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Selecting an Optical Mount
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The mounts listed here are primarily intended for holding and adjusting mirrors, beamsplitters, lenses and other round, thin optics. Newport offers an extensive array of such products, from inexpensive, fixed mounts to sophisticated five-axis adjustable units. In order to select the optimum product for your application, the main factors to consider are adjustment type, transmission capability and mechanical interface.
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Adjustment Type
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Kinematic mounting is the most commonly used approach for providing two-axis (θx,θy) rotational adjustment in optical mounts. In a kinematic mount, the center of rotation is located somewhat off the optic surface. As a result, any adjustment usually results in both angular movement and translation of the reflected/transmitted light. Furthermore, the adjustment axes are not completely independent in a kinematic mount.
Gimbal mounts imply that the center of rotation is located at the geometrical center and on the front surface of the optical component. They are typically used when even small changes in optical path length are critical. Gimbal mounts are usually more mechanically complex, and thus more costly than kinematic mounts. For a more detailed explanation on this topic, see Introduction to Positioning Equipment.
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Kinematic Adjustment
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Gimbal Adjustment
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Transmission Capability
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Mounts with a clear aperture can be used with transmissive components such as beamsplitters, filters and lenses. Platform style mounts have solid front plates, and can be used with reflective optics and as tilt platforms for components mounted to the surface - such as prisms and beamsplitter cubes.
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Mechanical Interface
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Newport offers optical mounts that interface with our post mounting, rod mounting, optical rail, linear stage and optical table systems.
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Kinematic Mounts
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SUPREMA® Series: (Part numbers beginning with S) SUPREMA sets the performance standard in a modular precision optical mount for today's demanding research, development, and industrial OEM applications. All design elements: form, fit, and function, are optimized to create a kinematic optical mount that is configurable and adjustable while providing rock-solid stability and reliability. Mount induced thermal drift has been all but eliminated.
ULTIMA® Series: (Part numbers beginning with U) One of our finest optical mounts, the ULTIMA Series features excellent stability and high-resolution. These mounts utilize interchangeable actuators, and have numerous accessories to achieve a wide variety of mechanical configurations.
VIZIX™ Series: (Part numbers beginning with a V or P) These are new cost effective optical mounts that deliver the performance and functionality required for most common applications
PERFORMA™-i Series Optical Mounts have been optimized for industrial OEM applications requiring precise angular adjustment, high stability, and ‘set, lock, and forget’ capability.
HVM-Series: This mount is driven by adjustments protruding from either the top or side of the unit rather than from the back, and offers a convenient mechanical alternative where access or space is limited.
625 Series: The 625 Series mounts are exceptionally thermally and mechanically stable mounts compatible with our 1.5 in. diameter rod system; they are ideal for larger (2–6 in.) mirrors.
600A Series: In addition to tilt motions, a third actuator can be used with this mount to achieve translation adjustment. The 600A Series can be used with a variety of actuators, including motorized drives; they are ideal for use with 2–4 in. optics.
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(left to right) SUPREMA-N, SUPREMA-S.
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(left to right) U50-P and U100-P3K-NL
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Vizix Series Mounts
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HVM-1i industrial mount for 1 in. (25.4 mm) optics.
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Kinematic Mounts — Clear Aperture
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Kinematic Mounts — Platform Style
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Gimbal Mounts — Clear Aperture
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Fixed Mounts — Clear Aperture
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Model SJ25.4: This is a compact mount designed specifically for use with the X26 Series rails.
MFM Series: These stable flexure mounts are intended for OEM or semi-permanent applications.
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Miniature Kinematic Mounts
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Suprema SN050 and SS050 Mounts
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SN050, SS050, U50-G, HVM-.5, MM-050-HEX, MM-075-HEX, P100-P, SJ25.4, U50-A and U50-AL are just a few of the mounts we offer with small footprints.
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Fixed-Position Mounts
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MH Series: A simple, fixed-position mount that mates to posts and MC Series Rail Carriers.
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Gimbal Mounts
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605-2 shown includes 2 to 1 in. (50.8 to 25.4 mm) adaptor.
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ULTIMA-G Series: These compact gimbal mounts provide robust solutions for laboratory and industrial applications.
VGM Series: Vertical or side mounted actuators make this mount advantageous when space or access is limited. Differential micrometers can be added for high-resolution.
605 Series: A high resolution mount that provides full 360° rotation in both axes. A motorized version is availa |