Mechanical Specifications and Installation
AMG-LP Hardware Manual
2.3. Securing the Stage to the Mounting Surface
W A R N I N G : The AMG-LP must be mounted securely. Improper mounting can result in injury
and damage to the equipment.
W A R N I N G : Make sure that all moving parts are secure before moving the AMG-LP.
Unsecured moving parts may shift and cause bodily injury.
The mounting surface must be flat and have adequate stiffness in order to achieve the maximum
performance from the AMG-LP stage. When it is mounted to a non-flat surface, the stage can be distorted as
the mounting screws are tightened. This distortion will decrease overall accuracy. Adjustments to the
mounting surface must be done before the stage is secured.
Inspect the mounting surface for dirt or unwanted residue and clean if necessary. Use precision flatstones
on the mounting surface to remove any burrs or high spots. Clean the mounting surface with a lint free cloth
and acetone or isopropyl alcohol and allow the cleaning solvent to completely dry. Gently place the stage on
the mounting surface.
N O T E :
To maintain accuracy, the mounting surface must be flat to within 1 µm per 50 mm.
N O T E :
The AMG-LP is precision machined and verified for flatness prior to product assembly at the
factory. If machining is required to achieve the desired flatness, it should be performed on the mounting
surface rather than the AMG-LP. Shimming should be avoided if possible. If shimming is required, it
should be minimized to retain maximum rigidity of the system.
AMG-LP series stages have a fixed mounting pattern (as shown in
).
Tightening torque values for the mounting hardware are dependent on the properties of the surface to which
the stage is being mounted. Values provided in
are typical values and may not be accurate for your
mounting surface. Refer to
for specific model mounting locations and dimensions.
Table 2-1:
Stage to Mounting Surface Hardware
Mounting Hardware
Typical Screw Torque
6 mm [1/4”] SHCS
7 N·m
Figure 2-5:
View of an AMG-LP Stage Showing Mounting Holes
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