 2" (50 mm) and longer for our long travel, large area platforms. Many of these stages can be ordered in multi-axis configurations, providing XY or XYZ translation. For fiber coupling applications, please see our Multi-Axis Stages, which offer finer adjustment than our standard manual translation stages. In addition to linear translation stages, we offer rotation stages, pitch and yaw platforms, and goniometers. We also offer motorized translation stages that are powered by DC Servo motors, stepper motors, or direct drive technology. Crossed-Roller Bearing StagesThese linear translation stages feature crossed roller bearings travel mechanisms for precision motion, high load capacity, and low angular deviation. The LNR Series stages feature all-steel body construction, while the LX, XRN, and XR Series stage bodies are constructed of aluminum.
Ball Bearing StagesThese translation stages feature hardened steel linear bearings for precise motion and long life. They are available with a variety of actuators and in single-axis or preassembled multi-axis configurations.
Dovetail StagesThese compact stages incorporate dovetails and a leadscrew for the translation mechanism. They are suitable in general purpose motion control applications.
Flexure StagesThorlabs' Nanoflex™ translation stages feature frictionless flexure mechanisms for improved positioning and resolution when compared to similar stages made using bearings. The translation of the stage is accomplished by the elastic deformation (flexing) of a linkage attached to the mounting platform. Most models also include piezo actuators for small position adjustments.
Vertical StagesWe offer vertical translation stages with crossed roller bearings for precise motion as well as long travel vertical stages for heavy-duty applications.
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The MT1B(/M) translation stage is configured with a 1/4"-170 TPI adjuster, which has a 0.50" (12.7 mm) travel range. The adjuster can either be actuated by hand or by the 5/64" (2.0 mm) hex located on the end. Each stage contains seven 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes that are 0.25" (6.2 mm) deep. Two oversized 1/4" (M6) counterbores allow the stage to be directly attached to a mounting adapter (sold below) or a metric or imperial breadboard with user-supplied cap screws. The bottom face of the MT1B(/M) has four 8-32 (M4) tapped holes for mounting which are exposed when multiple stages are used to form a 2- or 3-axis stage. See the XYZ Assembly tab for more information. The MT405 Side-Mounted Actuator Adapter (sold below) can be used to mount the adjuster only on the side without the locking plate. The side of the stage with the locking plate is not designed to mount an adjuster. See the Actuator Removal tab, above, for details about side-mounting the adjuster on an MT1B(/M) stage. ![]()
The MT1(/M) translation stage is configured with the 148-811ST micrometer drive, which has a 1/2" range and 0.001" per division. The MT1/M is configured with the 148-801ST micrometer drive, which has a 12.7 mm range and 10 µm per division. Each stage contains seven 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped holes that are 0.25" (6.2 mm) deep. Two oversized 1/4" (M6) counterbores allow the stage to be directly attached to a mounting adapter (sold below) or a metric or imperial breadboard with user-supplied cap screws. The bottom face of the MT1(/M) has four 8-32 (M4) tapped holes for mounting which are exposed when multiple stages are used to form a 2- or 3-axis stage. See the XYZ Assembly tab for more information. The MT405 Side-Mounted Actuator Adapter (sold below) can be used to mount the micrometer only on the side without the locking plate. The side of the stage with the locking plate is not designed to mount a micrometer. See the Actuator Removal tab, above, for details about side-mounting the micrometer on an MT1(/M) stage. ![]()
