6-Axis Precision Motion For Loads To 1 Ton Introduced By PI

New preconfigured high load hexapod series added to PI's existing catalog of 50 hexapods.

Auburn, MA (PRWEB) - Precision motion control systems leader PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. announces the H-845, a new series of preconfigured high-load hexapods. This newest addition extends PI’s catalog to 50 standard hexapods covering a large variety of applications, from palm-sized units for micro-manufacturing to high-speed motion simulators and vacuum and UHV compatible units.

Heavy Loads Made Light 
The H-845 series provides an easy solution to complex multi-axis precision motion applications with models available in various travel ranges, load capacities, and velocities. With 6 degrees of freedom, no moving cables and a large clear aperture – advantages of the parallel-kinematic design – the new H-845 models benefit from PI’s long experience with hexapod design, manufacturing, control and software tools, resulting in fast solution implementation adaptable to each customer’s need.

In Control 
H-845 hexapods achieve step sizes from 0.5µm and repeatability to 2µm, with linear travel ranges to 340mm and rotation ranges to 60 degrees. Each hexapod comes with the C-887 high performance vector motion controller, powering the six hexapod axes and 2 additional motorized single axes. Control is easy - all position values can be commanded simply as Cartesian coordinates, and, the center of rotation can be changed on the fly with a software command.

More Information, Specifications and Datasheet: 
http://www.pi-usa.us/products/Micropositioning_Stage_Hexapod/hexapod-6-axis-stage.php?onl_prweb#H845

Applications Examples 
Precision assembly, testing & manufacturing, astronomy, aviation, and aerospace, high-energy physics research.

Features & Advantages 

• 6 Axis Motion with virtual pivot point (XYZ, Pitch, Roll, Yaw)
• Handles loads to 1 metric ton
• Actuator resolution <50 nanometers
• Velocity to 20 mm/sec
• Repeatability to ±2 microns
• Positioning range up to 220mm (linear) 60 deg (rotations)
• Scalable design: Dimensions, travel ranges and loads
• Drive: brushless motors with brake
• Includes State-of-the Art Vector Motion Controller
• Extensive software package

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About PI 
PI is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control equipment, piezo motors, air bearing stages and hexapod parallel-kinematics for semiconductor applications, photonics, bio-nano-technology and medical engineering. PI has been developing and manufacturing standard & custom precision products with piezoceramic and electromagnetic drives for 4 decades. The company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1994 and provides innovative, high-quality solutions for OEM and research. PI is present worldwide with eleven subsidiaries, R&D / engineering on 3 continents and total staff of 800+.