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Thorlabs - Optical Breadboards, Optimized Damping, 60 mm (2.4) Thick
Thorlabs` 60 mm (2.4`) thick Nexus™ breadboards are offered in a variety of lengths and widths from 12` x 12` (300 mm x 300 mm) to 36` x 48` (900 mm x 1200 mm). They feature all-steel construction, excellent thermal stability, and broadband damping optimized for each breadboard size. The 5 mm thick stainless steel top and bottom skins have a precision-machined matte finish with surface flatness of ±0.1 mm over any 1 m2 area. The breadboard has 1/4`-20 (M6) mounting holes on 1` (25 mm) centers with a 0.5` (12.5 mm) border at the edge of the breadboard.
Features
- Thickness: 60 mm (2.4")
- Sizes from 12" x 12" (300 mm x 300 mm) to 36" x 48" (900 mm x 1200 mm) Available
- Every Breadboard Individually Optimized, Tested, and Shipped with Test Data Certificate
- 1/2" (12.5 mm) Hole Border for Maximum Usable Area
- ±0.1 mm (±0.004") Surface Flatness over any 1 m² (11 ft²) Area
- 5 mm Stainless Steel Top and Bottom Skins with All-Steel Side Panels
- Steel-to-Steel Bonding Throughout Increases Thermal Stability
Popular imperial and metric breadboard sizes are stocked in our US and UK warehouses, respectively, for immediate shipment. Custom sizes and options are also available with a typical lead time of 6 - 8 weeks. See the Nexus Guide tab for a complete overview of the Nexus breadboards product line. For a comparison of all our breadboard options please see our BB Selection Guide Tab.
Support Options
We offer a number of support options for breadboards. Our standard Breadboard Frames are available with rigid supports, or with passive or self-leveling active vibration isolation. We also offer passive isolator feet for mounting a breadboard on top of a table.
ScienceDesk Frames
Our ScienceDesk line of breadboard frames are ergonomic supports optimized for microscopy applications. They are available with rigid, passive, or active vibration isolators, and feature a number of convenient accessories. ScienceDesk frames are available to fit many of our breadboards sized from 2` x 3` to 3` x 4`.
Construction
- Breadboard Thickness : 60 mm (2.4")
- Top Skin Flatness : ±0.1 mm (±0.004") Over Any 600 mm x 600 mm Area
- Construction : Symmetrical Isotropic Construction in All Axes
- Top and Bottom Plates : 5 mm (0.20") Thick Stainless Steel, 4003 Grade Working Surface
- Core Construction : High-Density Plated Steel Honeycomb, 0.26 mm Thick
- Damping : Proprietary Optimized Broadband Damping
- Side Panels : Rigid Steel Box Section
- Side Trim Finish : Matte Black Linoleum, 2 mm Inset from Table Surface
- Top Surface Finish : Machined Matte Finish
- Compatible Mounting Options : Breadboard Frames and Isolators, ScienceDesk Frames
