How Do Magnetic Damping Devices Prevent Metal Objects from Sticking to Magnets?

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Magnetic damping devices prevent metal objects from sticking to magnets by using non-magnetic metals for the damping rotor material. Eddy currents generated in these conductive materials create a damping force, which is essential for the device's function. Aluminum is often recommended due to its good conductivity and non-magnetic properties. The discussion humorously notes the irony of powerful damping resulting from the potential for metal to stick to magnets. Understanding these principles is key to effectively designing magnetic damping systems.
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How do you keep the metal object from sticking to the magnet when building a magnetic damping device? :smile:
 
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Not sure why the LOL smiley, but whatever. You use a non-magnetic metal for the damping rotor material. It's eddy currents that cause the damping force, so you want a non-magnetic metal with good conductivity. Aluminum works well, I think.
 
Ok thanks,

The LOL was on account of the powerfull damping caused by the metal getting stuck to the magnet irony.
 

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