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Soft magnetic material with an insulating coating applied to pure iron powder! Achieving high frequency (miniaturization) by reducing eddy current losses! ☆ Easy molding of complex shapes ☆

"Somaloy(R)" is a soft magnetic material composed of pure iron powder that has been treated with an insulating coating on the particle surface. It enables the formation of complex-shaped components with high dimensional accuracy through the mold compression process alone, and by utilizing the freedom of 3D net shaping and 3D magnetic circuit design, it achieves miniaturization, lightweighting, and cost reduction that were difficult with conventional electromagnetic steel sheets. 【Suitable Application Examples】 　　■ Ultra-flat pancake-type axial gap motors (axial flux type) 　　　Axial gap motors using "Somaloy(R)" already have a track record of mass production in various automotive motors! 　　　　☆ We are also actively providing design technical support for axial gap motors ☆ 　 　　■ Boost reactors for automotive DC/DC boost converters 　　　Reactors using "Somaloy(R)" already have a track record of mass production in various automotive applications! ★ We will also provide an introduction to the achievements of "Somaloy(R)" ★ 　For more details, please contact us♪

A must-see for those struggling with miniaturizing motors! Ideal for pancake structure high-torque ultra-flat axial gap motors, etc.!

**Main Needs for Motors Used in Vehicles** - Increase power density (i.e., miniaturization and cost reduction) - Install motors in a more space-efficient manner than before - Reduce losses even in high-frequency ranges **Suitable Application Examples** - Ultra-flat pancake-type axial gap motors Motors using 'Somaloy(R)' have already achieved mass production results in various vehicle motors! **Benefits of Utilizing 'Somaloy(R)'** - Best match for the topology of axial gap motors suitable for miniaturization and high power density! 1) Enables 3D magnetic circuit design, significantly improving miniaturization and cost reduction that was difficult with electromagnetic steel sheets. 2) Existing powder metallurgy processes can be reused. 3) Complex-shaped parts can be formed with high dimensional accuracy using net shape, improving yield to nearly 0% and achieving high cost-effectiveness compared to existing electromagnetic steel sheets. - Reduction of motor mass through miniaturization 1) Insulating coating applied to pure iron-based powder achieves high permeability with high compressibility. 2) Insulating coating on each particle significantly reduces eddy current losses, especially in high-frequency ranges. ☆ Currently providing technical design support for axial gap motors ☆

A must-see for those struggling with miniaturizing motors! Electromagnetic design support for pancake-structured high-torque ultra-flat axial gap motors, etc.

【Use Cases and Target Audience】 ■ Those who want to try simulations using three-dimensional magnetic circuits leveraging magnetic isotropy. ■ Those who want to perform principle design of simulation models but lack design resources or prefer a more straightforward approach. 【Differences from Electrical Steel Sheets】 'Somaloy(R)' reduces losses by insulating each iron powder particle and possesses different magnetic isotropy compared to electrical steel sheets, enabling mechanically complex structures while maintaining magnetic flux in all directions. This feature also effectively aids in heat dissipation, making thermal design easier. 【Advantages of Axial Motors in Electric Motor Applications】 ■ Dimensions and weight can be reduced by up to 60%. 【Main Needs for Automotive Motors】 ■ Desire to increase power density (i.e., miniaturization and cost reduction). ■ Want to install motors in a more space-efficient manner than before. ■ Aim to reduce losses even in high-frequency ranges. 【JMAG Material Partner】 Höganäs is listed as an official product (material) partner of JMAG, providing the 'Somaloy(R)' material database. 【For Those Considering or Interested in Technical Design Support for Axial Gap Motors】 ■ Please feel free to contact us for more details.

Achieving alloy-level low loss with pure iron-based powder!

【Grade】 Covers from below 100Hz to 100kHz. 【Benefits of Utilizing 'Somaloy(R)'】 ■ Significant contribution to reducing iron loss, which is essential for miniaturization and high-frequency applications. 1) Hysteresis Loss Enables grade selection for applications such as low-cost grades and low hysteresis loss grades! 2) Eddy Current Loss It is possible to reduce eddy current loss, which increases with the square of frequency! Contributes to achieving low loss even in frequency ranges that were previously unattainable. ■ Contributes to the development of compact and lightweight reactors through high-frequency applications! 1) Insulating coatings applied to pure iron-based powder achieve high permeability with high compressibility. 2) Insulating coatings on each particle significantly reduce eddy current loss, especially in the high-frequency range.