Fabrication & Assembly

 It's fair to say that most magents are not utilized as a solitary part. Rather they are assembled with other components into a working device. These devices are then utilized applications (equipment) to serve needs within an industry or market segment. Looking at the examples in the lists below should help clarify the distinction in terms. For example, a magnet might be built into a motor (device) used to power a car windshield wiper (application) in the automotive market segment. Arnold provides magnets and assemblies to all of these market segments. 

Devices Application Examples Market Segments

 
Motors & Generators
Magnetic Couplings
Hysteresis Drives
Holding Apparatus
Sensors & Switches
Solenoids & Actuators
Wave Guides
Recording Media 

Application Examples

 
Washing Machine Motor
Wind Power Generator
Corrosve Fluid Pumps
HVAC Damper Positioner
Roof Antenna Holder
Rotary Position Holder
Electric Door Locks
TWT
Hard Disc Drive (Media)
Hard Dik Drive (RW head)
Medical Drapes
MRI
Portable Electric Tools
Garage Door Openers 

Market Segments

 
Advertising Signs
Automotive
Computer & Peripherals
Sonsumer & Appliance
Industrial Products
Military & Aerospace
Oil & Gas
Power Generation
Reprographic Systems
Security Systems
Telecommunications

Arnold has several factory locations with the personnel, skills, tools, machinery and materials to convert magnets into devices or subassemblies. These factories are located in Switzerland, the United Kingdom, The USA (two locations) and China.  

One example of specialized equipment available to Arnold personnel is a Dynamic Balancer for balancing motor/generator rotors. Additionally, machining equipment includes wire EDM and ID slicing in addtiion to the usual complement of surface and OD grinders and diamond wheel slicers. 

 Quality is a critical element in our manufacturing. Each operator is tasked to perform to rigorous quality standards and is provided all the tools necessary to do so. Nevertheless, some of our product is utilized in zero-failure tolerance applications and is inspected 100% using sophisticated measuring and field mapping equipment, some designed and built by Arnold personnel.