High Coercivity Samarium Cobalt Disc Magnets

High Coercivity Samarium Cobalt Disc Magnets
Product Introduction:
Golds-Magnets produces sintered high coercivity Samarium Cobalt disc magnets tailored for high-temperature motors, sensors, and aerospace actuators. Operating reliably up to 350°C, these Sm2Co17 and SmCo5 rare-earth magnets maintain stable magnetic output under severe thermal cycling and opposing magnetic fields. Vacuum induction melted and precision-ground, each disc provides consistent flux density and dimensional stability for critical industrial assemblies.
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Technical Parameters

Golds-Magnets produces sintered high coercivity Samarium Cobalt disc magnets tailored for high-temperature motors, sensors, and aerospace actuators. Operating reliably up to 350°C, these Sm2Co17 and SmCo5 rare-earth magnets maintain stable magnetic output under severe thermal cycling and opposing magnetic fields. Vacuum induction melted and precision-ground, each disc provides consistent flux density and dimensional stability for critical industrial assemblies.

 

Technical Specifications

 

Parameter

Specification Range

Test Standard / Condition

Material Grade

26H to 33H, 28HE to 32HE (Sm2Co17 series)

IEC 60404-8-1

Remanence (Br)

10.5 - 11.8 kGs (1.05 - 1.18 T)

Ambient (20°C)

Coercivity (Hc)

>= 9.5 kOe (756 kA/m)

Ambient (20°C)

Intrinsic Coercivity (Hci)

>= 25 - 35 kOe

Ambient (20°C)

Max. Energy Product ((BH)max)

26 - 33 MGOe (207 - 263 kJ/m3)

Closed-circuit hysteresis graph

Max. Operating Temperature

300°C - 350°C

Total flux loss < 3% after 1000 hrs

Reversible Temp. Coefficient of Br

-0.030% /°C

Measured between 20°C and 200°C

Density

8.2 - 8.4 g/cm3

Archimedes method

Standard Diameters (OD)

3 mm - 100 mm

+/- 0.05 mm standard, +/- 0.01 mm precision ground

Standard Thickness (T)

1 mm - 50 mm

+/- 0.05 mm

 

Key Features

Thermal Demagnetization Resistance:

High Hci values (>= 25 kOe) prevent irreversible magnetic loss in opposition fields and elevated ambient temperatures up to 350°C.

Oxidation Stability:

Low iron content in the base matrix eliminates the need for heavy protective plating in standard industrial atmospheric conditions.

Low Temperature Coefficient:

Stable magnetic output across wide thermal swings ensures predictable sensor feedback and motor torque consistency.

Anisotropic Alignment:

Magnetic domains locked parallel to the polar axis during powder pressing maximize surface flux density on pole faces.

 

Applications

 

Aerospace Actuators: Brushless DC motors operating in high-altitude environments subject to intense thermal dissipation limits.


Downhole Petroleum Tools: MWD (Measurement While Drilling) sensors and high-temperature turbine alternators operating at 250°C+.


Defense Electronics: Traveling-wave tubes (TWTs), klystrons, and missile guidance gyroscopes.


Precision Instrumentation: Galvanometer movements, atomic clocks, and magnetically coupled pumps handling corrosive chemicals.

 

Customization

 

Golds-Magnets configures disc magnets to exact engineering blueprints.
• Dimensional Variations: Diameters from 2 mm to 120 mm; thicknesses down to 0.5 mm.
• Magnetic Orientation: Axial magnetization through thickness, diametral magnetization, multi-pole face magnetization on request.


Coatings & Finishes:
• Uncoated (standard, passivated surface)
• Nickel-Copper-Nickel (Ni-Cu-Ni, 15 - 25 um)
• Parylene coating for medical or hermetic sealing applications
Tolerances: Diamond-wheel surface grinding achieves parallel tolerances down to +/- 0.005 mm for tight-assembly rotor stacks. 

 

Manufacturing & Quality Control

Manufacturing Process Flow

• Raw Material Melting: Vacuum induction melting of Samarium, Cobalt, Iron, Copper, and Zirconium ingots.
• Jet Milling: Closed-loop inert gas milling reduces alloy ingots to uniform particle distribution (3 - 5 um).
• Magnetic Alignment & Compaction: Isostatic pressing under a 2.5 T magnetic field to orient crystal anisotropy.
• Sintering: Liquid-phase sintering in a high-vacuum furnace at 1100°C - 1200°C, followed by multi-stage solution and aging heat treatments.
• Precision Machining: Wire-EDM slicing and diamond-wheel surface grinding to final blueprint dimensions.
• Magnetization: Pulse magnetization using custom electromagnet fixtures.

Quality Control Protocol

• Hysteresis Graph Testing: Every production lot is tested on an IC-C-500 hysteresis graph meter at 20°C and 150°C to verify Br, Hc, and (BH)max.
• Dimensional Verification: 100% optical sorting and automated laser micrometer inspection for outer diameter and thickness.
• Corrosion & Salt Spray Testing: ASTM B117 salt spray exposure testing conducted on random sample batches for plated variants.

 

 

 

 

 

Packaging & Documentation

 

Packaging Standards
• Magnetic Shielding: High-permeability cold-rolled steel shielding containers ensure external magnetic field leakage remains below IATA dangerous goods shipping limits (< 0.005 pt at 2.1 m).
• Physical Protection: Vacuum-sealed anti-static blister packs separated by high-density polyethylene foam blocks to prevent chipping and edge fracturing during transit.


Documentation Provided with Shipment
• Material Test Report (MTR) detailing lot-specific remanence (Br) and coercivity (Hci).
• Certificate of Conformance (CoC) referencing ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for rare-earth alloy handling.

 

FAQ

 

Q: What is the primary operational advantage of high coercivity SmCo over standard NdFeB magnets?

A: SmCo maintains stable magnetic output and resists irreversible demagnetization at temperatures above 180°C where NdFeB grades (even N-SH or UH grades) experience significant flux degradation. Additionally, SmCo exhibits superior corrosion resistance without requiring heavy rare-earth elements like dysprosium.

Q: Can SmCo disc magnets be machined after sintering?

A: Sintered SmCo is extremely hard and brittle (similar to ceramics). It cannot be drilled or milled using conventional tooling. All holes, slots, or tight dimensional features must be machined via wire-EDM or ultrasonic grinding during the manufacturing phase prior to final magnetization.

Q: What is the typical lead time for custom-dimension disc magnet prototypes?

A: Standard tooling availability allows sample production and magnetic testing within 2 to 3 weeks. Full production runs require 4 to 6 weeks depending on grinding complexity and plating requirements.

Q: Do these magnets require plating for standard industrial environments?

A: In dry, non-corrosive industrial environments, uncoated SmCo operates reliably because it does not oxidize rapidly. For humid environments, chemical exposure, or medical applications, nickel or parylene coatings are recommended to prevent surface dusting.

 

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