Electric Motor Core Material: Steel Laminate vs Soft Magnetic Powder
- Horizon Technology
- 04.05.2021
- Powdered Metallurgy
Vehicles are filled with motors -- and the number continues to climb. More motors means more performance demands. And that means more research is necessary to identify ...
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SMCs Are Changing Cooling System Design in Electric Vehicles & More
- Horizon Technology
- 03.18.2021
- Magnetics
Large cooling fan assemblies meant to cool electric motors consume a lot of energy and space. There’s a need for new solutions for electric motor designs that offer ...
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Judging the Efficiency of Different Electric Vehicle Motor Designs
- Horizon Technology
- 02.11.2021
- Powdered Metallurgy
You’d have a hard time finding a vehicle today that doesn’t have several auxiliary electric motors. Even internal combustion engines use electric motors throughout the ...
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Powder Metallurgy Cost by Materials
- Horizon Technology
- 11.12.2020
- Powdered Metallurgy
Choosing powder metallurgy materials means you must consider a handful of different factors, including desired part performance, market availability, and more. While all ...
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Explaining Core Losses In AC Electric Motors
- Horizon Technology
- 09.24.2020
- Powdered Metallurgy
Keeping core losses low in AC electric motors can certainly be a challenge, but when it’s done, it can wildly increase the efficiency of your motor.
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Applications for DC & AC Motor Stators
- Horizon Technology
- 09.21.2020
- Powdered Metallurgy
Modern powder metal (PM) components first appeared in self-lubricating bearings and Lionel Train wheels. But the powder metallurgy process has evolved, just as DC and AC ...
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COMPONENT SPOTLIGHT: Engine Mounting System
- Horizon Technology
- 06.09.2020
- Magnetics
Powder metal parts have been synonymous with the automotive industry for decades. Still, manufacturers continue to unearth new uses for powder metallurgy in the auto. ...
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Decoding Hysteresis Loss in DC Motors With the BH Magnetization Curve
- Horizon Technology
- 06.05.2020
- Powdered Metallurgy
Looking for the right material and process for your metal project? You can learn a great deal about the properties of a ferromagnetic material by studying its magnetic ...
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What Is Soft Magnetic Composite?
- Horizon Technology
- 04.27.2020
- FAQ
In recent decades, trends in automotive and other industries have spiked demand for new magnetic materials. As a result, in the mid-1990s the very first components made ...
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Basic Design Considerations & Rules of Powder Metallurgy Materials
- Horizon Technology
- 04.15.2020
- Powdered Metallurgy
Whether you're new to the world of powder metallurgy design or want to take your current component to the next level, you’re going to need help. Since powder metal is ...
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