Request InfoOptimal Engineering Systems Inc.VAN NUYS, Calif., Nov. 19, 2019 — XZ-Axis linear stages from Optimal Engineering Systems Inc. are 15-, 30-, 50-, and 75-mm linear motion positioning stages with 1-μm reputability and 10-μm positional accuracy. Both the X and Z axes have the travel lengths of 15, 30, 50, and 75 mm to meet application requirements. High-precision 1-mm/turn lead screws and crossed roller bearings are used. The black anodized devices are available with either stepper motors with knobs for manual adjustment which can be replaced with optical encoders for position verification. 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