Newport introduces aluminum breadboards

ewport, a lasers and photonics manufacturer, has introduced the Labasix SA2 series of low-cost aluminum breadboards for basic photonic research and OEM optical assemblies.
The new, solid aluminum breadboards, machined from 0.5in 6061 aluminum, provide a stable yet lightweight platform for optical components and sub-assemblies.

The LABasix SA2 aluminum breadboard provide a stable yet lightweight platform for optical components and sub-assemblies

The durable SA2 Series incorporates several unique design features that improve the flexibility and ease-of-use compared to traditional aluminum breadboards.
The standard grid of tapped holes extends to within 0.5in of the plate edges, providing more mounting surface than competitive products.
Newport's SA2 also features 'in-grid' counter-bored holes and deep edge chamfers for easier lifting, aligning, and integration of the SA2 onto standard optical tables.
The SA2 Series is offered in the most popular standard sizes with custom sizes and shapes also available.
The imperial standard models feature 1/4 - 20 tapped holes on a 1-inch grid.
Metric models feature M6 tapped holes on a 25mm grid.
Both imperial and metric versions are anodized deep black to minimise surface reflections, with other surface finishes available upon request.
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