3 Axis Gantry Demo

Our 3-axis gantry demo is an example of the capabilities of a simple XYZ solution for various applications such as ultrasonic inspection, dispensing, or pick and place, etc.

The 3-axis gantry demo consists of 3 SLP15 linear shaft motor stages with 0.5 micron resolution encoders. Two parallel stages, operated from a single drive and feedback device carries the X axis stage. The X carries the Z axis stage which utilizes a linear shaft motor and gLess magnetic counterbalance. Our demo is set up with a Vermes dispensing head just give you some ideas on what can be carried by the stage. This could also be an ultra-sonic sensor or a pipettor or some type of probe – many options depending on the application requirements. This is such a simple design with the 3 stages outfitted with the 0.5µm encoder for sub-micron precision. The controller element is a custom PCB design under the control of the Commander Core – 4-axis controller and incorporating Arcus Titan cores for drivers. The unit has capabilities for linear, circular or helical interpolation and can operate on 48Vdc power. Speeds of 2 m/s and above are possible with acceleration rates of 3-5G’s or greater. Travel up to 2 – 3 meters with extremely smooth motion.