Abstract
In this work, we demonstrate a novel method of extrusion-based 3D printing additive manufacturing of bonded magnets comprising 65 vol% anisotropic composite powders of Dy-free magfine Nd-Fe-B and Sm-Fe-N in nylon. The 3D printing was performed using a big area additive manufacturing (BAAM) process. The effects of various post-printing alignment with different magnetic field intensities and temperatures on the properties of the anisotropic bonded Nd-Fe-B + Sm-Fe-N composite magnets were investigated. Remanence increases with alignment magnetic field leading to an increase in energy product, (BH)max. For anisotropic Nd-Fe-B + Sm-Fe-N composite bonded magnets with a 65 vol% loading fraction, (BH)max of up to 11.3 MGOe are obtained. In addition, the magnetic properties of the bonded magnets can be tuned through the post-printing alignment of anisotropic particles in different directions without impairing the original shape-changing effect. This technique shows great promise for producing anisotropic bonded magnets with enhanced magnetic properties.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8-13 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
Volume | 467 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2018 |
Funding
This research was supported by the Critical Materials Institute, an Energy Innovation Hub funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Advanced Manufacturing Office.
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U.S. Department of Energy | |
Advanced Manufacturing Office | |
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy |