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INGCO S-CS-R-CS2351, Saw Rotor( S-CS-R-CS2351)

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The rotor, also known as the armature, is a critical component within the motor of an electric circular saw. It plays a vital role in converting electrical energy into mechanical energy, driving the saw blade for cutting. Here’s a breakdown of its functions, materials, design, and some additional features:

Function:

• The primary function of the rotor is to create rotational force (torque) within the motor. This torque is then transferred to the saw blade via the motor shaft, causing the blade to spin at high speed, enabling cutting operations.

Material:

• To ensure both efficient operation and durability, the rotor is typically constructed from a lightweight yet strong metal like:
  • Laminated Steel: Often used for its ability to minimize eddy current losses (energy losses within the metal) while maintaining good structural integrity.
  • Copper: Provides excellent electrical conductivity for efficient current flow, but might be less common due to its higher cost compared to laminated steel.

Design:

The specific design of the rotor can vary depending on the motor type and power of the circular saw. However, some common design elements include:

• Shaft: A central steel shaft that connects the rotor to the motor housing and ultimately to the saw blade. The rotor spins around this shaft.
• Laminations: The rotor core might be constructed from stacked steel laminations to minimize eddy current losses.
• Windings: Coils of insulated copper wire are wrapped around the rotor core. When electric current passes through these windings, a magnetic field is generated.
• Commutator (For DC Motors): In DC motors, a commutator is a rotating electrical switch that reverses the direction of current flow in the windings at specific intervals. This maintains the rotational direction of the rotor. (Brush-less DC motors might not have a commutator.)