The XYR1 translation stage with a rotating mounting platform is an excellent choice for use as a sample stage in a custom imaging application. The base imaging system to the right is constructed using the components listed in the table below.

800-520FC has a secondary, neutral alkoxy moisture cure for enhanced adhesion and shadow cure. This non-corrosive, single component silicone will cure to a solid elastomer in seconds upon exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. 800-520FC has a viscosity of 1,800 cPs, making this formulation ideal for applying thicker layers of coating for applications requiring additional protection.

As shown in the photo above, this stage is also compatible with the SLH1 Microscope Slide Spring Clips, which are sold below. The XYR1(/M) has 3 alignment holes for the Ø1/8" × 1/4" dowel pins included with the SLH1. These dowel pins center the middle of a 1" × 3" microscope slide over the through hole, allowing the user to repeatably and accurately position the slides on the stage. The spring clips include two 8-32 (M4) threaded shoulder screws with a 3/32" (2.5 mm) hex socket for simple attachment to the stage.

The next generation of Novagard UV/Dual Cure silicone conformal coatings cures tack free in a fraction of the time needed for traditional conformal coatings. After the initial UV cure, the secondary, ambient cure enhances adhesion and ensures no unreacted coating remains in shadow areas. Providing a faster, more reliable cure, our 800 series of products is an attractive alternative to solvent-based solutions.

Please note that any XYR1(/M) stage purchased before June 4, 2014 does not have dowel pin holes in the top mounting plate.

The stage can also be mounted in a vertical orientation to enable XZ translation. Note that the vertical actuator should be pushing upward against gravity to support the vertical load and ensure proper translation. When mounting the stage vertically, please ensure there is a sufficient amount of clearance for the vertical actuator as well as any intended downward travel.

The SLH1 spring clips are designed to securely hold various sizes of microscope slides and test targets, and include two 8-32 (M4) threaded shoulder screws with a 3/32" (2.5 mm) hex socket for simple attachment to a variety of stages. Each clip is 2.51" (63.7 mm) long with a 0.20" (5.1 mm) wide tip and can be rotated 360° for easy access to, or positioning of, a slide. These clips come with 3 dowel pins that can be used with the XYR1(/M) stage to center a 1" × 3" standard microscope slide over the Ø1" through hole.

The inclusion of three Ø1/8" x 1/4" dowel pins make these spring clips an excellent choice for use with our XYR1(/M) (sold above) and XYT1(/M) Translation Stages (see image to the right). These stages have a central Ø1" hole that is SM1 threaded (1.035"-40), and the top plate contains three alignment holes that are used with the Ø1/8" dowel pins. The dowel pins are positioned on the stage so that standard 1" x 3" (25.4 mm x 76.2 mm) slides are centered over the aperture, allowing for repeatable and accurate positioning of the slides.

The XYR1A Solid Sample Plate allows a user to convert the tapped hole surface of the XYR1(/M) Translation Stage to a flat surface. This anodized aluminum plate can be purchased as a direct replacement for the sample plate included with the OCT-XYR1(/M) stage. It features a externally SM1-threaded (1.035"-40) plug that screws in the SM1-threaded hole in the center of the stage. The edge of the adapter plate is knurled for additional grip for installation or removal.

Thorlabs offers a wide variety of manual and motorized rotation mounts and stages. Rotation mounts are designed with an inner bore to mount a Ø1/2", Ø1", or Ø2" optic, while rotation stages are designed with mounting taps to attach a variety of components or systems. Motorized options are powered by a DC Servo motor, 2 phase stepper motor, piezo inertia motor, or an Elliptec™ resonant piezo motor. Each offers 360° of continuous rotation.

An engraved angular scale along the outer edge of the stage's rotating platform allows the user to set the angular orientation of the stage. Rotation of the platform can be locked using a 5/64" (2 mm) hex setscrew; when locked, translational movements are still possible.

The central internally SM1-threaded hole is compatible with externally SM1-threaded components. The photo to the right uses an SM1A64 externally SM1-threaded adapter to allow a cube beamsplitter to be rotated and translated with respect to an incoming beam.

