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Custom 6DOF Motion Platform
We design and manufacture servo-electric six-axis platforms for industrial testing, research and OEM equipment. Tell us what must move, how it must move and how it will connect to your system; our engineers will configure the structure, actuators, controls and acceptance plan around those requirements.
Our reference range covers 150 to 2,000 kg payload classes, with custom configurations available. We confirm the final load rating and motion envelope from your complete moving assembly, center of gravity, inertia, trajectory and duty cycle.
6 axes
100–2,000 kg
Servo-electric
Controller & API
Choose a 6DOF Platform Range
Choose the closest payload range as a starting point. We then check your complete moving mass, top-frame size, center of gravity, inertia, required workspace and duty cycle before recommending a configuration.
Compact · 150 / 300 kg classes
Compact 6DOF Motion Platforms
For compact fixtures, laboratory rigs and OEM equipment where installation space and responsive motion matter. We adapt the top interface, workspace and controls to the equipment you need to move.
References
ACE-6DOF-150 / 300
Design focus
Compact geometry and agile response
References
CG, inertia and workspace review
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Mid-load · 500 / 800 kg classes
Mid-Load 6DOF Motion Platforms
For laboratory equipment, HIL rigs and OEM frames that need more mounting area, payload margin or translation than our compact range.
References
ACE-6DOF-500 / 800
Design focus
Workspace and mounting flexibility
Final sizing
Combined axes and duty cycle
Discuss a mid-load platform →
High-payload · 1,000 / 1,500 / 2,000 kg classes
High-Payload 6DOF Motion Platforms
For large fixtures and industrial assemblies where structure, center of gravity, inertia, foundation reactions and installed power must be reviewed together.
References
ACE-6DOF-1000 / 1500 / 2000
Design focus
Structure, power and system integration
References
Foundation, inertia and FAT plan
Discuss a high-payload platform →
Compare Our 6DOF Reference Classes
The table helps you identify the closest starting point. Send us the moving assembly details and required motion; we will confirm whether a reference configuration fits or a custom geometry is needed.
| Reference model | Payload class | Platform profile | Typical design priority | Best-fit starting point | Review status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE-6DOF-150 | 150 kg | Compact | Small footprint and agile motion | Light fixtures and compact OEM assemblies | Engineering review |
| ACE-6DOF-300 | 300 kg | Compact | Balance of payload and response | Research rigs and compact test equipment | Priority reference |
| ACE-6DOF-500 | 500 kg | Mid-load | Workspace and mounting flexibility | HIL, robotics and laboratory equipment | Priority reference |
| ACE-6DOF-800 | 800 kg | Mid-load / extended workspace | Translation and usable motion envelope | Larger rigs and motion reproduction | Envelope confirmation |
| ACE-6DOF-1000 | 1,000 kg | High-payload | Load capacity and controlled dynamics | Large fixtures and professional systems | Engineering review |
| ACE-6DOF-1500 | 1,500 kg | High-payload | Stiffness, installed power and CG | Heavy OEM or full-size moving assemblies | Engineering review |
| ACE-6DOF-2000 | 2,000 kg | High-payload | Foundation, inertia and acceptance testing | Industrial testing and large motion rigs | Priority reference |
We Engineer the Platform Around Your Motion Task
Before we select actuators or platform geometry, we need to understand the complete moving system and the required motion. These six inputs allow us to size the platform correctly and define measurable acceptance criteria.
01 Moving mass
Include the payload, fixture, top frame, cabin and every item that moves with the platform.
02 Center of gravity & inertia·
Provide the CG location and inertia where available; both directly affect actuator load and usable workspace.
03 Six-axis workspace
Define the translations, rotations, pivot point and any simultaneous multi-axis trajectory.
04 Dynamics & duty cycle
State the required velocity, acceleration, frequency content, motion profile and operating hours.
05 Mechanical integration
Share the mounting pattern, top-frame dimensions, footprint, height and service-access constraints.
06 Control & acceptance
Confirm host data, coordinate system, limits, safety responsibilities and FAT criteria before detailed design.
