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Can Nd-Fe-B magnets be drilled and machined?

April 26, 2017drilled machined magnets nd-fe-b

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Can Nd-Fe-B magnets be drilled and machined?

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Not easily or safely. Nd-Fe-B sintered magnets behave like a ceramic. They have tendency to crack and chip when drilled. Additionally, the powder produced when machining these magnets is flammable. Lastly, machining causes heat to build up in the magnet which may result in it being demagnetized.