Ndfeb magnets can be divided into bonded NdFeb and sintered NdFeb. The difference between the two magnets is mainly in the production process: bonded neodymium magnet is injection molding by adding NdFeb magnetic powder to the adhesive; sintered neodymium magnet is vacuumed and molded by high temperature heating.
1. Custom sintered neodymium magnet
In the process of sintering magnet manufacturing, neodymium magnet powder is mixed with appropriate additives and heated by high temperature sintering process. In the sintering process, the neodymium magnet powder particles will be combined to form a stable magnetic structure, thus forming a magnet with strong magnetism. Generally, through sintering, only blank can be produced, and then through mechanical processing (such as wire cutting, slicing, grinding, etc.) to become a magnet of various shapes. Sintered NdFeb is a hard and brittle material that is difficult to process, with large loss during processing. But the advantage is that sintered magnets usually have a high magnetic force and magnetic energy product, and have good temperature stability.
Sintered Ndfeb is generally divided into axial magnetization and radial magnetization, and the magnetization direction can be customized according to the required work needs, while sintered Ndfeb has poor corrosion resistance and is easy to oxidize, so it is necessary to deposit on its surface, common nickel plating, galvanized, epoxy plating and so on.
2. Custom bonded neodymium magnet
The bonded neodymium magnet is used adhesive to bond the neodymium magnet powder with other metal elements, so it is magnetic in all directions and resistant to corrosion. In the manufacturing process, neodymium magnet powder and adhesive are mixed to form a magnet by pressure or injection molding. Because it is molded by injection molding, the density is generally only 80% of the theoretical, and the magnetism is weaker than the sintered neodymium magnet. But the manufacturing method of bonded neodymium magnets allows for more complex shapes and structures, and can be used in combination with other materials.
The above is the introduction of the difference between the production processing technology of bonded NdFeb and sintered NdFeb. Both types of custom neodynium permanent magnets have their advantages and application scenarios. Sintered magnet is commonly used in applications that require high magnetic force and temperature stability, such as engines, sensors, and nuclear magnetic resonance equipment. Bonded magnet is suitable for applications that require custom shapes and structures, such as magnetic pusher pins, magnetic labels, etc.
In short, the manufacturing process of sintered magnet and bonding magnet is different, and the choice of the appropriate process depends on the specific application needs.