Innovacera's ceramic Z-axis uses a long hollow structure with square, rectangular, or circular bores to suit equipment designs. Its precision-machined outer surfaces integrate with preloaded air bearings, probe mounts, linear scales, drive mechanisms, and pneumatic counterbalance systems.
A thin air film between the guide surface and the air bearing enables non-contact, low-friction motion, reducing wear while improving smoothness and repeatability at high speed.
Product Features:
- Micron Level Geometric Accuracy
- Designed for Air-Bearing Guide Systems
- High Stiffness Hollow Structure
- Excellent Dimensional Stability
- Multiple Hollow Cross Sections Available
- Custom Mounting Holes and Interfaces
Specifications
| Model | Dimensions W × H × L | Flatness | Parallelism | Perpendicularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INV0646490-S | 64 × 64 × 900 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
| INV0686899-S | 68 × 68 × 999 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
| INV0707010-S | 70 × 70 × 1000 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
| INV0707012-S | 70 × 70 × 1200 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
| INV0707014-S | 70 × 70 × 1400 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
| INV0808010-S | 80 × 80 × 1000 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
| INV0808012-S | 80 × 80 × 1200 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
| INV0808014-S | 80 × 80 × 1400 mm | 3 μm | 3 μm | 2 μm |
Applications:
Coordinate Measuring Machines
Suitable for bridge, gantry, and high precision scanning CMM, serving as a ceramic Z-axis quill or precision air-bearing guide beam.
Precision Air-Bearing Motion Platforms
Suitable for air-bearing platforms requiring low friction, high positioning repeatability, and stable linear motion.
Semiconductor Inspection Equipment
Suitable as a motion structural component in wafer inspection, package inspection, precision alignment, and high-accuracy vision measurement platforms. The dimensional stability, mechanical accuracy, and low thermal expansion of technical ceramics make them well suited to high-precision semiconductor equipment.
Optical and Laser Measurement Equipment
Suitable for optical measurement platforms, laser interferometers, contour measuring instruments, roundness measuring instruments, and precision scanning equipment.
Ultra-Precision Machine Tools
Suitable as a ceramic guide component in ultra-precision machining equipment, precision positioning platforms, and non-contact motion systems.
Precision Machining and Quality Control
Manufacturing long hollow ceramic Z-axis components requires control of material properties, sintering deformation, coordinated multi-surface machining, and micron-level inspection over long distances.
Custom Ceramic Z-Axis Solutions for Your CMM or Air-Bearing Platform
Provide your product drawing, motion travel, air-bearing structure, and geometric accuracy requirements. The Innovacera engineering team will help evaluate the material, hollow structure, machining datums, and inspection plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why use alumina ceramic for CMM Z-axis quills? How does it improve measurement precision?
Alumina ceramic delivers exceptional dimensional stability, high stiffness-to-weight ratio, and low thermal expansion compared to metals and granite. Designed as a lightweight hollow quill, it minimizes inertia and bending deformation during high-speed scanning. When paired with air bearings, its precision-lapped surfaces achieve micron-level geometric accuracy (flatness/parallelism ≤ 3 μm, perpendicularity ≤ 2 μm), providing frictionless, repeatable motion for coordinate measuring machines (CMM) and laser metrology systems.
Can I buy custom ceramic Z-axis guide beams for air-bearing platforms? What parameters are required by the manufacturer?
Yes, as an ultra-precision ceramic manufacturer, INNOVACERA provides custom-engineered alumina ceramic Z-axis quills up to 1400 mm in length with square, rectangular, or circular hollow bores. We customize mounting hole patterns, counterbalance interfaces, and linear scale datums. To request a price quote and technical evaluation, simply supply your 2D/3D CAD drawings, motion stroke, payload requirements, and geometric tolerance targets.
