Vacuum Compatible Optical Device Alignment Stages
Vacuum Compatible Optical Device Alignment Stages
These all-in-one vacuum compatible kinematic device alignment Stages offer four-axis or five-axis precision control over the orientation of a mounted optic or device, such as a modulating crystal, in an existing optical path. Multiple actuators in a single positioner allow straightforward, compact positioning of perpendicular linear travel and tilt, as well as focus if needed.
- 4-axis and 5-axis versions
- Hex-key adjusters all on same side of stage
- 10-6 Torr vacuum compatibility
- Low platform height See All Features
| Compare | Description | Drawings, CAD & Specs | Avail. | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 9071-V Vacuum Optical Device Alignment StagesDevice Alignment Stage, Four-Axis, Vacuum, 3 mm, 8°, 8-32 & 1/4-20 | |||||
| 9071-V-M Vacuum Optical Device Alignment StagesDevice Alignment Stage, Four-Axis, Vacuum, 3 mm, 8°, M4 and M6 | |||||
 | 9082-V Vacuum Optical Device Alignment StagesDevice Alignment Stage, Wide Five-Axis, Vacuum, 3 mm, 8°, 8-32 & 1/4-20 | |||||
| 9082-V-M Vacuum Optical Device Alignment StagesDevice Alignment Stage, Wide Five-Axis, Vacuum, 3 mm, 8°, M4 and M6 |
Specifications
Features
Four-Axis Tilt Aligner provides Alignment of Optical Paths
The 9071-V vacuum four-Axis tilt aligners allow intuitive alignment of optical tubes or paths with an input and an output like electro-optic or acousto-optic modulators or lenses. Center one end to the laser beam, then adjust the other until the beam emerges. All motions are independent and connected to a single base, so you won’t induce coupled motion while making adjustments. These stages are great for aligning New Focus™ optical modulators.
Five-axis Positioners Added Control of Focal Distance
The 9082 Wide Five-Axis Aligner adds Z adjustment to the single-component alignment stage, allowing the same precise translation along the optical axis. It features a wide removable platform with a large 22 N load capacity for mounting larger components.
Multi-axis Optic Positioning in a Compact Unit
Kinematic Device Alignment Stages combine the capabilities of multiple, stacked translation stages into a single stage with multiple actuators. These stages are designed to align a device or optic, such an acousto-optic modulator, to a beam path, avoiding the added wobble of combining components for multi-axis positioning. These stages have all degrees of freedom needed to align one optical axis to another. The five-axis stages provide additional control of the focus and the six-axis stage provides roll. Each degree of freedom has one actuator for motion, such that two actuators provide translation when moved equal amounts, while one actuator's motion provides the tilt about the bisecting axis. Rotations of the mounting plate around its center, then, arise from turning two actuator screws in opposite directions.
Move Your Optic or Isolator Instead of Beam
Our multi-axis stages are designed for applications where precise positioning and high stability are required. Shown here is a typical application of aligning an optical modulator to a laser beam with our four-axis device alignment stage.
