We also have a Newport Vibration Isolated table under our confocal
microscope. However it is the high centre of mass creating a "hunting"
problem which we can only just rectify by pressure and valve needle
adjustments. Would buying the heavier duty Newport table have minimised
this problem?  Vis a vis Peter McHardy's point we have reduced vibration to
the laser unit from the attached heat exhaust piping by inserting a thick
but flexible material sleeve between the exhaust port on the laser head and
the exhaust duct. We have also suspended the exhaust piping from heavy duty
rubber bands in an attempt to introduce a damping effect on any vibrations
being transmitted to the laser head.
                yours, Colin
 
 
 
 
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Colin Macqueen      [log in to unmask]
Confocal Facility   The University of Queensland