BORA hexapod is a compact 6DOF parallel kinematics system for the positioning and adjustment of precision elements with a resolution of 0.1 µm.
As a reminder, the hexapod is a platform with a parallel structure enabling very high precision positioning of objects in space according to the 6 degrees of freedom.
BORA hexapod meets the most demanding criteria of the optics and nanotechnologies in terms of resolution, accuracy, stability, and size.
Its dimensions allow integration in a small environment, for instance at the tip of a goniometer for an application on a synchrotron beamline, or on an optical ground support equipment to align and calibrate space optics.
BORA hexapod can be used in any orientation: vertical, horizontal, upside down…
TRAVEL RANGE
± 20 mm / ± 15 °
RESOLUTION
0,1 µm
REPEATABILITY
± 0,4 µm
PAYLOAD
10 kg
Motion and positioning
| Travel range Tx, Ty (mm) | ± 20 |
| Travel range Tz (mm) | ± 10 |
| Travel range Rx, Ry (deg) | ± 10 |
| Travel range Rz (deg) | ± 15 |
| Resolution Tx, Ty, Tz (µm) | 0.1 |
| Resolution Rx, Ry, Rz (µrad) | 2 |
| Repeatability Tx, Ty, Tz (µm) | ± 0.4 |
| Repeatability Rx, Ry, Rz (µrad) | ± 3.2 |
| Speed Tx, Ty (mm/s) | 2 |
| Speed Tz (mm/s) | 1 |
| Speed Rx, Ry (deg/s) | 1 |
| Speed Rz (deg/s) | 2 |
Mechanical properties
| Stiffness X, Y (N/µm) | 1 |
| Stiffness Z (N/µm) | 10 |
| Payload capacity (kg) (vertical orientation / horizontal orientation) | 10 / 5 |
| Motor type | DC motor, gearhead |
Miscellaneous
| Operating temperature range (°C) | 0 to + 50 |
| Materials | Aluminum, steel, stainless steel |
| Mobile platform size (mm) | Ø 160 |
| Mobile platform central aperture (mm) | Ø 43 |
| Fixed platform size (mm) | Ø 210 |
| Fixed platform central aperture (mm) | Ø 36 |
| Height in middle position (mm) | 145 |
| Footprint (mm) | Ø 210 |
| Mass (kg) | 4.3 |
| Cable length (m) | 3 |
Controller
| Controller type | NAOS or ALPHA+ if cable length > 20 m or temperature < 0°C |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Power supply | 110-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz |
Clean room compatibility
Vacuum compatibility
Low temperature compatibility down to -40°C
Virtual homing
Hand-held control unit
Datasheet (PDF)
STEP 3D (ZIP)
3D view
