A solenoid, or generally referred to as a "hammer" here at Index, is what is used to form each braille dot.
After a several year long development project, the V5 hammers are ready to surface with their introduction in the BrailleBox V5. The precise dot forming technology depends upon the solenoids to form the dots by pressing the paper against an anvil of hardened steel. This method secures the high dot quality. As a braille reader you will notice the outstanding braille dot quality.
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The most significant improvements on the V5 Hammers are:
- Mechanical impact energy is increased with 50% - [even better braille dot quality]
- Maximum frequency is increased from 100 Hz to 120 Hz - [faster embossing speed, by ca 20%]
- Power consumption is reduced to less than 50%
- The life cycle is significantly increased
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The key to the fine tuning of the V5 hammer has been the ability to measure the exact piston motion during the dot forming process.
The most important factor gathered was that the Kinetic energy needs to remain above the required operating limit. In order for us to successfully increase the hammer speed it is important to preserve the following:
- Reduce the piston rebound time
- Increase the efficiency of the hammer - by this maintaining a moderate operating temperature.
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Visit Index Braille at Sight City in the Blista Brailletec booth #D1 for the opportunity to receive a live demonstration of the new V5 Braille embossers.
Can't make it to Sight City? Then we will send a Braille sample to you. | |
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