Vega Technik GmbH | Magnets Austria Villach | Magnetic materials and components | Mechanical assemblies and integrated electronic systems

ELECTRO-PERMANENT MAGNETIC CHUCKS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

WITH ELECTRIC DRIVE FOR MECHANICAL PROCESSING

The product activation controllers can be reliably used with our FXL magnetic chucks and with almost all existing electro-permanent magnet systems available on the market. Input voltages of 100–500 VAC / 50–60 Hz and corresponding pulse-modulated output voltages up to 24 kVA ensure maximum stability in the operation of magnetic equipment. FXLC is available as a simple, user-friendly tabletop unit, or in a version with an electrical control cabinet for bench applications. It can operate completely independently with manual control, be partially connected with feedback to the machine, or be fully integrated into the machine control system for automated applications.

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Control systems for FXL

FXL-C

Control units for FXL series magnetic plates.

Available Products FXL-C

FXL-CT

Table-top control units for FXL series magnetic plates

Available Products FXL-CT

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What is a permanent magnetic chuck?

A permanent magnetic chuck uses the flow of permanent magnets to fix parts on which to execute mechanical workings. A mechanical system inside it generates the movement of the magnetic poles and directs the flow externally (ON) or internally (OFF). The switching process generally takes place by means of a lever which, connected to an eccentric shaft, allows the magnet assembly to move.

What is an electro-permanent magnetic chuck?

The permanent-electro system combines the advantages of permanent magnets and those of electromagnets.
An electromagnetic force applied for a minimum time is necessary to energize / orient the internal permanent magnets. Once magnetized, the product remains active with a permanent magnetic force. Similarly, an opposite electromagnetic force is required to deactivate the product. Unlike electromagnets, the product is FAILSAFE and does not heat up over time. Unlike permanent magnetic products there are no moving parts and the forces can be much higher.

How much force can an electro-permanent magnetic chuck generate?

The amount of magnetic flux induced in the workpiece is the factor that determines the clamping force. For optimal locking, the greatest possible magnetic flux must be induced in the workpiece. It means positioning the piece correctly on the north and south poles of the magnetic plane. The anchoring force is proportional to:

the square of the magnetic flux density present in the face in contact with the piece.
the area of the piece in contact with the magnetic plane, up to the maximum point of its saturation

Density reductions in magnetic flux can occur when the flux encounters magnetic resistance (reluctance). Simple examples can be the air gaps, for air gap we mean the average contact distance between the work piece and the magnetic plane. The main factors that can affect the flow density and the anchoring force of a piece of any size are the following:

Contact surface, surface finish, chemical composition, thickness, temperature.

The choice of the correct magnetic equipment must take into account all the factors described.

Will my processing/working system be magnetized?

Usually a cutting tool is made of a magnetically hard material, which means that it is susceptible to magnetism. If the instrument is working inside the magnetic field, it will probably magnetize (even if slightly). Generally, a partially magnetized cutting tool has no performance problems.