Introducing the H-815 Hexapod
Engineered for continuous operation, the H-815 Hexapod is a marvel of modern engineering. This incredible system combines sub-micron positioning accuracy with a compact, high-stiffness architecture, making it the premier choice for precision alignment in industrial environments where space and performance are crucial.
Exceptional Performance Features
The H-815 Hexapod is designed by PI (Physik Instrumente), a renowned leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning. This high-accuracy industrial hexapod is a robust, six-degree-of-freedom parallel kinematic motion platform, crafted to perform continuously in the most demanding settings.
Unmatched Accuracy and Stability
One of the standout attributes of the H-815 is its sub-micron resolution, which ensures high stability and long-term repeatability. This feature makes it ideally suited for several precision alignment and motion tasks, including applications like camera lens assembly, Micro-LED manufacturing, photonics, aerospace systems, and fiber optic device integration.
Design and Technical Specifications
The H-815 presents a compact mechanical envelope with an overall height of 155 mm and a baseplate diameter of 222 mm, allowing it to support payloads of up to 10 kg (22 lbs) while also maintaining impressive structural stiffness. Its advanced controller guarantees fully synchronized motion across all six degrees of freedom—X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw—providing precise multi-axis positioning and alignment regardless of spatial orientation.
Key Design Elements
Among its many design features, the H-815 boasts high-stiffness cardanic joints that enhance rigidity, precision ball screw actuators that minimize friction, and absolute position encoders that eliminate the need for lengthy homing sequences. This design significantly reduces initialization time, boosting overall throughput in automated environments.
Benefits That Set the H-815 Apart
Key Features & Benefits
- Sub-Micron Resolution: Achieves a minimum incremental motion as precise as 0.1 µm in X, Y, and Z axes, perfect for high-accuracy applications.
- High Throughput Motion: Capable of linear travel speeds up to 20 mm/s, optimizing cycle times efficiently.
- Compact and Rugged Design: Low-profile construction allows easy integration into compact systems, while the robust design ensures enduring reliability in tough industrial conditions.
- Integrated Safety Mechanism: Motor brakes automatically engage during power loss to secure positioning and protect payload integrity.
- Intuitive Kinematic Control: Features direct control in Cartesian coordinates with support for user-defined systems, along with integrated motion simulation capabilities.
- Programmable Center of Rotation: The software-defined pivot point can be positioned anywhere within or beyond the hexapod's mechanical envelope, offering flexibility for diverse alignment tasks.
Applications Across Industries
Ideal for applications demanding high-precision alignment, metrology, and assembly, the H-815 sets a new benchmark in high-accuracy, continuous-operation environments.
Industries Served
Automotive, aerospace, electronics, photonics, optics, precision assembly, semiconductors, and microLED production.
Contact Information
For more insights into the H-815 Hexapod and how it can enhance your precision motion capabilities, visit www.pi-usa.us or reach out to our team at (508) 832-3456.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the H-815 Hexapod primarily used for?
The H-815 Hexapod is primarily used for precision alignment and motion tasks in various industrial applications such as lens assembly and Micro-LED manufacturing.
How much load can the H-815 Hexapod support?
The H-815 Hexapod can support payloads up to 10 kg (22 lbs) while maintaining high structural stiffness.
What kind of precision can the H-815 achieve?
The H-815 offers sub-micron resolution with a minimum incremental motion of 0.1 µm in the X, Y, and Z axes.
What industries benefit from the H-815?
Industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and photonics significantly benefit from the H-815 Hexapod's capabilities.
How does the H-815 ensure safety during operation?
The H-815 includes an integrated safety mechanism where motor brakes engage automatically upon power loss, ensuring secure positioning.
