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Magnets are generally used in “circuits”. This means that magnets are typically used in conjunction with other materials such as steel or iron to direct the flux to achieve the results desired. Often determining which magnet to use, what shape, size, the shape and size of the metal components such as return paths and pole pieces and such can be very challenging. This is because there is very little published data available. It is difficult to learn this when required because it takes time, and generally the effort required to learn and implement ends up being uneconomical unless the company is going to specialize in magnet circuit designs.
At MCE, we have a solution for your magnet design problems. We can fully engineer and design a solution, regardless of what your application is. Whether it be for a coupling to transmit torque, a magnetic bearing, reed switch, proximity switches, sputtering or other applications involving predicting the flux or force from a magnet, we have the experience, the technology, and the resources.
The following steps describe the process:
- Generate a simple requirement sheet. We will later develop this into a Statement of Work (SOW). The requirement sheet must clearly state what you want the magnet to do for you, or what specific requirements you have for the magnetic field. Send this information to our sales department.
- Next, MCE will refine the above requirement sheet. An engineer will be assigned to query you on any details required to further understand what exactly you require.
- Subsequent to this, you can expect to receive a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost for the design. Our minimum design initiation charge is $2500.00 so you should expect to see a design cost equal to or above that.
- Once you have received the ROM cost, you can determine if you are interested in getting a firm quotation. At this point, our engineers can offer you alternate solutions or suggestions on how you could achieve your goals, but remember, they will be unable to “design” the solution since we would not have done a Finite Element Analysis. If you wish to pursue this further, let us know and we will finalize the SOW and send you firm quotation.
- If you are ready to proceed with us designing and engineering your solution, you should then have your purchasing department place a purchase order based on the quotation given. Generally designs take about six weeks to complete.
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