Aerotech: Linear Motor Drive Precision Stage (ATS1500 Series)

Linear Stages

Aerotech manufactures a large selection of positioning stages including linear stage models that utilize our own brushless linear direct-drive servomotors, as well as ball-screw models driven with Aerotech brush or brushless rotary motors. Innovators in linear stage design, manufacture and integration, Aerotech builds linear positioning stages for high-performance applications in industrial robots, fiber optics and photonics, vision systems, machine tools, assembly, semiconductor equipment, medical component laser machining, laser micromachining, electronic manufacturing, and other industrial automation applications.

Aerotech linear stages are available in X, XY and XYZ combinations to meet your motion requirements.

ATS1500 Mechanical-Bearing Ball-Screw Linear Stage

Design Features

The ATS1500 series provides a flexible platform that makes it an outstanding selection for use as a general purpose positioner.

Flexible Options

With a range of drive-screw options, the ATS1500 can be configured to meet the needs of any application. Three levels of drive-screw accuracy grades are available ranging from a low-cost lead screw to a high precision, ground ball-screw. Screw pitches can be either 4 mm/rev or 0.2 in/rev.

A fail-safe brake is available for vertical applications to prevent the stage from backdriving during a power-off condition. Standard brackets simplify configuring the ATS1500 for use in multi-axis configurations.

Construction Features

The ATS1500 features a large moving carriage that provides the user with a large area to mount fixturing. All table mounting holes are fitted with Helicoil™ stainless steel inserts to permit multiple screw insertions without thread wear. Both metric and English bolt-hole and mounting patterns are available.

Accurate optical limit switches and cushioned end stops protect the stage and motor from overrun.

Motors and Drives

Aerotech's BMS series brushless rotary motors are included with all ATS1500 series stages. This motor has all of the advantages of a brushless motor – high acceleration and no wear – at the price of a stepper motor. Both DC and stepping motors also are available.

Aerotech manufactures a wide range of amplifiers and controllers to provide a fully integrated and optimized motion solution.

Model No.: ATS15010, ATS15020, ATS15030