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placed against one side of the magnet (Figure 2) creates a more efficient path for the flux lines to follow. It also creates a radiating pattern favoring one pole, which effectively points the majority of the magnetic energy in one direction.

About Rare-Earth Magnets - Lee Valley Tools

When a magnet is placed in a ferromagnetic cup (Figure 3), the cup further magnifies the effect by eliminating the air gap (air is a poor conductor of magnetic fields) and brings both poles of the magnet to grip on the same surface. This is similar in principle to a horseshoe magnet. A rareearth magnet in a steel cup provides four times the strength of a bare magnet. A cup provides a disc magnet the optimal magnetic flux focus into the smallest gap area. How much magnetic energy is enough? When dealing with larger magnets, the magnet's field of influence can exceed the saturation point of thin metal. As an example, a one-inch rare-earth magnet in a ferromagnetic cup requires a force of 28 lb to release it from 1/4" plate steel, but only 14 lb to release it from the steel used in automobile bodies. Back to top Magnet Cups

The primary reason to use magnet cups is to increase the attractive power of a magnet. The cup will normally increase strength by a factor of 4. Once the cup is screwed in place and the magnet popped in, there is little chance of it ever popping out, whether accidentally or intentionally. However, if you think that you will ever need to remove the magnet and cup, you can file or cut a slot down the side walls as shown. This gives you the option of inserting a small pointed tool to pry out the magnet. For cups that are counterbored, you would have to bend a small hook on the end of your prying tool. Although magnet cups are normally installed using wood screws, you have the option of using the equivalent size flat-head machine screw. Where you can drill though your workpiece, this allows you to capture the projecting screw end with a nut. The nut could be counterbored if required, installed with a small socket or nut driver. If this appeals to you, but not the unsightly hole, you can counterbore deep enough to hold both the nut and a matching plug cut with a Snug Plug cutter. If you ever have to remove the magnet cup, the plug can be drilled out using a drill bit 1/64" to 1/32" smaller than the plug, exposing the nut. Using machine screws and nuts can also be beneficial when working with softwoods, particularly when they are thin. If the screw doesnt have sufficient bite, the force that can be exerted on the screw can in some instances rip it out of the wood. Capturing the screw with a nut from the back side

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