How does a magnetic base work?
How does a magnetic base work? |
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Magnetic bases can be one of two varieties: those with lever switches and those with push buttons
Although the ON/OFF for the magnet may vary, the way the system works is still the same. |
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The magnetic base is made up of four parts: one part non-ferrous metal spacer (metal that does not contain iron), two parts iron and a third part which is the magnet. | |||
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In the bored-out centre of the base is a permanent magnet which it has a North and South pole. | |||
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The non-ferrous metal spacer, aluminium in this example, sits between two iron sections and has a hole bored through the centre of all three. | |||
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The magnet, when it is rotated or pressed, acts as the ON/OFF switch for the magnetic base.
It is the movement of the magnet which magnetises the iron, effectively switching the base on and off. |
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When the poles of the magnet are lined up with the aluminium spacer, the magnet is OFF. | |||
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When the magnet is rotated so the poles line up with the ferrous plates, the magnet is ON. | |||
