Physik Instrumente (PI) has introduced the H-815 Hexapod for industrial 24/7 applications with highest precision requirements which is compact, robust, and precise.
Stewart platform for high loads and 24/7 operation
The H-815 is characterised by its exceptional reliability, high velocity, and precise motion, making it ideal for applications in silicon photonics, semiconductor manufacturing, optics, and metrology. Its combination of precision, flexibility, and durability makes it the ideal tool for modern, high-precision alignment tasks. The H-815 Industrial Hexapod is a compact, robust parallel-kinematic motion system designed for 24/7 operation in industrial environments.
Highest Robustness in Compact Installation Space
The parallel-kinematic arrangement enables the H-815 to perform motion in 6 axes in an extremely compact design. Thanks to its low-profile design (155 mm in height with a 222 mm diameter base plate) and payload and load capacity of up to 10 kg, the hexapod can be seamlessly integrated into existing production lines, enabling reliable positioning and consistent performance in different orientations. The Industrial Hexapod reaches velocities of up to 20 mm/s and offers high precision: minimum incremental motion of 0.05 µm and repeatability to ±0.05 µm. The maximum travel range is ±20 mm in the linear axes and ±16° in the rotary axes. Thanks to its integrated brakes, the H-815 offers maximum safety and robustness in a compact installation space. The absolute encoder enables immediate operation without a referencing move, increasing efficiency and process reliability with high positioning accuracy.
Application fields
The H-815 hexapod is a high-precision, multi-axis motion and positioning system for demanding alignment processes in photonics. With its high precision and repeatability, the H-815 is ideally suited for aligning the smallest components, such as lenses or other optical components. The hexapod performs complex positioning tasks quickly, accurately, and reproducibly in 6 degrees of freedom. The Industrial Hexapod’s robust design provides exceptional durability and reliability. The H-815 is designed for permanent use in industrial automation and assembly processes in demanding environments, increasing the productivity of complex manufacturing and metrology processes.
Target applications:
- Precise lens alignment and mounting
- Alignment of optical components and assemblies
- Photonics and optics assembly
- Microassembly of high-precision components
- Industrial assembly processes
- Precision control in laser materials processing
- Automated applications in 24/7 operation
Contact: Jason Breslin