22 Jun SEG Prototype
The first prototype Stator Ring Demonstrator was a learning experience and lacks only magnetization....
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22 Jun Prototype Unfinished Parts
Once the exact materials are selected, these basic parts will be machined to a very high precision....
22 Jun Neodymium Metal
Nd60 rare-earth is a shiny metal and it will stay that way once the SEG is operational....
22 Jun Rare-Earth Argon Chamber
Rare-earth metal is expensive and must be kept in an inert gas to prevent rapid oxidation....
22 Jun Magnetic Arc Section
This SEG stator ring consists of 12 arc tiles to form a complete magnetic layer from pressed powder....
22 Jun Raw supplies of four types
Basically the SEG consists of rare-earth, dielectric, magnetic, and copper powders....
22 Jun Material Powders
The SEG consists of four materials and these samples are prepared for pressing with steel dies....
22 Jun Test Segment Materials
Many blends of materials have been press-formed into rings and rounds from powders....