Strasbaugh
6DE
The Strasbaugh 6DE is a four-spindle grinder/polisher with a DC drive system and a part capacity of 16 inches (400 mm).[1]
Wafer size
16 inch / 400 mm
Vacuum
4 for pressure down[1]
How it works
The Strasbaugh 6DE uses a DC drive system with separate motors for spindle rotation and eccentric oscillation. Each spindle is driven by a 1.5 horsepower DC motor, and each eccentric or oscillating arm is driven by a 0.75 horsepower DC motor. The machine includes air cylinders to apply downward pressure on the workpiece during processing.[1]
What do the numbers mean?
Vacuum & pumping6
Control & software1
Configuration & options38
- Motors
- Includes four 1.5 HP DC spindle motors and four 3/4 HP DC motors for the eccentric/oscillating arms[1]
Vintage & configurations
Documented models & variants
| Designation | Generation | Vintage | Changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6DE-DC | — | — | DC drive system | excelltechnology.com[1] |
What replaced it?
Related models
- siblingStrasbaugh 6DF— Similar spindle grinder/polisher model from the same OEMsource[1]
What does it need to run?
Site utility requirements, footprint, and infrastructure needed to install and operate this tool. Sourced from public records.
Where are the manuals?
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Not publicly documented
Field notes
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Frequently asked questions
What type of drive system does the Strasbaugh 6DE use?
The Strasbaugh 6DE uses a DC drive system with separate motors for spindle rotation and eccentric oscillation.[1]
What are the motor specifications for the Strasbaugh 6DE?
Each spindle is driven by a 1.5 horsepower DC motor, and each eccentric arm is driven by a 0.75 horsepower DC motor.[1]
Does the Strasbaugh 6DE have pneumatic downforce control?
Yes, the machine includes air cylinders for applying downward pressure to the workpiece during polishing or grinding.[1]
Not publicly documented
The following facts about the 6DE are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.
No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the 6DE are on record.
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The control-system platform and OS era of the 6DE are not on record.
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No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 6DE are on record.
Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician
The process node or technology generation of the 6DE is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 6DE are on record.
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Sources & citations
Sources (1)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
- [1]excelltechnology.com — excelltechnology.comexcelltechnology.com
Last updated Oct 7, 2026.
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