Heason Technology has launched its new OFXY range of open frame X-Y tables, which bring together high resolution ceramic motors from its distribution partner Nanomotion and super-compact TONiC encoders from Renishaw in a unique design. It provides a large working through-aperture with sub-micron resolution positioning, better than 1 micron repeatability and 200mm/sec scanning performance in a durable and extremely compact design.
The first phase of the launch covers three new models with X and Y travel of 50mm, 100mm and 200mm in an innovative three-piece design with dual precision cross-roller bearings for maximum load and high stiffness. The large through aperture provides a clear working area of up to 50mm x 50mm on the largest stage when extended to its furthermost X-Y travel position.
Aimed at vision, optical and beamline system applications in metrology, quality inspection, and NDT etc, the OFXY is capable of outperforming leadscrew driven stages for speed and precision, and its small footprint dimensions together with the compact size of motor and feedback components also offers a significant space saving advantage over other manufacturers linear motor based alternatives.
The standard range includes integrated end-of travel limit and datum switches, and supplied fully tested, complete with cable and connectors. Using Heason Technology’s considerable design and manufacturing resources, the OFXY range is available for customisation to suit specific interfacing and fixturing requirements for OEMs and Systems Integrators. Furthermore, the non magnetic ceramic motor and non-contact encoder system is well proven and ideally suited to high vacuum applications.
Heason Technology also supplies a wide selection of matching ceramic motor drives and motion controls and are on-hand to help with complete motion system design including control cabinets and full cabling for the OXFY range along with other positioning stage technologies based on linear or rotary servomotors, stepper motors etc. Heason Technology plan to broaden the OXFY range in the future to include smaller and larger travel range options in a similar compact open frame design.