Design Features

The ATS2000 is a compact, high-performance stage that is as accurate as it is reliable. A rigid base, fully sealed metal waycovers and high-performance brushless servomotor make the ATS2000 the stage of choice in industrial applications such as laser machining, ceramic scribing or any other application requiring high accuracy in a production environment.

Rugged Construction

Based on the same platform as the larger ATS5000 series, the ATS2000 has many of the same design features. The tabletop utilizes stainless steel Helicoil™ inserts to protect mounting holes against thread wear. An integral metal waycover is provided to protect the stage from hot sparks or debris. Both the metal waycover and tabletop are treated with a hardcoat (Rockwell 62 hardness) that is scratch-resistant and provides outstanding protection in the harshest applications.

To further provide the stage with protection from a caustic environment, the ATS2000 utilizes Aerotech\'s unique tensioned side-seal system. The seals are in a vertical orientation that prevents debris from accumulating on top of them, and are tensioned to create a tight seal. An optional air-purge fitting is available that allows air to be forced into the body of the stage. This creates a positive pressure that prevents any particulate, no matter how fine, from entering the stage.

To aid in system assembly, the base mounting holes are located outboard of the stage.

High Performance

Sealed linear motion guide bearings with integral wipers are incorporated to provide excellent payload capability and long life. Noncontact linear encoders with submicron repeatabilities are available on all ATS2000 series stages. Optional HALAR and HALSF factory calibration options are available that further increase the standard accuracy, straightness and flatness specifications to even finer precision.

Motor and Drives

Included with all ATS2000 series stages is Aerotech\'s high performance BMS series brushless, slotless servomotor. Aerotech manufactures a wide range of matching drives and controls to provide a fully integrated and optimized solution.


ATS2000 Specifications

Model ATS20010 ATS20015 ATS20020 ATS20025 ATS20030
Travel 100 mm 150 mm 200 mm 250 mm 300 mm
Drive System Super-Precision Ground Ball Screw/Brushless Servomotor (BMS60-A-D25-E1000H)
Bus Voltage Up to 160 VDC
Continuous Current Apk Up to 2.3 A
Arms Up to 1.6 A
Feedback Noncontact Rotary Encoder (1000 line)
Resolution 4 mm/rev Lead 1.0 µm (40 µin) @ 4000 steps/rev Motor Resolution
0.2 in/rev Lead 1.25 µm (50 µin) @ 4000 steps/rev Motor Resolution
LT Linear Encoder 0.005 µm - 1.0 µm
Maximum Travel
Speed(1)
4 mm/rev Lead 220 mm/s
0.2 in/rev Lead 280 mm/s
Maximum Load(2) Horizontal 80.0 kg
Vertical 40.0 kg
Side 40.0 kg
Accuracy Ball Screw HALAR(3) ±1.0 µm
Standard +2.0,-4.0 µm +2.0,-5.0 µm +2.0,-8.0 µm +2.0,-10.0 µm +2.0,-12.0 µm
LT HALAR(3) ±1.0 µm
Standard ±5.0 µm
Bidirectional Repeatability Ball Screw HALAR(3) ±0.5 µm
Standard ±1.0 µm
LT ±0.5 µm
Straightness and Flatness HALSF ±1.0 µm ±1.5 µm ±2.0 µm ±3.0 µm ±3.0 µm
Standard ±2.0 µm ±3.0 µm ±4.0 µm ±5.0 µm ±5.0 µm
Pitch and Yaw 6 arc sec 8 arc sec 10 arc sec 12 arc sec 14 arc sec
Nominal Stage
Weight
Less Motor 9.5 kg 
(20.9 lb)
11.0 kg 
(24.3 lb)
12.0 kg 
(26.5 lb)
13.5 kg 
(29.8 lb)
15.0 kg 
(33.1 lb)
With Motor 10.6 kg 
(23.4 lb)
12.1 kg 
(26.7 lb)
13.1 kg 
(28.9 lb)
14.6 kg 
(32.2 lb)
16.1 kg 
(35.5 lb)
Construction Aluminum Body/Stage; Hard Coated Table (62 Rockwell Hardness); Textured Epoxy (Polane-T) Pebble Grey Paint
  1. Excessive duty cycle may impact stage accuracy.

  2. Payload specifications are for single-axis system and based on ball screw and bearing life of 2500 km (100 million inches) of travel.

  3. Available with Aerotech controllers.

  4. Specifications are for single-axis systems measured 25 mm above the tabletop. Performance of multi-axis systems is payload and workpoint dependent. Consult factory for multi-axis or non-standard applications.