Parallel-kinematic design for six degrees of freedom making it significantly more compact and stiff than serial-kinematic systems, higher dynamic range, no moved cables: Higher reliability, reduced friction.
The software package supplied in the scope of delivery allows integration of the system into virtually any environment. All common operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS as well as a large number of common programming languages are supported including Python, MATLAB and NI LabVIEW. Thanks to sophisticated program examples and the use of software tools such as PIMikroMove, the time between starting integrating and productive operation is shortened considerably.
Brushless DC motors are particularly suitable for high rotational speeds. They can be controlled very accurately and ensure high precision. Because they dispense with sliding contacts, they run smoothly, are wear-free and therefore achieve a long lifetime.
Accelerate your workflows. The next workpiece can be prepared parallel to our automated process step. The removable magnetic plate can be disassembled quickly without tools and subsequently reassembled accurately each time.
The simulation software simulates the limits of the workspace and load capacity of a hexapod. Therefore, even before making a purchase, you can check whether a particular hexapod model can handle the loads, forces, and torques occurring in an application. For this purpose, the simulation tool takes into account the position and motion of the hexapod as well as the pivot point and several reference coordinate systems.
Research and industry, micromanufacturing, fiber alignment, and alignment of optical components.
Motion and positioning | H-811.F2 | Unit | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
Active axes | X, Y, Z, θX, θY, θZ | ||
Travel range* in X, Y | ±17, ±16 | mm | |
Travel range* in Z | ±6.5 | mm | |
Travel range* in θX, θY | ±10, ±10 | ° | |
Travel range* in θZ | ±21 | ° | |
Minimum incremental motion X, Y | 0.2 | µm | Typ. |
Minimum incremental motion Z | 0.08 | µm | Typ. |
Minimum incremental motion θX, θY | 2 | µrad | Typ. |
Minimum incremental motion θZ | 3 | µrad | Typ. |
Backlash X, Y | 0.2 | µm | Typ. |
Backlash Z | 0.06 | µm | Typ. |
Backlash θX, θY | 2 | µrad | Typ. |
Backlash θZ | 3 | µrad | Typ. |
Repeatability X, Y | ±0.15 | µm | Typ. |
Repeatability Z | ±0.06 | µm | Typ. |
Repeatability θX, θY | ±2 | µrad | Typ. |
Repeatability θZ | ±3 | µrad | Typ. |
Max. velocity X, Y, Z | 10 | mm/s | |
Max. velocity θX, θY, θZ | 250 | mrad/s | |
Typ. Velocity X, Y, Z | 5 | mm/s | |
Typ. Velocity θX, θY, θZ | 120 | mrad/s | |
Alignment | |||
Scanning time of spiraled area scan 500 µm Ø** | <2 | s | |
Scanning time of spiraled area scan 100 µm Ø** | <0.5 | s | |
Scanning time of spiraled area scan 10 µm Ø** | <0.2 | s |
H-811.I2, H-811.I2V, H-811.F2, and H-811.S2 miniature hexapods
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The need to align devices down to nanoscale accuracy is arising in many fields. Optical components such as the lenses or lens assemblies in small cameras, or even the CCD chip itself, need to be positioned with ever more precision.
Hexapod platforms are used for precision positioning and alignment of loads in all six degrees of freedom, three linear axes, and three rotational axes.
The assembly and packaging of photonic devices requires highly efficient production systems. The alignment is one of the biggest cost factor when producing these components since the it is repeated several times in the production process. PI's revolutionary Fast Alignment technology has been unsurpassed for these challenges.
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