Boltless CubeSat Structure
Boltless CubeSat Structures (Kikuchiseiki, KIKUCHI SEIKI)
Fastener-free CubeSat structural chassis for 3U and 6U platforms — no fastening parts, reliability assessed with University of Tsukuba, 50µm rail precision.
Technical specifications
- Rail precision
- 50 µm
- Supported form factors
- 3U, 6U
- Reliability collaboration
- University of Tsukuba
- Fastening
- None (boltless design)
About
Kikuchiseiki’s Boltless Structure is a proprietary CubeSat structural design that eliminates fastening parts entirely, intended to ensure high performance and reliability for space applications. The structure’s reliability was assessed in collaboration with the University of Tsukuba. It is manufactured using Kikuchiseiki’s in-house precision machining, topology optimization analysis, and machinability engineering services.
Documentation
No public datasheet yet — request the datasheet / ICD from the supplier.
