Manual Positioning Stages Guide

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Recommended Manual Stages

Contact Information

Tel: (847) 843-9105 Ext. 403

Email: stages@misumiusa.com

Discover the Best Stage for Your Application

Choose from a Variety of Options for Your Design

Space, accuracy and repeatability are three main factors when specifying your manual positioning stage.

MISUMI Manual Stage Lineup

Linear
High Precision	XPG Light Weight	XSG Linear Ball	XSGNT Opposed Clamp	ZPG Light Weight
Low Profile	XSLC Feed Screw	XSGL/XSBGL Long Stroke	XDTSC Low Cost	ZSLC Feed Screw
Long Stroke	XLSL Feed Screw	XLARGE High Load Cap	XLSG High Load Cap	ZLSL Feed Screw	ZLWG Multi Stage Option
Economical	XEG Feed Screw	XEEG Hex Key Adjust	XDTLS Long Stroke	XLBS Linear Ball	ZLBS Linear Ball

Horizontal Z-axis
High Precision	ZLTG Low Profile	ZHRD Helicoil Screw	ZLPG Cross Roller
Long Stroke	ZLJG Light Weight
Economical	ZLFG Rack & Pinion	ZLLB Linear Ball

Goniometer
High Precision	GPG Cross Roller	GPWG 2-Axis
Economical	GFG Low Cost	GFWG 2-Axis	DSGFWG Combinations

Rotary
High Precision	RPGT Thru Hole	RPGE Small Diameter	RPGS High Rigidity
Economical	RTSS40 Square Table	REG Angle Adjustment	RPG Micro-adjust

Manual Stage Application Example

CCD Camera Alignment

Fiber Sensor Alignment

Sample Inspection & Analysis Jig

Fine Adjustment of Dial Gauge

Sample Inspection Jig

Laser Head Positioning

Optical Axis Alignment

Device Bonding

Sample Height Adjustment

Sensor Adjustment

Dispensing Machine

Manual Stage Selection Guide

Types of Motion

Linear Stage

A device to provide linear motion with high accuracy.

Manual Stage Example - Linear Stage

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Part Number	XSG40
Table Size	40×40 mm
Load Capacity	1.0 kgf [9.8 N]
Guide	Linear Ball Guide

Goniometer Stage

A device used to rotate an object precisely within a small angular range about a fixed point above the mounting surface of the stage. Dovetail and cross roller stages are available.

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Part Number	GFG25-35
Table Size	25X25 mm
Center of Rotation	35 mm
Travel Size	±10°
Vernier Minimum Readable Scale	Vernier Scale 0.1°
Guide	Dovetail
Load Capacity	2.0 kgf [19.6 N]

Rotary Stage

A device used to rotate an object to a precise angular position. Thru hole type rotary stages are available for applications like wiring and laser transmission

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Part Number	RPGE25
Table Size	40×40 mm
Travel Length	360°
Travel Length	Fine: ± 3°
Vernier Minimum Readable Scale	Vernier Scale 0.5°
Load Capacity	1.0kgf [9.8N]
Parallelism	50 µm

Guide and Feeding Mechanism

Linear Motion

Dovetail

Lowest Cost
Smooth Motion

Linear Ball Guide

Highest Rigidity
Great Accuracy
Low Profile

Cross Roller Guide

Highest Accuracy
Great Rigidity
Lighter Weight

Rack & Pinion

Wide and rapid positioning.

Feed Screw

Finer positioning.

Micrometer

Accurate positioning.

Feed Screw

General fine positioning.

Micrometer

Accurate positioning.

Feed Screw

General fine positioning.

XFG40
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XEG40
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XSG40
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XSCG40
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XPG40
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B11-25CN1
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Applications by Industries

Automotive

Medical / Meteorology

Electronics / Semiconductor

Optoelectronics

	Dovetail Stage		Linear Ball Guide Stage	Cross Roller Stage
	Rack & Pinion	Feed Screw
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Part Number	XFG40	XEG40	XSG40	XPG40
Table Size	40×40 mm	40×40 mm	40×40 mm	40×40 mm
Stroke	± 10 mm	± 7 mm	± 6.5 mm	± 6.5 mm
Minimum Readable Unit of Micrometer	–	–	10 μm	10 μm
Weight	0.21 kg	0.19 kg	0.23 kg	0.14 kg
Accuracy	20 μm	30 μm	1 μm	3 μm
Load Capacity	3.0 kgf [29.4 N]	3.0 kgf [29.4 N]	10 kgf [98 N]	2.0 kgf [19.6 N]
Table Height	35 mm	15 mm	15 mm	20 mm
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum	Stainless	Aluminum
Surface Treatment	Black Anodize	Black Anodize	Electroless Nickel Plating	Black Anodize

MISUMI Manual Stage Features

Reduce Required Time and Cost

Manual stage will significantly reduce required time to design/assembly and cost for a test equipment.

		In-House Tool	Manual Stage	Differences
Required Time/Hours	Design	1.0	0.5	-1.75	-58%
	Purchasing	1.0	0.5	-1.75	-58%
	Assembly	1.0	0.25	-1.75	-58%
	Total	3.0	1.25	-1.75	-58%
Cost/$	Design-Assembly	$142.29	$52.29	-$33.71	-15%
	Material	$76.19	$125.48	-$33.71	-15%
	Total	$218.48	$184.77	-$33.71	-15%

Source: Suruga Seiki

Easy Combination

Easy to combine due to normalization of size specification. Countless Variations are possible due to modular design.

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Customizable

600+ custom units have been designed for worldwide customers. Customized items could include, but are not limited to… Please contact below for inquiries.