What We Confirm in Your Project Datasheet
We issue configuration-specific data rather than a generic list of maximum values. Each figure in the project datasheet is tied to an approved load, geometry and operating condition.
| Specification | Customer input | Engineering output | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moving load | Payload, fixture, top frame and accessories | Rated payload and gross moving load definition | Prevents undersizing caused by counting only the test article |
| CG & inertia | CG coordinates and mass distribution | Approved CG envelope and inertia condition | Changes actuator force and available motion |
| Translations | Required surge, sway and heave | Single-axis and combined-axis workspace | Actuator stroke is not equal to platform travel |
| Rotations | Required roll, pitch, yaw and pivot point | Angular range around an agreed coordinate frame | The rotation center changes required actuator travel |
| Dynamics | Velocity, acceleration, frequency and trajectory | Achievable values under approved load conditions | Peak and continuous operation are different |
| Structure | Top-frame, footprint, height and mounting constraints | Outline drawing and installation interfaces | Platform geometry determines workspace and access |
| Electrical | Site power, environment and duty cycle | Drive, cabinet, protection and cooling configuration | Required infrastructure must be known before delivery |
| Control | Host commands, I/O, protocol and data rate | Interface definition and responsibility matrix | Avoids late software and safety integration risk |
Payload, CG and motion envelope
Why Mass Alone Is Not Enough
A compact centered load and a tall offset load may weigh the same, but they do not place the same demand on the actuators, joints or structure. We select the platform from the complete moving assembly—not the payload figure alone.
Single-axis limits are not the same as simultaneous six-axis capability. We calculate the usable combined workspace around your approved load, coordinate system, pivot point and trajectory.
Total moving mass
CG in X, Y and Z
Moments of inertia
Fixture and top-frame rigidity
Single-axis travel
Combined-axis trajectory
Payload, CG and workspace explanation brief.
Surge
Sway
Heave
Roll
Pitch
Yaw
Servo-electric Stewart architecture brief.
Electric actuation / parallel kinematics
How Our 6DOF Platform Produces Coordinated Motion
Our 6DOF platform uses six servo-electric actuator legs between the fixed base and moving frame. The motion controller converts each commanded pose into six synchronized actuator positions and monitors the platform against the approved limits.
Platform geometry affects load capacity, stiffness, neutral height and workspace at the same time. We calculate these relationships around your application so that mounting, motion and actuator loading remain compatible.
Servo-electric linear actuation
Closed-loop position feedback
Coordinated six-axis limits
Project-specific platform geometry
Mechanical and software protection
Service-access planning
Payload, CG and motion envelope
We Define the Control Interface Before Manufacturing
We document commands, feedback, coordinate conventions, update timing, limits, I/O and safety responsibilities before manufacturing. This gives your software and electrical teams a clear interface to work against before commissioning.
01 / Host
Test or OEM System
Trajectory, pose, simulator data or project-specific commands.
02 / Interface
Data & I/O Layer
Protocol, update behavior, command units, status and interlocks.
03 / Control
Motion Controller
Kinematics, limits, synchronization and motion execution.
04 / Drive
Servo System
Six coordinated drive loops with actuator feedback.
05 / Platform
Measured Motion
Position, alarms, safety state and agreed validation data.
Built for Your Equipment and Test Objective
We supply the engineered motion-platform subsystem and work with your team on the mechanical, electrical and software boundaries. Your equipment and test objective determine the mounting structure, trajectory, interface and FAT method.
Industrial testing
Reproduce Six-Axis Motion for Testing
Mount your component or equipment on a controlled six-axis base for repeatable laboratory motion and validation.
Explore industrial testing →
Research & laboratories
Build a Six-Axis Research Platform
Configure the platform for motion studies, control development, equipment evaluation and repeatable trajectory work.
Explore research platforms →
OEM integration
Integrate Motion Beneath Your Equipment
We coordinate the moving frame, mounting, controller and electrical interface with your equipment design team.
Explore custom OEM systems →
Professional integration
A Motion Base for Professional Integrators
We supply the motion platform, controller and platform-side interface. The simulator integrator remains responsible for the cabin, visual system, training content and complete-system delivery.
Explore simulator-platform integration →
6DOF Project Videos & Photos
Our project media shows the actual platform, its construction, loaded factory testing and customer integration. We publish project names and performance data only when the customer has approved them.
Six-Axis Factory Acceptance Test
A complete FAT sequence shows coordinated motion, the approved test load and the safety conditions used during verification.
Explore industrial testing →
Platform Assembly & Inspection
Explore research platforms →
Compact & Mid-Payload Platform
High-Payload Configuration
Structure & Mounting Interfaces
Actuation & Feedback
Controller & Electrical System
Loaded FAT Evidence
Reference Configuration or Custom Geometry?
A reference configuration is the fastest route when your load and workspace fit an existing platform family. We develop a custom geometry when the moving assembly, motion envelope or installation requires a different structure.
Configure an Existing Platform Family
We start from an existing platform family, then confirm the moving frame, workspace, controls and project options.
