Manual Stage Selector

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Stage Requirements
Environment
Budget Priority
Recommended Bearing
Type
Crossed-roller bearing

Resolution requirement of 0.5000 µm demands sub-micron bearing sensitivity. Crossed-roller bearings provide <1 µm sensitivity with 3–4× the stiffness of ball bearings.

Recommended Actuator
Type
Differential micrometer

Resolution of 0.5000 µm requires a differential micrometer (0.07–0.5 µm per division). Standard micrometers are limited to ~1 µm.

Typical Specifications
Straightness
1–2 µm per 25 mm
Sensitivity
<1 µm
Repeatability
<1 µm
Load capacity
100–450 N
Warnings
  • Crossed-roller stages require mounting surfaces flat to <2 µm for full precision.
Abridged Optics — Manual Stage Selector v1.0Based on the selection workflow in the Manual Stages Comprehensive Guide. Recommendations are starting points — always verify against manufacturer datasheets.

All information, equations, and calculations have been compiled and verified to the best of our ability. For mission-critical applications, we recommend independent verification of all values. If you find an error, please let us know.