Guide Mechanisms for Precision Positioning Stages

Most stages employ three primary types of guide mechanism for their precision positioning stages. Dovetail, Linear Ball, and Cross Roller guides compose most of the. Each mechanism has advantages and choosing the best stage for your application can be made easier by understanding the basic differences. Dovetail Guide A dovetail type of motion guide. The surface slides across the base. The dovetail guide is a basic, economical design that provides smooth motion. Stages that use the dovetail...