- Select an initial 150–2,000 kg payload class
- Confirm top-frame, CG and usable workspace
- Define controller, electrical and documentation options
- Reduce engineering time where requirements align
Compare the seven reference classes →
Engineer a Custom 6DOF Platform
We develop a custom platform when the load geometry, trajectory, environment or host interface requires a different structure or actuator arrangement.
- Custom moving frame, base and mounting interfaces
- Project-specific stroke, geometry and motion limits
- Controller and host-interface definition
- Acceptance plan tied to the approved operating condition
Discuss a custom platform →
What We Supply—and What Your Team Supplies
We define the supply boundary in the proposal so your mechanical, electrical and software teams know exactly what we provide and what remains with the integrator.
Our platform-side scope
- 6DOF mechanical platform and selected actuators
- Platform controller and electrical system as quoted
- Platform-side safety, limits and status functions
- Top-frame and base interface drawings
- Agreed host communication support
- Manuals, test records and FAT deliverables in the proposal
Your team or integrator scope
- Test article, fixture, cabin or upper equipment
- Host application, simulation model or test sequence
- Facility foundation, utilities and site readiness
- System-level risk assessment and guarding
- Cockpit, visual, audio, avionics and training content
- Overall certification unless separately contracted
What Our Case Studies Document
Our case studies focus on the information an engineering buyer needs: the moving assembly, approved motion, platform scope, integration method and acceptance evidence. Confidential project details remain protected.
Industrial testing
Industrial Testing Project — 600 kg Class
The case record covers the moving assembly, CG constraint, mounting solution, required motion and factory acceptance checks. Exact values will be published only after engineering review and customer approval.
Custom engineering
High-Payload Project Configuration
The case study explains how we selected the structure, actuators, installed power and workspace from the complete moving assembly.
Controls & integration
Platform-to-Host Interface Validation
The case study documents the command interface, feedback, interlocks, responsibility boundary and FAT evidence.
How we deliver a custom 6DOF platform
From Your Requirements to an Accepted Platform
We convert your requirements into defined engineering outputs, supply responsibilities and acceptance checks. The project schedule is confirmed after feasibility review.
Step 01
Requirements
We review the application, moving mass, CG, workspace, dynamics, duty cycle and site.
Step 02
Feasibility
We check geometry, actuator capacity, power, interfaces and key project risks.
Step 03
Engineering
We complete the mechanical, electrical, control, software, safety and documentation design.
Step 04
Build & FAT
We manufacture, assemble and commission the platform, then complete the agreed FAT.
Step 05
Delivery Support
We provide shipment documents, installation guidance and the agreed integration support.
6DOF motion platform price
What We Need to Prepare an Accurate Quote
Price depends on the complete moving load, workspace, dynamics, platform geometry, controls and delivery scope. A payload figure alone is not enough to select the platform or establish a reliable budget.
We prepare the quotation from your approved requirements and clearly separate included equipment, optional items and customer-supplied scope.
Structure and actuators
Power and safety system
Controller and software
Host interface scope
Documentation and FAT
Packaging and delivery support
Quotation-factor graphic brief.
Answers from our engineering team
6DOF Motion Platform FAQ
What is a 6DOF motion platform?
No. “6DOF” describes the six controlled motions. “Stewart platform” or “hexapod” describes the parallel mechanism commonly used to produce them. See our Stewart platform engineering page.
What payload classes are available?
We offer 150, 300, 500, 800, 1,000, 1,500 and 2,000 kg reference classes. We confirm the final configuration from the complete moving mass, center of gravity, inertia, workspace and duty cycle, and we develop custom geometry when a reference platform does not fit.
How do I choose the required payload?
Count every moving item, including the test article, fixture, cabin, top frame, operator and accessories where applicable. Send us the CG and inertia if available. Loads with the same mass can require different platforms when their geometry or dynamics differ.
Are maximum motion ranges available on all axes at the same time?
No. Single-axis limits and combined six-axis workspace are different. We calculate simultaneous capability for the approved geometry, payload, CG, pivot point and trajectory.
Can platform size, actuator stroke and mounting interfaces be customized?
Yes. We can adapt the top frame, base, actuator stroke, mounting pattern, footprint, height, electrical system, controller and interface. Because each geometry change affects workspace and actuator loading, we confirm the complete configuration together.
Ready to scope your motion platform?
Send us your payload, motion envelope and application. CSCmotion engineers review your inquiry and reply with a tailored configuration and quotation, typically within one business day.