Magnetic Patterning of Permanent-Magnet Rotors for Microscale Motor/Generators [report]

I. Zana, F. Herrault, D. P. Arnold, M. G. Allen
2005 unpublished
We present and characterize a process to pattern magnetic poles on small permanent-magnet (PM) rotors used in microscale, axial-flux, PM machines. Unlike other previously reported approaches, this approach uses a ferromagnetic magnetizing head (MH) and an externally applied magnetic field, and it offers the potential for moderate scalability and batch-magnetization of multiple parts. The process is verified using 8-pole annular PM rotors with thicknesses of 500 µm and 9.5 mm outer diameters.
more » ... magnetostatic, finite element analysis (FEA) is employed to examine the process and to verify the experimental magnetization patterns.
doi:10.21236/ada463729 fatcat:gdnsryeijzbvpb4vsoqwoftlfy