What the thread found

• XCS plates can be used with Betz Tools top stage by adding threaded allen screws to the bottom of each plate to serve as end stops for safety.
• Multiple plate types from different manufacturers including PRO, old CP, Betz, and XCS plates can be mixed and matched on the same Betz stage.
• XCS plates are available unkeyed and can be adapted for use with the Betz stage despite having dovetail machining for other stage systems.

Depends on

• The contact area between an XCS plate's upper surface and the Betz clamp may be limited to a few millimeters above the lip where the plate thickness increases above the keyed area.
• Information about whether XCS plates are factory available with Betz-style end stops is unclear from the discussion.

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