Hexapods

HXP Series Hexapods

  • 6 axis motion
  • Light and compact design, with high stiffness
  • No accumulation of motion errors
  • No moving cables
  • RightPath trajectory control
  • Two virtual centers of rotation set by software

In comparison to stacked stages, HXP Hexapods offer an easy, elegant solution to complex, multi-axis motion in a compact construction. Its dedicated firmware simplifies the programming of complex motion through the use of two coordinate systems and automatically computes coordinate transformations for straightforward programming of motion.

  Model Description Availability Price Qty.  
HXP100-MECA 6-Axis Hexapod, 20 kg Load Capacity Contact Sales
HXP100-MECAV6 6-Axis Hexapod, 20 kg Load Capacity, Vacuum Contact Sales
HXP1000-MECA 6-Axis Hexapod, 450 kg Load Capacity Contact Sales
HXP100P-MECA 6-Axis Hexapod, 6 kg Load Capacity Contact Sales
HXP50-MECA 6-Axis Hexapod, 5 kg Load Capacity Contact Sales
HXP50-MECAV6 6-Axis Hexapod, 5 kg Capacity, Vacuum Contact Sales

Features

Two Virtual Centers of Rotation

Hexapod Graph-S

Program up to two virtual pivot points without calculating coordinate system transformations or powering down the controller. The two virtual pivot points are origins of the two definable coordinates systems: Tool, which moves with the top plate, and Work, which is a stationary reference. This allows the user to conceptualize how the sample and tool are manipulated. For this 6-axis device, complex motion is simplified for easy user program development.

RightPathTM Trajectory Control

Hexapod Trajectory

RightPathTM Trajectory Control is a firmware feature that enables scanning motion along a defined trajectory, line, arc or rotation, with minimal runout and at a constant, definable speed.

Actuator-driven System

Newport Hexapod's top plate is driven by six, synchronized, high performance actuators with encoder feedback at the leadscrew nut to providing precise MIM, low backlash and fast speed.

Innovative Actuator Joints

054_HXP50Spherical joint to enhance stiffness in a compact, low-profile design.

Each Newport Hexapod model differentiates itself with its own unique joint system which improve position stability under load. When compared to other hexapods of similar size, Newport hexapods have more than five-times the rigidity and twice the load capacity provided by either the spherical or cardan joint design.

Parallel Kinematic Motion

Hexapods are ingenious and effective solutions to complex motion applications that require high load capacity and accuracy in up to six independent axes. Parallel kinematic motion devices provide six degrees of freedom (X, Y, Z, pitch, roll, and yaw) in a compact solution to multi-axis positioning. As an alternative to stacking multiple stages, hexapods have no moving cables, are lower in overall cost, and offers error compensated motion.

Applications

  • Optics and satellite assembly and testing
  • AED simulation
  • Astronomy
  • Biotechnology, surgery
  • X-Ray diffraction
  • Micromachining, micro-manipulation

