Multi-Axis Mounting Guide

Building custom multi-axis systems (XY, XYZ, Theta, or Tilt) is simple with Zaber’s modular design.

Many stage families share mounting patterns and can be screwed together directly (). Others may require a specific adaptor plate or angle bracket to ensure a secure connection.

How to use this guide:

  • Direct Stacking: The first table shows which stages mount directly to one another and which require an adaptor plate (flat).
  • Vertical Mounting: The subsequent tables lists angle bracket(s) to mount stages in an L-shaped (XZ) configuration.

Can’t find your configuration? Contact our Applications Team for help designing the exact system for your specific needs.

Multi-Axis Mounting Guide Legend

Standard

Upper Stage
Lower Stage

The integrated controller VSR variant (X-VSR) will limit the travel of the BLQ stage unless it is a dust cover (BLQ-C) variant.

AP257
Photo of the AP257

The AP257 is only compatible with the dual carriage (LC40-N2) variant of the LC40.

Dust cover LRQ variants (LRQ-C) require AP163.

The built-in controller variant of the VSR (X-VSR) will limit the travel of the LSQ stage unless it is a dust cover (LSQ-C) variant.

Vacuum

Upper Stage
Lower Stage