Micron Positioning With THK Stages and Galil Controllers

Learn how to achieve micrometer precision motion control using THK stages with ceramic motors and Galil DMC-1826 controllers. This application note covers hardware selection, tuning parameters, and programming techniques for achieving 5μm positioning accuracy at speeds up to 15mm/s. Includes detailed servo tuning values, ceramic motor firmware configuration, and real-world test results demonstrating precise sinusoidal motion profiles for high-precision OEM applications.