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How to Choose a Magnet Grade

After identifying the material best suited for your magnet or magnetic assembly, the next step is to determine the specific grade of material needed for your application. For Neodymium, Samarium Cobalt, and Ceramic materials, the grade is an indicator of magnet strength: the higher the material grade number, the stronger that magnet. Alnico is a…

How to Reduce Risk in Manufacturing Magnet Assemblies

When manufacturing magnetic assemblies, there is additional risk involved when utilizing magnetized magnets due to the nature of the components. There is risk to both the assembly itself and the technician. As experts in magnetic assemblies and their fabrication, Dura minimizes these risks to safely and effectively deliver your magnetic assemblies.

Benefits of Coordinate Measuring Machines for Magnets

When creating custom magnets or magnetic assemblies, ensuring the final measurements properly align with the CAD model is imperative. At Dura Magnetics, we employ a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) during our quality inspection process. The CMM provides efficient, accurate, and consistent measurements of multidimensional shapes to ensure our customers receive conforming product every time. A…

Choosing the Correct Cup & Base Magnetic Assembly

The magnetic cup and base assembly is a simple, but very useful, magnetic assembly.  The magnetic base allows for it to be attached to most ferrous surfaces, while the steel cup allows for several different attachment possibilities…

Using Magnets Instead of Fasteners or Welding as a Means of Joining Parts

Who out there hasn’t been faced with an application that requires parts to be joined or connected together? Sometimes the connection requirement is only temporary and we’ll reach for clamps because they are quick and easy to use. In other instances when we need something more secure, we would think to use a mechanical fastener because screws are reliable and inexpensive. Welding is a good choice when the joint needs to be strong and more permanent. However, there are drawbacks to all of these options. However, there are drawbacks to all of these options. Clamps can be cumbersome, and mechanical fasteners require advanced planning for drilling and location mounting holes. The strength and permanency of welding can also become its biggest downside because once something is welded in place, it cannot be easily changed or adapted. The simple solution to these problems may be to use magnetic assemblies, which are produced in a variety of shapes and sizes…

Benefits & Advantages of Magnetic Assemblies

Each post in our Tech Talk blog is designed to help you better understand the complex and sometimes confusing world of magnets.  In recent posts, we discussed material grade selection, machinability of magnetic alloy, and understanding how materials such as N52 neodymium are classified.  This post explains how magnetic assemblies work and why they are…