WaferMaxT Mechanical-Bearing Direct-Drive Rotary Stage
Our WaferMaxT rotary stage is an excellent choice for applications that require high performance in a low-height package. A standard 25 mm aperture allows for easy pass-through of vacuum lines where limited rotation is required. If continuous rotation is necessary, an optional single- or dual-port rotary union can be incorporated. The tabletop includes a standard mounting pattern that allows for easy wafer-chuck mounting. WaferMaxT is designed to integrate seamlessly with WaferMaxZ.
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Description
Description
Specifications
Dimensions
Ordering Info
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Description
Design Features
- Low profile for space-conscious applications
- Direct-drive, brushless, slotless servomotor
- Direct-coupled, high-accuracy rotary encoder
- 25 mm aperture
- Optional rotary union for vacuum
Originally designed for the demands of precision wafer inspection, the WaferMaxT has been applied to a multitude of applications.
Superior Mechanical Design
Angular contact bearings are used to maximize performance with respect to wobble, moment stiffness and rotating friction. A thick-walled, precision-ground shaft further minimizes wobble.
Cable management is a snap with integral motor power and feedback connectors. Because the WaferMaxT is a self-contained unit, it can be integrated easily into multi-stage stacks. Either a service loop or an integrated Aerotech cable management system (CMS) can be provided for a highly reliable solution.
Brushless Direct-Drive
To maximize positioning performance, the WaferMaxT utilizes Aerotech’s S-series brushless, slotless motor. This motor has all of the advantages of a brushless direct-drive motor — no brushes to wear, no gear trains to maintain and high acceleration and high speeds. Since it is a slotless, ironless design, there is zero cogging, meaning that there is absolutely no torque ripple. This makes the WaferMaxT ideal for applications requiring outstanding contoured motion, smooth scan velocity or precise incremental steps. The low inertia and zero backlash make the WaferMaxT the ideal solution for applications requiring frequent directional changes.
Accurate Positioning
Performance is assured with a 10,000 lines per revolution encoder that results in 0.065 arc sec resolution. A 2048 line option is also available. The motor and high-performance rotary encoder are directly coupled to a common shaft.
Flexible Configurations
Aerotech manufactures a wide range of servo amplifiers and advanced controllers to provide a complete, integrated package.
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WaferMaxT
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WaferMaxT Direct-Drive Rotary Stage with 25 mm Clear Aperture
| Option | Description |
Feedback
| Option | Description |
| -E1 | Incremental encoder, 2048 lines/rev, 1 Vpp |
| -E2 | Incremental encoder, 10000 lines/rev, 1 Vpp |
WaferMaxT Options
| Option | Description |
| -RU1 | Single-port rotary union for air/vac feed-through |
Integration (Required)
Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.
| Option | Description |
| -TAS | Integration - Test as system Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration. |
| -TAC | Integration - Test as components Testing and integration of individual items as discrete components that ship together. This is typically used for spare parts, replacement parts, or items that will not be used together. These components may or may not be part of a larger system. |