Abstract: First and second sliding bodies are guided along a first axis on linear guide rails. A linkage connects a table to the first and second sliding bodies. The linkage moves the table parallel to the linear guide rails when the first and second sliding bodies are displaced the same distance. The linkage moves the table perpendicular to the linear guide rails when one of the sliding bodies is moved a different distance from the first sliding body. The perpendicular distance can be either the Z axis or the Y axis.

Abstract: A chip-type ceramic element contains a terminal electrode at each end and an inorganic insulating layer on the surface of the ceramic element between the electrodes. The terminal electrodes include a baked electrode formed from a conductive paste reacted with the material of the inorganic insulating layer. Layers of nickel and tin are plated on the baked electrode for improved heat resistance and soldering adhesion, respectively. The insulating layer prevents unwanted portions of the terminal electrodes from coming into contact with the ceramic element, thereby preventing dispersion in the resistance values of the element.