Configuring BiSlide® Stages with Adapters and Frames
Note: Custom systems may require a variation of a particular plate, bracket, gusset, mounting or frame.
- Adapter Plates
- Brackets/Gussets
- Framing
- Post Assemblies
- Hardware
- Preconfigured Bases
- Right-Angled Gearboxes
Adapter Plates
Adapter Plates and Spacers – use BiSlide adapter plates for vertical mounts; to create a larger base support; to mount Velmex rotary tables and turntables to the BiSlide; to as auxiliary payload mounting plates to support larger payload footprints.
MSPP-1 Foot Plate – Used as part of the foot for BiSlide bases and post assemblies. |
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MSPP-2 Adapter Plate –Multipurpose adapter plate (4.6" x 4.6" x 0.375") |
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MSPP-3 Adapter Plate – Use to mount Rotary Table (A48 or B48 Series) to BiSlide. |
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MSPP-4 Adapter Plate – Use to mount Rotary Table (A59 or B59 Series) to BiSlide. |
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MSPP-5 Adapter Plate – Use to end mount BiSlide extrusion. |
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IM001-130-131 Plate – Payload plate to expand the carriage (8" x 8" x 0.375") |
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IM001-130-132 Plate – Payload plate to expand the carriage (12" x 12" x 0.375") |
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XS001-20 – connects an XSlide™ to a BiSlide. |
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MSPP-1 Foot Plate
MSPP-2 Adapter Plate
MSPP-3 Adapter Plate
MSPP-4 Adapter Plate
MSPP-5 Adapter Plate
IM001-130-131 Plate
IM001-130-132 Plate
XS001-20 Plate
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Angle Brackets and Gussets
Angle Brackets and Gussets – Use XZ angle brackets and gussets as braces for vertical BiSlide assemblies perpendicular to the X or Y plane to provide higher rigidity. They are available in various sizes for vertical and gantry mounting. The GSTU Gusset pictured below is adjustable to provide added stability to longer vertical runs. |
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Inline Gussets for BiSlide Framing and Support
Crossing and Free Standing Gussets for BiSlide Framing and Support
BiSlide Framing
The versatility of the BiSlide's modular design enables building of complex configurations. A variety of framing components can be combined and connected, disassembled and reassembled in alternate configurations to build BiSlide structures as needed.
T-Slot Plate – Rugged, hard anodized aluminum extrusions with abundant T-slots for multiple attachment possibilities. The T-Slot Plate creates a heavy-duty support structure for building BiSlide mounting and framing structures or configuring multiple coordinates. |
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I-Beam BiSlide Base – The extruded I-beam base is made from a hard alloy aluminum and includes T-slots on each side to easily connect BiSlides to each other or attach the BiSlide to a frame or base structure. |
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T-Nuts , mounting bolts and other hardware – to create strong, secure attachments. Can also be used with the cleats. |
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Post Assemblies – Attach at right angles to the BiSlide Assembly to provide a convenient method to connect rotary tables or other accessories at a right angle, a distance from the carriage surface. Supports an adapter plate either vertically or horizontally. |
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Support Rails – BiSlide Support Rails are attached to the frame or a surface to provide added support to the system, particularly multi-axis configurations. 2 rails, bolts, nults and cleats are included. Standard BiSlide Assemblies typically use T3 Support Rails. Parallel-coupled BiSlides could use T1 or T2 Support Rails. Rails are also available with leveling feet. |
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Foot – Acts as an adjustable foot for BiSlide bases and post assemblies. (LFS-1) (Shown with a MSPP-1 foot plate.) |
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I-Beam and T-Slot Plate Extrusions
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T1 Support Rails (noted in green)
T2 Support Rails (noted in green)
T3 Support Rails (noted in green)
Post Assemblies (noted in green)
Post Assemblies.
Post Assemblies – Attach at right angles to the BiSlide Assembly to provide a convenient method to connect rotary tables or other accessories at a right angle, a distance from the carriage surface. Supports an adapter plate either vertically or horizontally. |
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Post Assembly Drawings
Hardware
Hardware for BiSlide Assemblies includes cleats, bolts, and T-nuts.
Cleats - Use BiSlide cleats to create rigid XY attachments, mountings for optical tables and attachments to other T-slot framing systems. The cleats are also used to secure BiSlides for longer travel distances and to support larger loads. Cleating Recommendations. |
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MC-1 – Standard 1 hole cleat. Mounts the BiSlide to a frame / base / surface. Can be used to mount to other BiSlides in an XY, XZ or XYZ configuration. |
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MC-2 – Standard 2 hole cleat. Mounts the BiSlide to a frame / base / surface. Can be used to mount to other BiSlides in an XY, XZ or XYZ configuration. |
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MC-3 – 2 hole cleat with 2" center to center for use with optical benches with 1" or 25 mm centers. |
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MC-4 – Sandwich cleats - used to connect two parallel bases. |
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T-Nuts (MTN-1), mounting bolts (MB-X) and other hardware – to create strong, secure attachments. Can also be used with the cleats. |
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Preconfigured Frames/Bases
F2 Style – has I-Beam top rails running parallel on two sides. These are ideal for supporting parallel coupled BiSlide Assemblies. |
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F4 Style bases have I-Beam top rails on all four sides for maximum support of heavy loads. |
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Right Angle Gearbox
Right Angle Gearbox – Allows the control knob or wheel to be offset perpendicular to the BiSlide ways / centerline. Control knob can be positioned any one of four ways: up, down left or right. Ideal for tight spaces or applications where access to the end of the stage is limited. Note the offset, right-angle gearbox must be ordered with the stage. It cannot be retrofitted. |
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