HexGen HEX150-140HL Miniature Hexapod Six-DOF Positioning System
Our HexGen® HEX150-140HL provides consistent and reliable six degree-of-freedom (DOF) motion in a compact yet stiff platform. You’ll benefit from ultra-fine positioning resolution, ample payload capacity, high process throughput and more. HEX150-140HL offers flexible integration and intuitive operation with our powerful motion controllers, making it the perfect choice for applications that require complex multi-DOF motion when available space is limited.
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Description
Design Features
- Offers compact size & ample range of motion for simple integration into complex applications
- Supports high payloads to 7.5 kg & resists backdriving to 100 N
- Delivers industry-leading minimum incremental motion to 20 nm in XYZ & 0.04 arc sec in θxθyθz
- Coordinates with other motion axes (servo, stepper, piezo & more) using our controllers
- Provides easy, convenient pivot-point adjustment
- Pairs with powerful controls & visualization software
Key Applications
HEX150-140HL is ideal for addressing space-constrained, multiple degree-of-freedom applications requiring fine positioning resolution, including:
- Photonic device manipulation, alignment & packaging
- Optics inspection & alignment
- Optical wafer probing
- Aerospace & satellite sensor testing
- Synchrotron & beamline sample manipulation
Advanced Structural Design
HEX150-140HL is actuated with six high-resolution struts built with precision bearings, ball screws and drive components. Each strut is driven by a specially engineered brushless servomotor that is directly coupled to the ball screw. Unlike other hexapods that rely on brushed servomotors or stick-slip piezoelectric actuators, belts, gearheads and compliant couplings, our hexapods offer increased drive stiffness, superior minimum incremental motion, higher speeds and payload capacity, and a considerably longer device lifetime with consistent, reliable performance.
Integration Flexibility
With its compact size, HEX150-140HL offers effortless integration in even the most constricted operational environments, all while optimizing your flexibility and customization options. The platform and base can be easily modified with user-specific features or mounting patterns. HEX150-140HL features 35 mm diameter clear apertures in the platform and the base, allowing multi-directional workpiece access and providing room for routing of any additional cables and hoses you may require.
Powerful Controls and Software
HEX150-140HL is perfectly paired with our award-winning motion controllers. Built on years of experience in complex kinematic applications, our controls allow simple programming and use of the hexapod in multiple user-defined coordinate systems -- all with an intuitive interface and available real-time motion visualization. In addition to controlling the hexapod, our advanced controllers can effortlessly drive and coordinate a variety of motion axes from a unified platform, including servo stages, stepper motors, piezo nanopositioners, laser scan heads and more. Plus, our free HexGen™ sizing software gives you the ability to easily simulate the hexapod’s available travel and workspace.
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Integration (Required)
Aerotech offers both standard and custom integration services to help you get your system fully operational as quickly as possible. The following standard integration options are available for this system. Please consult Aerotech if you are unsure what level of integration is required, or if you desire custom integration support with your system.
| Option | Description |
| -TAS | Integration - Test as system
Testing, integration, and documentation of a group of components as a complete system that will be used together (ex: drive, controller, and stage). This includes parameter file generation, system tuning, and documentation of the system configuration. |