For applications that require increased resolution, the MT1A(/M) translation stage is configured with the DM10 differential adjuster. The differential adjustment knob provides 25 µm of translation per revolution over a 250 µm range and is engraved with graduations every 0.5 µm. The coarse adjustment, which can be locked using a thumbscrew on the mounting collar, provides 0.02" (0.50 mm) of translation per revolution over a range of 0.50" (12.7 mm). Each stage contains seven 1/4"-20 (M6) tapped mounting holes that are 0.25" (6.2 mm) deep. Two oversized 1/4" (M6) counterbores allow the stage to be directly attached to a mounting adapter (sold below) or a metric or imperial breadboard with user-supplied cap screws. The bottom face of the MT1A(/M) has four 8-32 (M4) tapped holes for mounting which are exposed when multiple stages are used to form a 2- or 3-axis stage. See the XYZ Assembly tab for more information. The MT405 Side-Mounted Actuator Adapter (sold below) is designed to mount the adjuster only on the side without the plate. The side of the stage with the locking plate is not designed to mount an adjuster. See the Actuator Removal tab, above, for details about side-mounting the adjuster on an MT1A(/M) stage. ![]()
The MT3(/M) translation stage is fitted with standard 1/2" (12.7 mm) micrometer drive. The quick-change modular design utilizes precision-aligned dowel pins to ensure orthogonality between stages and allows the user to reconfigure stages quickly as applications change. Four 1/4" (M6) counterbored slots on the included adapter allow the stage to be directly attached to a breadboard with user-supplied cap screws. Each stage contains seven 1/4"-20 (M6) and four 8-32 (M4) tapped mounting holes that are 0.22" (5.6 mm) deep. The MT Series translation stages can be purchased individually (MT1 Series) or as fully assembled, 3-axis, XYZ translators (MT3 Series). Therefore, the MT3 stage can be disassembled using a 3/16" (5 mm) hex key to customize the positions of the micrometers or to use three MT1 stages separately. See the XYZ Assembly tab for details. ![]()
The MT3A(/M) translation stage is offered with three differential micrometers for applications requiring increased resolution. The coarse adjustment, which can be locked using a thumbscrew on the mounting collar, provides 0.5 mm of translation per revolution over a range of 0.50" (12.7 mm). The quick-change modular design utilizes precision-aligned dowel pins to ensure orthogonality between stages and allows the user to reconfigure stages quickly as applications change. Four 1/4" (M6) counterbored slots on the included adapter allow the stage to be directly attached to a breadboard with user-supplied cap screws. Each stage contains seven 1/4"-20 (M6) and four 8-32 (M4) tapped mounting holes that are 0.22" (5.6 mm) deep. The MT Series translation stages with differential adjusters can be purchased individually (MT1A Series) or as fully assembled, 3-axis, XYZ translators (MT3A Series). Therefore, the MT3A stage can be disassembled using a 3/16" (5 mm) hex key to customize the positions of the micrometers or to use three MT1A stages separately. See the XYZ Assembly tab for details. ![]() The photo to the right illustrates how each of the accessories below is used with the MT Series Stages. ![]() MT401(/M) Base Plate: The MT401(/M) base plate provides mounting flanges with 1" (25 mm) centers that can be used to fasten the MT series stages to an optical breadboard. This base is ideal for XY or XYZ multi-axis configurations where the standard counterbores in the middle of the stages are obstructed. Two 1/4"-20 cap screws (3/16" hex) or two M6 cap screws (5 mm hex) are included with the MT401 imperial or MT401/M metric base plate, respectively. This base plate is included with the MT3(/M) and MT3A(/M). ![]() MT402 Right-Angle Bracket: The MT402 allows two stages to be mounted perpendicular to each other. This plate is required when assembling stages in an XZ or XYZ configuration. This angle bracket includes four 1/4"-20 screws (3/16" hex) and four M6 screws (5 mm hex) for compatibility with both imperial and metric setups. Balldrivers and hex keys are sold separately here. This angle bracket is included with the MT3(/M) and MT3A(/M). ![]() MT405 Side-Mounted Actuator Kit: The MT405 kit is used to reposition the actuator to the stage’s side when space constraints do not allow for it to protrude from the rear of the stage. Four cap screws are included for mounting. See the Actuator Removal tab above for details about mounting an actuator to the side of an MT stage. ![]() MT406(/M) Adapter Plate for Flexure Stage Accessories: The MT406(/M) fastens directly to the top of the MT series stage with two 1/4"-20 (M6) cap screws. It is compatible with our full range of 3 mm wide alignment key MBT and MAX series flexure stage accessories. This adapter plate is ideal for creating basic fiber coupling solutions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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