Specifications

Model HXP50-MECA HXP50-MECAV6 HXP100-MECA HXP100-MECAV6 HXP100P-MECA HXP1000-MECA
Size Ø 200 mm x H 151 Ø 200 mm x H 151 Ø 300 mm x H 196 Ø 300 mm x H 196 Ø 300 mm x H 209 Ø 550 mm x H 395
Travel (X, Y, Z), mm (1) ±17, ±15, ±7 ±17, ±15, ±7 ±27.5, ±25, ±14 ±29, ±26, 28 (-1 to +27) ±27.5, ±25, ±14 -62;+93, ±69, ±39.5
Travel ( θx, θy, θz), °(1) ±9, ±8.5, ±18 ±9, ±8.5, ±18 ±11.5, ±10.5, ±19 ±12, ±10, ±20 ±11.5, ±10.5, ±19 ±11, ±10, ±19.5
Minimum Incremental Motion (X, Y, Z)(3), µm 0.1, 0.1, 0.05 0.2/0.8, 0.2/0.8, 0.1/0.4 0.5, 0.5, 0.25 1, 1, 0.5 0.1, 0.1, 0.05 0.3, 0.3, 0.16
Minimum Incremental Motion (θx, θy, θz)(3), ° 0.00005 (0.8 µrad), 0.00005, 0.0001 0.0001/0,0004, 0.0001/0,0004, 0.0002/0,0008 0.00025 (5 µrad), 0.00025, 0.0005 0.0005 (8 µrad), 0.0005, 0.001 0.00005 (0.8 µrad), 0.00005, 0.0001 0.00006 (1 µrad), 0.00006, 0.0001
Uni-directional repeatability, typical (X, Y, Z), µm 0.2, 0.2, 0.1 0.4, 0.4, 0.2 0.5, 0.5, 0.25 1, 1, 0.5 0.2, 0.2, 0.1 0.3, 0.3, 0.16
Uni-directional Repeatability, typical (θx, θy, θz), ° 0.0001, 0.0001, 0.0002 0.0008, 0.0008, 0.0004 0.00025 (3 µrad) 0.00025, 0.0005 0.0005, 0.0005, 0.001 0.0001, 0.0001, 0.0002 0.00006 (1 µrad), 0.00006, 0.0001
Bi-directional repeatability, typical (X, Y, Z), µm (2) 1.2, 1.2, 0.6
(0.4, 0.4, 02)		 2, 2, 1 4, 4, 2
(1, 1, 0.5)		 5, 5, 3
(1.5, 1.5, 1)		 0.5, 0.5, 0.25
Bi-directional Repeatability, typical (θx, θy, θz), ° (2) 0.0006, 0.0006, 0.0012
(0.0002, 0.0002, 0.0004)		 0.001, 0.001, 0.002 0.002, 0.002, 0.004
(0.0005, 0.0005, 0.0004)		 0.0025, 0.0025, 0.005
(0.001, 0.001, 0.001)		 0.00025, 0.00025, 0.0005
Maximum Speed (X, Y, Z), mm/s 14, 12, 5 2, 1.9, 0.8 2.5, 2, 1 0.5, 0.5, 0.25 12, 10, 5 9, 9, 4
Maximum Speed (θx, θy, θz), °/s 6, 6, 15 2.4, 2.4, 6 1.8, 1.7, 3 0.2, 0.2, 0.4 8, 8, 16 1.4, 1.4, 2.8
Centered Load Capacity
(horizontal base plate), kg		 5 5 20 20 6 kg 450
Centered Load Capacity
(at any orientation), kg		 0.35 0.35 N/A N/A N/A 200
Rigidity (Z), N/µm 25 25 40 40 24 100
Rigidity (X, Y), N/µm 2, 2 2, 2 5, 5 5, 5 3, 3 10, 10
Cable Length, m 3 3 5 5 5 5

1) Travel ranges are interdependent. The listed values are max. travels per axis when all other axes are in their centered positions.
2) Value with standard setting (value with hysteresis compensation)
3) Open/Closed loop values of HXP50-MECAV6

Hexapod Controllers

Hexapods require -ELEC controller that can be ordered below. The two addtional driver slots can be enabled to drive up to two SingleAxis motion devices.

  Model Description Availability Price Qty.  
HXP100-ELEC Hexapod Controller/Driver, For HXP100-MECA Contact Sales
HXP100-ELECV6 Hexapod Controller/Driver, For HXP100-MECAV6 Contact Sales
HXP1000-ELEC Hexapod Controller/Driver, For HXP1000-MECA Call €10,240.00 Contact Sales
HXP100P-ELEC Hexapod Controller/Driver, For HXP100P-MECA Contact Sales
HXP50-ELEC Hexapod Controller/Driver, For HXP50-MECA Contact Sales
HXP50-ELECV6 Hexapod Controller/Driver, HXP50-MECAV6 Contact Sales

Dimensions

HXP50-MECA

HXP50-MECA

HXP100-MECA

HXP100-MECA

HXP100P-MECA

HXP100P-MECA

HXP1000-MECA

HXP1000-MECA