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Thorlabs' XYR1(/M) is a 1.00" (25.4 mm) tall, low-profile, two-axis linear translation stage with a rotating platform. The central internally SM1-threaded (1.035"-40) through hole is ideal for imaging applications that require illumination from the underneath of the sample. Both X and Y micrometers offer 1/2" (13 mm) of travel with graduations every 0.001" (10 µm). These stages are held in position by a spring force on the actuator, and thus, a locking screw is not necessary. The stage surface features an array of 1/4"-20 (M6), 8-32 (M4), and 4-40 tapped holes. The XYR1A Flat Adapter Plate can be purchased separately below to convert the tapped hole surface to a flat one.

These steel spring clips, ideal for securely holding various sizes of microscope slides and test targets, include two 8-32 (M4) threaded shoulder screws with a 3/32" (2.5 mm) hex socket for simple attachment to a variety of stages. Each clip is 2.51" (63.7 mm) long with a 0.20" (5.1 mm) wide tip and can be rotated 360° for easy access to, or positioning of, a slide. The tip of the clip is curved upwards to help prevent damage and facilitate the mounting of slides, while providing enough holding force to secure them in place.

For applications that do not require rotation, Thorlabs also offers an XY translation stage with a non-rotating mounting surface.

Utilizing our Fast Cure technology, 800-520FC has a secondary moisture cure that begins immediately and can develop full adhesion in hours. The speed and efficiency of UV curing can practically eliminate racking and WIP, reducing the total cost of ownership. UV curing lamps are far more energy efficient and need less manufacturing space than the ovens required for traditional heat-cured solutions, further reducing operational costs.

Thorlabs' Low-Profile Translation Stages provide 1/2" (13 mm) of travel along X and Y plus 360° of continuous rotation. The micrometers incorporated into these stages have graduations at 0.001" per division (10 µm per division). On the XYR1(/M) stage, the continuously rotating platform is equipped with a central, SM1-threaded (1.035"-40) through hole, allowing it to be used in imaging applications that require illumination from underneath the sample. Translation of the stage in both X and Y will not obstruct the Ø1" through hole. In contrast, the OCT-XYR1(/M) features a removable, solid top plate that is secured to the central SM1-threaded through hole.

In addition to the SM1-threaded through hole, the rotating platform also contains an array of 1/4"-20 (M6), 8-32 (M4), and 4-40 taps for mounting of samples and components. The eight 4-40 tapped holes are placed around the central through hole for use with our 30 mm or 60 mm cage systems, while the 8-32 (M4) tapped holes are ideal for mounting our SLH1 Microscope Slide Spring Clips (available below). On the OCT-XYR1(/M), these tapped holes can be accessed by removing the solid sample plate. The XYR1A Solid Sample Plate can be purchased separately below for users who wish to convert the tapped surface of the XYR1(/M) to a flat surface. With the adapter plate, the XYR1(/M) stage height is 1.20".

800-520FC can be applied by spray coating, automated needle dispense, jetting, hand dispense, flow coating, brushing, or dipping.

The X and Y micrometers offer 1/2" (13 mm) of travel with graduations every 0.001" (10 µm). The stage is held in position by a spring force on the actuator, and thus, a locking screw is not necessary. An engraved angular scale along the outer edge of the stage's rotating platform allows the user to set the angular orientation of the stage, which can then be fixed using the 5/64" (2 mm) hex locking setscrew. Locking the rotation axis does not prevent translation along the X and Y axes. The stage's rotation and translation can be freely changed without compromising the stability of attached components.

Originally designed for Thorlabs' OCT systems, the OCT-XYR1(/M) is similar to the XYR1(/M) translation stage sold above. This stage features a removable solid top plate for holding samples and taller legs for a total height of 1.65" (41.8 mm). As seen in the photo to the right, the top plate can be removed and is secured to the stage via the central SM1-threaded (1.035"-40) through hole. The OCT-XYR1 has imperial tapped holes while the OCT-XYR1/M features metric taps. These holes can be used to mount optomechanics and are also compatible with the SLH1 Microscope Slide Spring Clips sold below.

An engraved angular scale along the outer edge of the stage's rotating platform allows the user to set the angular orientation of the stage, which can then be fixed using the 5/64" (2 mm) hex locking setscrew. Locking the rotation axis does not prevent translation along the X and Y axes. The stage's rotation and translation can be freely changed without compromising the stability of attached components.