Standard and Precision Carbide Pads For Kinematic Mounting
Standard and Precision Carbide Pads For Kinematic Mounting
Tungsten carbide pads, with their extreme hardness, provide optimal positioning repeatability for DIY kinematic mounts and bases . Three versions of these precision ground pads offer custom configurations for kinematic components.
- Tungsten carbide pads provide custom kinematic structures
- Cone, V-groove, and flat configurations
- Exceptional hardness of 1800 Knoops
- Create custom kinematic mechanisms
- Won't crack like sapphire See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | CP-V-6 Carbide PadsStandard Carbide Pad, V- Groove, Pack of 6 | |||||
 | CPP-C-6 Carbide PadsPrecision Carbide Pad, Cone, Pack of 6 | |||||
 | CPP-F-6 Carbide PadsPrecision Carbide Pad, Flat, Pack of 6 | |||||
 | CPP-V-6 Carbide PadsPrecision Carbide Pad, V- Groove, Pack of 6 |
Features
Exceptional Hardness for Optical Kinematic Assemblies
These tungsten carbide pads have extreme hardness to provide highly stable and repeatable kinematic structures, such as custom kinematic bases or mounts. The tungsten carbide material used has a hardness of 1800 Knoops, much larger than stainless steel (280 Knoops) or aluminum (120 Knoops). For more information about kinematic mechanisms, please see the Kinematic Mirror Mounts section of our Optical Mirror Mount Technology Guide technical note.
Three Styles Available
Three versions of the pad are available and intended to be used together for the best repeatability. CPP-F-6 is a flat shaped pad, CPP-C-6 has a cone shape, and CPP-V-6 is V-groove shaped. Kinematic mounts can be created either in a Cone-V-Flat assembly or a 3-V(groove) configuration.
Precision Finishes For Improved Repeatability
Flat and cone-shaped pads are offered in precision grade, with polished surfaces featuring a 10 µ-in. surface finish to provide the best repeatability. V-groove pads are available in either precision grade or standard grade, with the standard grade pads having a 63 µ-in. surface finish. Each type of carbide pad is sold in a set of 6.
