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Duplicate Fingers – 100% Switch Test Solutions from SMAC
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 Posted Sep 11 2007
Filed under: Actuator
 SMAC Electric Actuators - Moving Coil Technology Electric Actuators from SMAC provide innovative switch test solutions to automotive suppliers & White Goods manufacturers… Carlsbad, CA - Electric Actuators from SMAC Inc is proving to be ideal for OEM’s & component manufacturers in a variety of ‘switch test’ applications. SMAC have provided solutions to 100% test a variety of ‘switch’ applications which include: Car stereo control panels & volume control knob, car horn buttons, car door handles, wing mirrors, glove box compartments, seat belt buckles & boot latches to name but a few. The unique solution provided by SMAC is quickly becoming the defacto switch test solution for a number of large component suppliers to the automotive industry around the world. This is due to the ability to provide a relatively low cost ‘off the shelf’ system that can be easily customised to provide: Force & position feedback in a single integrated unit. The ability to capture & plot data to enable precise measurement of force versus position. To be able to verify hysteresis & switch differential. To provide a single unit / solution that performs both life test and qualitative test at the same time. The unique ability of the SMAC Electric Actuators to be able to quantify & replicate the feel & touch of human fingers more accurately & precisely than humans themselves. To deliver 100% data provision for SPC & quality inspection systems to comply with ISO / TS16949 standards. Until the introduction of the SMAC Electric Actuators solution providers were using a variety of standard pneumatic devices along with ball screws and unreliable load cells. Both difficult & expensive to build & maintain. The SMAC switch test solution is provided in a single, compact designed unit for easy installation and maintenance. The SMAC solution is easily programmed via a NI LabVIEW program module. SMAC Inc is the world leader in Electric Actuator based on Moving Coil Technology and associated control systems. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California USA with subsidiaries throughout Europe, Asia & Japan. SMAC delivers high tech solutions to industry with linear & rotary actuators, positioning stages and electronic control solutions.
New Compact and Robust SMAC Programmable Electric Cylinder is Only 12 mm in Diameter
Posted Oct 02 2008
Filed under: Actuator Linear Actuator
 SMAC Inc is launching its new CAL12 series of electric actuators. The CAL12 series have 12mm diameter with a stroke length of 10mm. They have been designed to offer a long life cycle and much more precise & repeatable force control and positioning, and are the first linear motors to challenge conventional LVDT devices.
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SMAC Electric Actuators Replacing Pneumatics in Glass Manufacturing Applications
Posted Aug 06 2008
Filed under: Actuator Linear Actuator Linear Motor
 SMAC electric actuators based on Moving Coil Technology are rapidly replacing pneumatic and electro-pneumatic conventional solutions in such glass manufacturing operations as scoring and bevelling of solar panels - LCD panels and inline glass production.
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SMAC Technology Moving Coil Actuator Explained
Posted Jul 31 2008
Filed under: Actuator Linear Motor
 At the heart of all SMAC actuators is the moving coilThe principle is broadly the same as you will find in any permanent magnet loudspeaker. The voice coil sits in a strong magnetic field, and by passing a current through the coil a force is generated in either direction.
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Inline CMM Means No Defective Parts Shipped to End Users
Posted Jun 09 2008
Filed under: Linear Motor X-Y Positioning
 Automotive industry parts and assembly quality standards have moved from sigma level sampling to zero defect requirements. This can be achieved through a combination of containment through 100% inspections(eliminating bad parts) and correction through immediate feedback and adjustment.
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LXYM15 Series Open Frame XY Stage by SMAC
Posted Mar 19 2008
Filed under: Actuator X-Y Positioning
 SMAC 2 axis XY moving coil stage of open frame construction. This actuator is intended for use in applications where it is necessary to move a sample over an optical inspection device and view through the sample. Utilising standard, proven SMAC components the XY stage provides accurate positioning capability at superior speed to alternative motorised devices. Positioning across the entire range of movement (15mm) is achievable in less than 100ms. Precision guiding systems, strategically positioned relative to the stage insert, ensure flatness across the system.
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Diesel Injector Assembly Inspection – Constant Spring Rate & Test of Shims
Posted Feb 11 2008
Filed under: Actuator
 A single SMAC electric actuator eliminates “stack up of errors” and feedback force and position SMAC Moving Coil Actuators (MCA) are helping a world leading manufacturer of diesel injectors to reduce emissions by using an actuator to determine the spring characteristics in their injectors. The standard SMAC characteristics of programmable force control coupled to a sub-micron resolution encoder feedback ensures that the measurement of spring rates and deflection are carried out with great accuracy and repeatability.
