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The project name is the answer to your question: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexure https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexure From https://openflexure.org/
by mceachen 6y ago
The project name is the answer to your question:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexure https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flexure
From https://openflexure.org/projects/microscope/ https://openflexure.org/projects/microscope/
> Optomechanics is a crucial part of any microscope; when working at high magnification, it is absolutely crucial to keep the sample steady and to be able to bring it into focus precisely. Accurate motion control is extremely difficult using printed mechanical parts, as good linear motion typically requires tight tolerances and a smooth surface finish.
> This design for a 3D printed microscope stage uses plastic flexures, meaning its motion is free from friction and vibration. It achieves steps well below 100 nanometers when driven with miniature stepper motors, and is stable to within a few microns over several days.