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
450 kg centered load capacity
The new HXP1000-MECA High Load 6-Axis Hexapod is a parallel kinematic motion device that provides six degrees of freedom: X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw. It offers a much higher centered load capacity of 450 kg compared to the HXP100-MECA . It also offers extended travel, faster speed, and better repeatability than our 20 kg hexapod. The HXP1000-MECA is an effective solution to complex motion applications that demand high load capacity and accuracy in up to six independent axes. Contrary to the image of being complex and highly priced, the HXP1000 hexapod is not only affordable but extremely easy to use. The model HXP1000-ELEC Hexapod Controller/Driver is used to control our high load hexapod, and offers the same features and functionality of our HPX100-ELEC controller.
| Model | Description | Availability | Price | Qty. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HXP1000-ELEC | Hexapod Controller/Driver, For HXP1000-MECA | Contact Sales | ||
| HXP1000-MECA | 6-Axis Hexapod, 450 kg Load Capacity | Contact Sales |
An HXP1000-MECA must be ordered with an HXP1000-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.