MAUKA Hexapod

MAUKA Hexapod

Payload (vertical / Horizontal )

5 kg / 2.5 kg

Linear travel range

± 10 mm

Angular travel range

± 8 °

Linear/angular resolution

0.5 µm / 5 µrad

Height middle position

198 mm

Vacuum / Cryo / Cleanroom

HV (10-6) / No / ISO 5

Category: Hexapods

PRECISION IN A SMALL DIAMETER

MAUKA is a compact hexapod designed to position up to 5 kg payloads with a submicrometer resolution.

MAUKA hexapod offers travel ranges of 10 mm in X and Y, 20 mm in Z, and 16° in the three rotations. Its diameter is 107 mm and it is 198 mm height in mid position.

To minimize the diameter, we used a hexaglide geometry, where motors are mounted in line.

MAUKA hexapod operates in any direction: vertically, horizontally, or in any other angle. It is irreversible, even after a power failure.

Thanks to its absolute linear encoders, it is not necessary to carry out a homing command each time the controller is turned back on, the hexapod position is immediately known, without having to make any hexapod movement.

Motion and Positioning

Travel range Tx, Ty (mm)	± 5
Travel range Tz (mm)	± 10
Travel range Rx, Ry (deg)	± 8
Travel range Rz (deg)	± 8
Resolution Tx, Ty, Tz (µm)	0.5
Resolution Rx, Ry, Rz (µrad)	5
Repeatability Tx, Ty, Tz (µm)	± 0.5
Repeatability Rx, Ry, Rz (µrad)	± 5
Speed Tx, Ty (mm/s)	1.6
Speed Tz (mm/s)	1
Speed (deg/s)	2

Mechanical Properties

Stiffness X, Y (N/µm)	1.2
Stiffness Z (N/µm)	8
Payload capacity (kg) (vertical orientation / horizontal orientation)	5 / 2.5
Motor type	DC motor, gearhead
Encoder type	Absolute linear encoder

Other

Operating temperature range (°C)	0 to + 50
Materials	Aluminum, steel, stainless steel
Mobile platform size (mm)	Ø 90
Mobile platform central aperture (mm)	Ø 38
Fixed platform size (mm)	Ø 100
Fixed platform central aperture (mm)	Ø 30
Height in middle position (mm)	198
Footprint (mm)	Ø 107
Mass (kg)	3
Cable length (m)	3
Options	Clean room compatibility Vacuum compatibility Customized platform design Outdoor use Scalable size

CONTROLLER

Controller type	ALPHA+
Interface	Ethernet
Power supply	110-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz

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Data Sheet and Brochures

MAUKA Data Sheet

Alpha Controller Data Sheet

Positioning Hexapods Catalog

HELP FOR HEXAPOD CONTROL

Thanks to an ergonomic Human Machine Interface (HMI), SYM_Positioning hexapod positioning and control software offers simple commands from the home screen, but also generations of movements using specific files. In addition, the center of rotation can be easily changed in the software.

SYM_POSITIONING ALLOWS:

■ Safe movement control
■ Position display in real time
■ Generate position sequences
■ The configuration of the center of rotation
■ Configure repositories (coordinate systems)
■ Configuration of limits (position, speed …)
■ API (Application Programming Interface)
■ To be interfaced in C, LabVIEW, EPICS, SPEC, TANGO, Python, Matlab …

CUSTOMIZATION

Symétrie has the knowledge and solid experience in software development, which means that we can tailor our software to your specific needs.

HEXASYM SIMULATOR

HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR HEXAPOD?

Thanks to this free simulation software, it will be very easy for you to check the possible travels and load capacities of each hexapod in our range. HexaSym will allow you to select the most suitable product for your application and to test a variety of possible configurations with it.

TESTING SEVERAL PARAMETERS

With HexaSym simulator, you can test cumulative travel ranges on several axes simultaneously, including the “worst cases” of your applications. It is also possible to change the center of rotation, to define different reference frames, to vary the orientation of the hexapod (vertical, horizontal, other) and the payload.
HexaSym also includes a 3D visualization that will enable you to see how the hexapod moves according to the commanded positions, as well as sliders allowing you to control movements more immediately.

AND FOR SPECIFIC HEXAPODS

It will also be possible to use HexaSym for our specific hexapods, for which we will provide you with a configuration file compatible with the simulator.

Click here for more information and download the software

Description

Description

PRECISION IN A SMALL DIAMETER HEXAPOD

MAUKA is a small diameter hexapod designed to position up to 5 kg payloads with a submicrometer resolution.

MAUKA hexapod offers travel ranges of 10 mm in X and Y, 20 mm in Z, and 16° in the three rotations. Its diameter is 107 mm and it is 198 mm height in mid position.

To minimize the diameter, we used a hexaglide geometry, where motors are mounted in line.

MAUKA small diameter hexapod operates in any direction: vertically, horizontally, or in any other angle. It is irreversible, even after a power failure.

SPECIFICATIONS

Resolution: 0.5 µm
Linear travel range: ± 10 mm
Angular travel range: ± 8°
Size in middle position: 198 mm
Maximum payload: 5 kg

APPLICATIONS