PI (Physik Instrumente) LP Product
Compact Hybrid Gantry XY/XYZ Precision Motion System
Model: A-341
Air Bearing Hybrid Gantry XY/XYZ Precision Motion System for Laser Applications, Machining
The bridge-like design of a gantry provides the framework for controlled precise overhead motion that is often sought after for 3D printing, assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection, and industrial automation applications. PI introduces the A-341 HGS hybrid gantry – designed to combine maximum throughput with smooth and highly accurate motion.
PI’s novel gantry features a unique hybrid bearing design. The cross axis utilizes a frictionless air bearing guiding system, which allows for excellent velocity control, repeatability, straightness, and cleanliness. The lower dual-motor axis uses precision mechanical linear bearings for rigidity and reduced size. This combination of bearing technologies offers an overhead gantry motion platform optimized for step and scan applications in the smallest possible form factor. Absolute measuring encoders render homing procedures unnecessary and ironless linear motors eliminate cogging, providing smoother motion without vibration and better velocity control.
Optional Z-Axis
An optional vertical axis (Z-stage) with either ballscrew drive or linear motor and pneumatic counterbalance can be integrated with the gantry cross axis.
Features of the hybrid stages include:
- 300x300 to 500x1000mm XY travel
- Absolute encoders, 1nm resolution
- Z-Stage options: linear motors or ball screws
- Dynamic error mapping
- 2m/sec max velocity (cross axis)
- Cable carrier option, e-chain
- Water cooling option for high acceleration / high duty cycle applications
Industry-Leading Motion Controllers
The HGS Gantry is coupled with industry-leading ACS controls and drives that offer superior servo performance, advanced control algorithms to improve dynamic performance and error compensation specifically for gantries, and a wide suite of software development tools.
Other Products from PI (Physik Instrumente) LP
Piezoelectric Transducers, Piezo Micro-Tubes
High Performance Miniature Piezoelectric Transducers, Piezo Micro-Tubes
Amplified Piezo Actuator - Motion-Amplfied, Flexure-Guided Piezo Actuator, Closed-Loop
High Performance Amplified Piezo Actuator, Flexure Piezo Actuator, Closed-Loop High Performance Dispensing, Automation, Test and Inspection, Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing, Laser Processing