Magnetic Workholding Manufacturer Establishes a Materials Permeability Laboratory
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RALEIGH NC, MAY 4, 2012: DocMagnet Inc., designers and manufacturers of specialized magnetic workholding and material handling equipment has opened their Materials Permeability Lab to test ferromagnetic materials for magnetic susceptibility. The ability of a magnet to hold on metal is completely reliant on the permeability of the material. This permeability can vary significantly across alloys due to treatment method and chemical composition.
Michael Gaunce, DocMagnet Design Engineer commented: "The flux density at the material's interface with the pole is the most important factor for determining clamp force, knowing these values under varying conditions makes application feasibility that much easier". In addition, the process will also test for the material's ability to self-demagnetize.
Ed Kroliczak, Head of Sales & Marketing is excited about the potential to help his customers understand magnetic workholding and how the products offered by DocMagnet can increase the customer's productivity, reducing machining downtime. He also commented: "this is just another example of how DocMagnet leaps further ahead of the competition; no one in the industry has this capability and we bringing proven scientific methods into the magnetic market. This lab is going to be the talk of the town at the International Manufacturing and Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago this September".
For additional information visit their website at www.docmagnet.com
