Ndfeb Magnets By Maxima Resources

What is a Neodymium Magnet?

A Neodymium magnet, also known as NdFeB or Neo magnet, is the strongest known type of permanent magnet. Because of their lightweight, strength and the consistency of their magnetization, Neodymium Magnets have become a popular choice for a wide variety of applications, from loudspeakers to magnetic therapy jewelry. A rare earth magnet is made from an alloy of neodymium, iron, and boron.

Machining & Magnetization



Adams designs and manufactures its own magnetizing fixtures either for use in house by customers as required.

Unlike other types of magnets, Neodymium magnets have a high resistance to demagnetization. They cannot be formed with conventional drilling, turning or milling processes, and must be ground before they are magnetized. Additionally, large or complex assemblies are usually magnetized prior to assembly. Standard tolerances for Neo magnetsare +/-.005 for ground dimensions. They require extremely high magnetizing fields and particular consideration must be given to this when designing complex assemblies. A Neodymium magnetcan be magnetized in any direction as long as it is aligned properly. In some instances multiple pole magnetization is not possible; when it is possible, special fixtures are required.

Temperature Considerations with Neodymium Magnets

A low coercivity grade Neodymium magnet may begin to lose strength if heated above 176A A F (80A A C). High coercivity grade Neodymium Magnets have been developed to function at temperatures up to 428A A F (220A A C) with little irreversible loss. The need for low temperature coefficient in neodymium magnet applications has triggered several grades to be developed to meet specific operating requirements. Please refer to our chart of magnetic properties to compare the characteristics of each grade.

Demagnetization Curves



A second quadrant demagnetization curve provides information about the magnetic characteristics of a magnet, including the magnetic field strength and how resistant it is to demagnetize. How it is used in a magnetic circuit will affect its performance. When a permanent magnet is fully magnetized, its magnetic domains are aligned. Certain conditions such as temperature and reverse magnetic fields can cause some of the domains to lose this alignment and reverse, triggering the magnet to lose some or all of its magnetic field.

Corrosion Protection

While today's Neo magnets are more temperature and corrosion-resistant, a protective coating is still necessary for certain applications.

Gluing Magnets

Several factors must be considered to assure the effective performance of the magnet, the adhesive and the resulting bond. These include the chemical and physical properties of the magnets and the surfaces to which they are affixed. Detailed coverage of all these factors, along with some adhesives to try, is covered in our white paper Gluing Magnets.

Neodymium Magnet Applications

Neodymium magnets have replaced Alnico and ferrite magnets in many applications where strong permanent magnets are required, because their greater strength allows the use of smaller, lighter magnets.