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A Voice Coil Actuator (VCA) is based on the principle of the Lorentz force. This principle states that whenever current is set to flow through a coil which is located in a magnetic field, it experiences a force. In the case of a VCA, the coil can move freely; when current flows through it, it is pushed in a straight line by the magnetic field.
The direction and the amount of movement depend on the direction and the strength of the current applied. Since there will be no physical contact between the moving parts like gears or screws, hence the motion is smooth, and their precision is enhanced.
Therefore, such a variant of actuators finds application demanding very fast and accurate positioning like loudspeakers, certain medical devices, or optical systems.
The unique performance characteristics are what make voice coil actuators convenient devices for precision motion control work. The major one is their fast response; acceleration and deceleration are speedy owing to their low moving mass and no mechanical transmission parts. Since there is no physical contact between the moving coil and the magnetic field, this means it is frictionless.
There is no wear caused in the moving parts so an effective and repeatable motion is established. Typically VCAs work over very short stroke ranges, thereby making them best applicable wherever the needs are small, precise linear movements. Other major characteristics include high accuracy, silent operation, and low maintenance, which make it suitable for fine works in aerospace, medical device, and electronic applications.
In addition to its own expert engineering team, Norck Robotics provides access to a network of hundreds of top-tier system integrators, robot manufacturers, and component suppliers across the United States, Germany, and Europe.
Working with Norck Robotics reduces dependency on manual labor, increases production consistency, and secures your operations against unforeseen disruptions, quality issues, and fluctuations. This enhances your company's supply chain resilience.
Norck Robotics advances digital automation by developing custom-designed robot grippers, advanced vision systems, and innovative simulation software. With an AI-driven, data-centric approach, it enables smarter system design, optimal performance, and predictive maintenance solutions.
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Fast and smooth motion is what fast and precise applications demand, and this is what the high speed and acceleration capabilities of Voice Coil Actuators (VCAs) are bringing to the field. Below are some of those small odorless kittens that show VCAs to be performable in high-speed responses and fine control applications:
They are used in ventilators, surgical tools, and drug delivery systems.
Enabling fast and accurate responses to airflow control, dosage, or mechanical positioning.
Examples of quick focusing can be seen in cameras, microscopy, or optical inspection tools.
he quick action enables rapid directing of glare, thus improving the quality of an image and minimizing time for eliminating blur.
This is good speed of the vca in applications such as laser scanner, barcode reader, and 3D Imaging Systems.
The time involves is less for actuation, while the motion tends to be fast and accurate for high-resolution scans without distortion or delay.
During the tests, components are operated by the VCAs to be fast-moving and/or vibrated artificially.
Quick acceleration and deceleration along with vibration and movement have made them suitable for testing parts against dynamic stress conditions.
VCAs find application in flight simulators, targeting systems, and optical stabilization.
The high acceleration and fast response of the VCA guarantee accuracy in simulation or targeting even under rapidly changing conditions.
Even in semiconductor equipment or micro-assembly machines, VCAs are also capable of making small but fast movements-placements of microchips-centering, loading-components, as well as general handling.
VCAs find utmost utility in applications with speed, accuracy, and smooth motion as their primary considerations. Where Variable Contraction Accelerators have zero lag and absolutely no friction during inertia, they further define the thrust from the very modern high-speed design. All industries, from bio-technology to aeronautics and advanced metal-working, follow-defined need for such products.
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