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  1. dcampbellpc

    AC Solenoid Design

    Can anyone suggest some good references (books, websites, etc.) for AC solenoid design. I am trying to improve chatter or hum of one of my products, and I cannot find any info on how to properly model and analyze the shading coil geometry and performance. Not a lot of people can make good AC...
  2. dcampbellpc

    Looking for some help and guidence.

    I have my BSME from a Lawrence Technological University, just outside Detroit. They offer a Masters in Automotive Engineering, but you'll obviously need you BS first. Even in the Mechanical Bachelor program, you can get a specialized degree in Thermal Sciences (Thermo, Heat Transfer, etc.)...
  3. dcampbellpc

    Chrome/Nickel coating to increase hardness

    You can also try a Ni/PTFE plating. Platers can generally get higher hardnesses by adding the teflon.
  4. dcampbellpc

    Solenoid armature design

    I work for a solenoid manufacturer. We typically use 12L14 steel for our armatures with no heat treatment. It has great magnetic properties and is relatively cost effect. If lead is not allowed in the application, you can try fully annealed 1215. Due to the lead removal, we have been forced...
  5. dcampbellpc

    B/H Curves relating to Magnetomotive Force

    I design solenoids, and my questions is relatively simple. When comparing 2 materials B/H curves, how do I tell which material will provide me with the better magnetomotive force in my solenoid application? I have a magnetic FEA program and can model different materials, but my results are...

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