Newport Spectra-Physics Newsletter - #31 - November 2009 - (Page 18)

Page 18 November 2009 w w w. n e w p o r t . c o m HXP100-MECA Newport Hexapod 6-axis-parallel kinematic positioning system. Key Features Integrated 6-axis positioner Light, compact and low-profile No moving cables ORDER YOURS High stiffness (particular in z) No accumulation of motion errors Virtual center of rotation, set by software NOW! WEB See our website for more info. Please click here. M O T I O N C O N T R O L A Hexapod, also known a Stewart platform, is a parallel kinematic motion device that provides six degrees of freedom: X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw. Hexapods are well known as effective solutions to complex motion applications that demand high load capacity and accuracy in up to six independent axes. Yet, they still have the image of being complex and highly priced. Now, Newport is the first company to introduce a Hexapod that is not only affordable but extremely easy to use. The HXP100-MECA Hexapod is driven by six enhanced versions of our industry-proven, high performance DC servo motor driven LTA actuators. The quality of the actuators has obviously had a strong impact on the overall motion performance of a Hexapod, but of almost equal importance are the joints with which the actuators are attached to the base and the moving top plate. Embracing this challenge, our engineers came up with a unique design of special anti-friction coated spherical joints that are not only simple, but also provide significantly higher rigidity than ordinary universal joints. The result is the HXP100-MECA Hexapod that provides more than five-times higher rigidity and twice the load capacity of other hexapods of similar size. Specifications Size Ø 300 mm x H 200 mm Travel range (X, Y) (1) ±25 mm Travel range (Z) (1) ±14 mm Travel range (Θx, Θy) (1) ±11° Travel range (Θz) (1) ±19° Min. incr. motion (X, Y, Z) 0.5 µm 1) Min. incr. motion (Θx, Θy, Θz) 5 µrad Repeatability (X, Y, Z) (2) 0.5 µm Repeatability (Θx, Θy, Θz) (2) 0.001° Max. speed (X, Y, Z) 1 mm/s Centered load capacity 200 N Rigidity (Z) 40 N/µm Travel ranges are interdependent. The listed values are the max. travels per axis when all other axis are in their center position. 2) Six-axis move. Motion Control Capability Brochure The Newport motion control capability brochure provides the most comprehensive overview of our entire motion control capabilities ranging from standard products, custom systems, OEM designs to advanced customized technology platforms. WEB Download the complete brochure. Please click here. Family of Brands — Corion® • New Focus™ • Oriel® Instruments • Richardson Gratings™ • Spectra-Physics® http://www.newport.com http://www.newport.com/store/genproduct.aspx?id=848797&lang=1033&Section=Detail http://www.newport.com/store/genproduct.aspx?id=848797&lang=1033&Section=Detail http://www.newport.com/motion-control-brochure.html http://www.newport.com/motion-control-brochure.html

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