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Compact & Integrated LXY System Automates Safety Critical Components Inspection
Posted Feb 01 2008
Filed under: Actuator Rotary Actuator
 SMAC Moving Coil Actuators (MCA) are now used by a major international parts supplier to the automotive industry for measuring & testing safety critical air bag components. With 100% parts testing of all components now a prerequisite within the automotive industry SMAC’s compact & integrated LXY system has now become a defacto standard where a cost effective, reliable & precise solution is required. SMAC has produced a highly successful system where previously lasers & vision systems have failed. The fully automated solution which was originally conducted by human hand is now used to 100% measure & test inline production of air bag components
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Compact Low Profile Gripper, GRP17 Series for QC Measuring and Parts Handling by SMAC
Posted Jan 22 2008
Filed under: Servo Controller
 The GRP17 has been developed to provide a compact low profile gripper which provides high performance in a small package size. The unit has a stroke length of 5mm per jaw and encoder resolution options of 5, 1 or 0.5 micron. The low moving mass, coupled to zero backlash and low hysteresis provides you with the capacity to perform very high speed moves within tightly defined performance envelopes. Due to the high degree of accuracy and repeatability the unit is especially useful for QC measuring while parts are being handled, making it ideal for inline QC inspection.
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SMAC Linear & Rotary Actuators – Offer Precise Force Control & Accurate Repeatable Positioning
Posted Nov 30 2007
Filed under: Actuator
 SMAC provide a comprehensive selection of combined linear & rotary actuators with either direct drive or gearbox equipped rotary units. They are fully programmable in force/torque, position & speed in all axes with data feedback facility. Unique ability “Soft-land” is ideal for handling delicate components to avoid damage. Accurate repeatable positioning to +/- 2 encoder counts. Standard linear resolution on all SMAC actuators is 5 micron with 1micron, half micron and 0.1 micron options available on most models. The rotary resolution varies between 4864 counts for gearbox units and
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SMAC Moving Coil Actuators Provide Accurate and Repeatable 100% Measurement on Automated Inline Inspection
Posted Nov 20 2007
Filed under: Actuator
 SMAC were approached by a leading automotive parts manufacturer to solve what had been a long term inspection problem. A key component used in the air suspension system had a critical tolerance which was dictated by the height of a rubber insert. Traditionally this was inspected by hand with a digital gauge but variance caused by operator error was too great. Therefore automation was essential but accurate and repeatable 100% measurement of this rubber part had proved impossible until SMAC Moving Coil Actuators were chosen as a solution
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SOFTLAND onto Fragile Components - Die Bonder Head from SMAC
Posted Oct 26 2007
Filed under: Actuator
 SMAC Linear Rotary Actuators such as LAR-AR series have been successfully used in die bonding and smart card applications. Unique ability “Softland” is ideal for handling fragile and brittle components. SMAC provide automation solutions for a wide variety of Electronics applications. The SMAC unique “Softland” routine within the actuator allows the rod to approach at high speed then land on the surface of a component with a low programmable force. This unique feature is extremely useful whenever delicate or high value components are being handled.
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SMAC Linear Slide Actuators Offer a High Degree of Speed & Position Repeatability to Improve Your System
Posted Oct 23 2007
Filed under: Linear Actuator
 SMAC linear slide actuators (Moving Coil Technology) such as LASW20 series are successfully used in high speed bowl feeder & escapement mechanism. 50,000 cycle/hour Can run 24/7 Units have been in the field for 18 months with no failures Life test unit currently at 250,000,000 cycles
SMAC linear slide actuators are also ideal for very demanding applications such as scanning, bottle ejecting, labeling, positioning, gauging and inspection
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100% Automated Inline Thread Checking from SMAC
Posted Oct 10 2007
Filed under: Actuator
 Having problems with your current inspection system with Eddy Currant or cameras….? Or are you still gauging parts manually? A unique automated contact measurement system from SMAC successfully automates these inspection procedures and perform even in poor environment where conventional solutions have failed. SMAC Linear/Rotary actuators such as the LAR55 series have been implemented by numerous customers for 100% thread check inspection.
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Actuator - Electric Cylinders Offer a Long Lifespan
Posted Jul 31 2007
Filed under: Actuator
 SMAC is pleased to announce the introduction of its new CA range of electric cylinders. Starting with 25 and 35mm diameter actuators the range will consist of cylinders from 8 to 100mm diameters with stroke lengths of up to 100mm. They have been designed to accept a wide variety of mounting options that include ISO, DIN, VDMA, CETOP, JFPA and NFPA standards and dimensions.
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