Compact, integrated 6-axis positioner
RightPathTM Trajectory Control
Light but with High stiffness (particularly in z)
No moving cables
No accumulation of motion errors
Two Virtual centers of rotation, set by software
6 kg centered load capacity
The HXP100P-MECA 6-Axis Hexapod is a higher precision and faster speed version of the HXP100-MECA. The HXP100P has a 6 kg centered load capacity and is a cost-effective solution to complex motion applications that demand repeatability and accuracy in up to six independent axes. Hexapods, in general, are high priced and complex devices that are difficult to implement. The HXP100P-MECA, on the contrary, are not only affordable but extremely easy to use and re-configure. The HPX100P-MECA is compatible with the HXP100P-ELEC controller, which has similar capabilities as the the other hexapod controllers.
| Model | Description | Availability | Price | Qty. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HXP100P-ELEC | Hexapod Controller/Driver, For HXP100P-MECA | Contact Sales | ||
| HXP100P-MECA | 6-Axis Hexapod, 6 kg Load Capacity | Contact Sales |
An HXP100P-MECA must be ordered with an HXP100P-ELEC controller.
A Hexapod is a parallel kinematic motion device that provides six degrees of freedom: X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw. Hexapods are ingenious and effective solutions to complex motion applications that require high load capacity and accuracy in up to six independent axes. Hexapods, in general, are high priced and complex devices that are difficult to implement. Newport Hexapods, on the contrary, are not only affordable but extremely easy to use and re-configure. Newport Hexapods are driven by six, industry-proven, high performance actuators using designs that leverage Newport\'s expertise in actuators. The quality of the actuators has obviously a strong impact on the overall motion performance of a Hexapod, but of almost equal importance are the joints connecting the actuators to the base and the moving top plate. Embracing this challenge, our engineers came up with a unique design of joints that are not only simple, but also provide significantly higher rigidity than ordinary universal joints. The result is a Newport Hexapod that provides more than five-times higher rigidity and twice the load capacity of other hexapods of similar size.
Newport hexapods have other advantages in addition to stiffness. Two main advantages are two programmable pivot points (Tool and Work coordinate systems) and RightPathTM Trajectory Control. The locations of the Tool and Work Coordinate Systems can be changed via command, and all the transformations are automatically re-calculated without having to power down the controller. RightPathTM Trajectory Control enables scanning in a path along a defined trajectory, line, arc or rotation, with minimal runout and at a constant and definable speed.
Hexapods having the image of being complex and highly priced, Newport Hexapods, on the contrary, are not only affordable but extremely easy to use and easily re-configurable.
Optics and satellite assembly and testing
AED simulation
Astronomy
Biotechnology, surgery
X-Ray diffraction
Micromachining, micro-manipulation
Two virtual centers of rotations
Absolute moves and positions are defined in the work coordinate system. Incremental moves can be done in the tool or in the work coordinate systems.
Note: Different top plate hole pattern or a central aperture are available upon request.