3SAE’s PentaPod® is a groundbreaking Kinematic Multi-Axis Positioning Stage. This innovative stage seamlessly merges the benefits of both a Parallel stage and a Serial stage, delivering an impressive 5/6 Degrees of Freedom (DOF). The PentaPod® features a genuine “parallel kinematic design,” ensuring exceptional positional stiffness and minimal crosstalk across all motion axes. Experience unparalleled precision and versatility with the PentaPod® – setting a new standard in multi-axis positioning.
Product Features
- Uses unique, patented, 5-degree of freedom joints that facilitate sub-micron precision motion in 5 or 6 axes.
- Offers a simple system integration with a single USB connection and no external controller required.
- Parallel Kinematic design providing exceptional positioning accuracy and stiffness.
- Software adjustable point of rotation.
- Small size and low profile without compromising on stroke, precision, or crosstalk.
- A fraction of the cost and complexity of a comparable Hexapod.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Travel Range X (mm) | 9 |
| Travel Range Y (mm) (optional) | 11.5 |
| Travel Range Z (mm) | 11.5 |
| Travel Range θX (deg) | 17 |
| Travel Range θY (deg) | 17 |
| Travel Range θZ (deg) | 8 |
| Minimum incremental motion X, Z (um) | 0.081 |
| Minimum incremental motion Y (um) | 0.054 |
| Minimum incremental motion θX, θZ (urad) | 1.7 |
| Minimum incremental motion θY (urad) | 2.55 |
| Maximum Velocity X, Z (mm/sec) | 2 |
| Maximum Velocity Y (mm/sec) | 2.7 |
| Maximum Velocity θX, θY (mrad/sec) | 89 |
| Maximum Velocity θZ (mrad/sec) | 133 |
| Accuracy X, Y, Z (um) | 6 |
| Accuracy θX, θY, θZ (urad) | 150 |
| Max centered Load (g) | 2000 |
Standard Package & Accessories
- PentaPod® (5-Axes)- PPD-01-0100
- PentaPod® (6-Axes)- PPD-01-0105
- PentaPod® packages include the following:
- Carriage platform with M3 threaded grid pattern
- Executable control software
- USB Type A/C cable
- Power supply
- Electronic user’s manual
- Manufacturer’s 1-year parts and labor warranty
| Part Number | Description |
| ACC-10-0025 | Power Supply 40W 12V Barrel (Thermal Stripper) |
| CON-10-0035 | Power Cord, UL / CSA, Color Black, 6 ft |
