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Chapter 2 Overview
2.1 Introduction
The DTS25(/M) dovetail translation stage is an entry-level positioner for use in
general purpose positioning applications. It provides a travel range of 25 mm (1”), with
1 mm (0.04") travel per revolution of the adjuster. The design uses a precision-rolled
M6 x 1.0 mm pitch leadscrew for smooth linear positioning along the entire range of
travel. The moving platform is lockable via a side-located screw to guard against
accidental movement. A grad uated scale is etched onto each side of the moving
platform. The metric stage has 1 millimeter graduations, the imperial stage has 1/40”
graduations.
The stage can be bolted directly to the optical table (see Section 3.2.3.), or it can be
secured using four CL6 clamps (two on each side) as shown below. The DTSA1 and
DTSA2 base plates can be used to create extra space (5 mm and 10 mm respectively)
between the mounting surface and the stage - see Section 3.2.4..
Fig. 2.1 DTS25 stage held with four CL6 clamps
