The RISE Optical Bread Board Stage Plate is a rigid aluminum platform engineered for optical prototyping, component alignment, and experimental setup. Its low-reflective anodized surface and precision-machined mounting grid provide stable positioning of optomechanical assemblies across research, development, and educational environments. Available in solid aluminum or honeycomb-core construction with inherent vibration dampening for sensitive optical work.
Technical Specifications
Material & Surface
• Solid aluminum construction; honeycomb core variants available
• Low-reflectance, matte black anodized finish
Mounting Interface
• Tapped holes: 1/4-20 or M6 thread size
• Grid spacing: 1 inch (25 mm) standard; optional 0.4 inch (10.0 mm) or 0.5 inch (12.5 mm) high-density patterns
• Border clearance: 0.5 inch (12.5 mm) minimum
• Counterbored corner holes for optical table integration; center counterbored hole available for additional rigidity
• Counterbore sizes: 1/4 inch or 12 mm
Flatness & Rigidity
• Surface flatness: ±0.02 inches (±0.5 mm) for solid aluminum; 0.150 mm across full area for honeycomb-core designs
• Thickness: 0.5 inches (12.7 mm) for standard plates; 7.0 mm or 9.5 mm for compact variants
Vibration Damping
• Solid aluminum relies on material properties; external damping feet recommended for high-sensitivity applications
• Honeycomb-core designs provide integrated vibration attenuation
Available Dimensions
• 24 × 24 inches; 100 × 150 mm; 150 × 300 mm
• Custom sizes available upon request
• Example weight: 24 × 24 inch solid plate ≈ 28 lb
– Key Features
• Precision-ground working surface minimizes optical reflections
• Modular tapped-hole design accommodates standard and mini-series optomechanical components
• Optional ball-and-V-groove interfaces for repeatable component positioning
• Mounts directly to standard optical tables via counterbored interface holes
– Typical Applications
• Optical system prototyping and breadboarding
• Laser and photonics research setups
• Component alignment and fixture development
• Educational laboratory demonstrations
– Compatibility & Integration
Designed for standard optomechanical component families. Direct integration with optical table infrastructure via corner and center counterbore mounting points.
