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VascuLathe
-ACS Hardware Manual
Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedure for the VascuLathe
stage properly, preparing the mounting surface to accept the stage, securing the stage to the mounting sur-
face, attaching the payload, and making the electrical connections.
W A R N I N G : Installation must follow the instructions in this chapter. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in injury and damage to the equipment.
2.1. Unpacking and Handling the Stage
Carefully remove the VascuLathe
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cuLathe
-ACS, it is important to let the VascuLathe
hours. Allowing the VascuLathe
preloads, and tolerances are the same as they were when tested at Aerotech. Use compressed nitrogen or
clean, dry, oil-less air to remove any dust or debris that has collected during shipping. Set the VascuLathe
ACS on a smooth, flat, and clean surface.
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Each VascuLathe
-ACS has a label listing the system part number and serial number. These numbers con-
tain information necessary for maintaining or updating system hardware and software. Locate this label and
record the information for later reference. If any damage has occurred during shipping, report it immediately.
W A R N I N G : Improper handling could adversely affect the VascuLathe
Use care when moving the stage. Manually lifting or transporting the stage can result in injury.
W A R N I N G : Lift the stage only by the base at [QTY-3] 1/2-13 tapped holes. Do not use the
stage table or motor as lifting points.
2.2. Preparing the Mounting Surface
The mounting surface should be flat and have adequate stiffness in order to achieve the maximum per-
formance from the VascuLathe
face, the stage can be distorted as the mounting screws are tightened. This distortion will decrease the
overall accuracy of the stage. Adjustments to the mounting surface must be done before the stage is
secured.
N O T E : To maintain accuracy, the mounting surface should be flat within 1 µm per 50 mm.
N O T E : The VascuLathe
assembly at the factory. If machining is required to achieve the desired flatness, it should be performed on
the mounting surface rather than the VascuLathe
shimming is required, it should be minimized to improve the rigidity of the system.
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-ACS from the protective shipping container. Before operating the Vas-
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-ACS to stabilize to room temperature will ensure that all of the alignments,
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-ACS. When the VascuLathe
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-ACS base is precision machined and verified for flatness prior to product
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-ACS base. Shimming should be avoided if possible. If
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-ACS stage, including handling the
-ACS stabilize at room temperature for at least 12
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-ACS series stage is mounted to a non-flat sur-
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