What does hexapod mean ?
Which kind of application?
Thanks to its kinematics, this system can be used for high accuracy positioning and position measurement following six degree of freedom (6DDL).
Equipped of six actuators, hexapods can generate strong motion to proceed dynamic tests of materials, products and swell simulation.
This system as a lot of application in such domains like: navy, space, research, automotive, nuclear...
Which advantages ?
- Very high accuracy
- Better Stiffness ratio
- Strong kinematics : more payload
- Better inertia
- No moving cables
SYMETRIE will help you succeed in your positioning and motion projects. Our team of engineer works with you to propose the optimal solution to your specific need.
ZEPHYR hexapod provides 1µm resolution on each translations and 4µrad on each rotations. It answers to the most requiring needs in many fields as optical, electronic industries and nanotechnologies…
BREVA hexapod has been designed especially to provide angular accuracy. It allows angular positioning of objects like probe or sensors with 0.01° accuracy.
SIRIUS is a high accuracy 60kg payload positioning hexapod.
SONORA is designed for high payload adjustment. Standard product is able to adjust 500 kg with 50 µm resolution.
SYMETRIE realised a specific SONORA adjusting 17t payload with 0.5 mm accuracy. (see application)
High speed hexapod systems
MISTRAL is a dynamic hexapod for high loads motion following the 6 degrees of freedom (6 DOF).
With efficient mechanical components, MISTRAL allows motion generation for loads up to 1t on large travels (465 mm of linear course).
SIROCCO is a powerful hexapod designed to move high loads following the 6 degrees of freedom called usually 6 DOF.
It allows motion following six axis : Rx, Ry, Rz, Tx, Ty, Tz.
AQUILON hexapod is the most powerful of our range. It provides motion of payload up to 6t following the six degrees of freedom, called 6 DOF.
A specific software
Displays of current position
Motion file reading & playing
Direct command of the motion
For specific needs
Our experience in a such domain allow us to answer quickly and clearly to specific requests.
For high accuracy positioning
Metrology is our job. Each engineer follows strong metrology training before hexapod conception and realisation. So that, SYMETRIE is able to provide very high quality products and solutions.
positioning applications
- High payload adjustment
- High payload positioning
- Optical Micro-positioning
- Optical qualification bench
- Vacuum positioning
Dynamic hexapods
Hexapod architecture is composed of six actuators mounted together to realise six axis motions. It allows complex motion with high dynamics. This kind of architecture is even more interesting because it makes it possible to fit both needs: high payload capacities and excellent stiffness ratio.
Motion applications
- Swell simulator
- Inertial central testing
- Motor bench testing