The RM-3 Series motorized rotary stage is machined from 6061 aluminum alloy to provide a light yet stiff and stable platform.
The design takes advantage of a single preloaded crossed roller bearing for the table movement. This design approach eliminates the use of a dual bearing configuration thus improving on axial runout and wobble. This rotary table utilizes a worm gear drive with available gear ratios of 90:1 and 45:1. The worm gear is preload to minimize the backlash in the gear train.
The RM-3 is available as a vacuum compatible rotary stage. The vacuum compatible version uses a special stepper motor that has all paint and oils removed. The leads from the motor utilizes a Teflon insulation. All aluminum stage parts have a clear iridite finish.
RS-485/422 to USB Adapter with ribbon cable for MDrive MotorRS-485/422 to USB adapter with ribbon cable for MDrive motor. $125.00 |
Power Supply, 24V, 2.5AUniversal AC/DC Power Supply $52.00 |
Resolution |
Up to 0.29 arc-sec (depends on gear ratio and motor type) |
Accuracy |
70 arc-sec |
Max. Speed |
Stepper Motor: 30°/sec (90:1 gear ratio), 50°/sec (45:1 gear ratio)
Servo Motor: 100°/sec (90:1 gear ratio), 200°/sec (45:1 gear ratio) |
Unidirectional Repeatability |
5 arc-sec |
Bi-directional Repeatability |
45 arc-sec |
Max Load Capacity |
20.4 kg (45 lbs) |
Travel Range |
360° Continuous |
Encoder |
Optical rotary encoder mounted to rear of motor, 1000 lines (4000 CPR) with Index (Optional, Standard with servo motor) |
Limit Switches |
None |
Origin |
Optical Home Switch (optional)
Optical index mark on encoder (with encoder option) |
Gear Ratio |
90:1 or 45:1 |
Stage Weight |
1.4 kg (3 lbs) |
Material |
Aluminum Alloy Construction |
Finish |
Black Anodize |

Size 17 Stepper Motor
- NEMA 17 high torque brushless motor
- 1.33 Amp/Phase
- 2.5 Ohm/Phase
- 42 oz-in holding torque
- 1.8 degrees/step
- Compatible with the following motion controllers: NSC-A1 Series | NSC-A2L Series | NSC-G Series

Size 17 MDrive Intelligent Stepper Motor
The MDrive motor is a NEMA size 17 high torque 1.8° stepper motor integrated with an advanced, high resolution microstepping driver and a full featured programmable motion controller. With the MDrive motor there is no need for an external motion controller.- Integrated microstepping driver, motion controller and high torque motor
- Two +5 to +24 VDC I/O lines
- One 10 bit analog input selectable: 0 to +10 VDC, 0 to +5 VDC
- RS-422/485 Communications
- Input Voltage: +24 VDC
CAD Files – STEP File Format
RM-3-100, Standard Stepper
RM-3-111, Stepper with Encoder
RM-3-300, MDrive Motor
RM-3-411, Servo Motor with Encoder
CAD Files – Adapter Plates – STEP File Format