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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.
Since its incorporation in 1961, Dura Magnetics has been a leading manufacturer of fabricated alnico magnets. Alnico is an acronym used to reference the three primary elements used in the manufacturing process; aluminum, nickel, and cobalt. Prior to the 1970’s and the advent of rare earth magnets, alnico was the strongest type of permanent magnet. …
A customer’s recent four magnet sample request (similar shape/size in Neodymium, Samarium Cobalt, Alnico, and Ceramic Ferrite) illustrates some of the challenges associated with selecting the proper magnet material. Instead of simply fulfilling this request, we took the time to discuss project specifics and learned that our customer was interested in reducing the cost and…