Nano XC3 Series Compact 3-Axis Flexure Positioning Stage

Product Description

• 4 mm travel for X, Y, and Z axes
• Flexure design ensures smooth, continuous motion and long-term stability
• Preconfigured adjusters for manual coarse or fine adjustment
• Compact dimensions: 77.5 × 74.0 × 62.4 mm (excluding actuators)
• Top plate with alignment grooves for multi-axis stage accessories
• All adjusters mounted to a common base to minimize crosstalk
• Modular design allows disassembly and replacement of external actuators
• Ideal for professional fiber coupling, fiber alignment, and waveguide positioning systems

The modular design of the Nano XC3 3-axis stage allows actuators to be removed and replaced at any time. All actuators are directly coupled to the base, minimizing motion crosstalk. The parallel flexure design delivers precise, smooth, continuous motion with negligible friction.

 

3-Axis Flexure Stage	Nano XC3-MA	Nano XC3-MB	Nano XC3-MC
Adjuster	M6×0.5 adjustment screw	SM13 micrometer	DRP-C differential adjuster
Coarse feed	500 μm/rev	500 μm/rev	500 μm/rev
Fine feed	—	—	300 μm fine travel, 50 μm/rev
Theoretical accuracy	—	10 μm	10 μm (coarse), 1 μm (fine)
Weight	732.6 g	589.4 g	512.5 g
Dimensions	77.5 × 74.0 × 62.4 mm (excl. actuators)	77.5 × 74.0 × 62.4 mm (excl. actuators)	77.5 × 74.0 × 62.4 mm (excl. actuators)
Top plate size	60.0 × 60.0 mm	60.0 × 60.0 mm	60.0 × 60.0 mm
Adjustable travel	4 mm (XYZ)	4 mm (XYZ)	4 mm (XYZ)
Material	7075 Aluminum Alloy	7075 Aluminum Alloy	7075 Aluminum Alloy

 

Mounting Platform Bracket	3X-AM
Dimensions	56.0 × 62.5 × 62.5 mm
Thread types	4×M2, 8×M3, 7×M4, 8×Ø3.5 mm countersunk holes
Weight	169.1 g
Material	7075 Aluminum Alloy

 

90° Right-Angle Top Platform	3X-AM2
Dimensions	68.0 × 60.0 × 58.5 mm
Thread types	16×M3, 11×M4, 4×Ø3.2 mm countersunk holes
Weight	93.0 g
Material	7075 Aluminum Alloy

 

Fiber Holder	HCS1
Dimensions	32.1 × 13.4 × 35.0 mm
Thread type	SM1 (1.035”-40) internal thread
Weight	22.8 g
Material	7075 Aluminum Alloy

 

Fiber Fixing Mount	HCFC	HCSMA
Dimensions	32.0 × 25.1 × 26.6 mm	32.0 × 25.1 × 26.6 mm
Interface	FC, 2.2 mm wide keyway	SMA
Weight	10.7 g	10.9 g
Material	7075 Aluminum Alloy	7075 Aluminum Alloy

 

Bare Fiber Clamp	HC-HF
Dimensions	32.0 × 15.0 × 27.8 mm
Clamping diameter	Ø150–341 μm
Threaded holes	2×M4
Weight	21.5 g
Material	7075 Aluminum Alloy

Technical Notes

Precision actuation: The Nano XC3 flexure stage with vernier micrometer adjusters offers 4 mm travel on X, Y, Z axes, with a maximum load of 1 kg. Nominal platform height is 62.4 mm. Coarse vernier scale has 10 μm divisions; fine adjustment accuracy is 1 μm, enabling precise reference positioning.

A wide range of accessories is available for mounting microscope objectives, collimators, waveguides, fibers, and other components.

Applications

 

Fiber coupling: The 3X-AM platform bracket is widely used in fiber launch systems. Aspheric lenses mounted on it can replace longer microscope objectives. Its surface is ideal for mounting large or multiple components on flexure stage accessories.The fiber holder mounts directly to Nano XC3 3-axis stages. A central keyway along the top mounting surface enables quick reconfiguration of optical components while maintaining alignment.

Probing simulation: In addition to flat top plates, the 3X-AM2 90° right-angle top platform is available. Installed after removing the original top plate, it allows fiber mounts and accessories to be attached to the side of the Nano XC3 stage.The V-groove fiber mount holds Ø150–341 μm fibers for butt coupling to small waveguide devices, secured by magnetic clamps. Its tapered top plate enables easy visual inspection of fiber-waveguide interfaces.

Easy accessory alignment: The standard top plate features two 3 mm wide central notches for aligning multi-axis accessories. It includes 16×M3, 4×M2, and 9×M4 threaded holes for mounting rotary or long-travel linear stages. The two central slots support fast system reconfiguration while preserving alignment. The orthogonal pattern supports right-hand and left-hand configuration.

Assembly

Application Examples

Engineering Drawings

HCSMA Engineering Drawing

HCS1 Engineering Drawing

HC-HF Engineering Drawing

HCFC Engineering Drawing

FH-VG Engineering Drawing

3X-AM2 Engineering Drawing

3X-AM Engineering Drawing