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  1. The Role of Nickel in High-Performance Laminations

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    Stamped motor laminations are thin sheets of metal that give motor components like stators greater efficiency. These laminations must be made of specialized materials to optimize the motor’s longevity and performance. Learn about the unique role of nickel alloys in high-performance laminations. Why Use Nickel Alloys for High-Performance Laminations? Motor cores benefit from the use […]

  2. What Are Motor Laminations?

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    Motor laminations are thin sheets of steel stamped in the shape of a rotor or stator. These laminations are then stacked to form the core of an electric motor’s rotor and stator. Lamination stacks minimize heat and energy loss, enabling efficient devices with improved performance and better control over their magnetic properties. We will explore […]

  3. How to Choose the Material For Creating Your Stack Prototype

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    Click to Expand Effective prototype motor laminations depend on selecting a material based on the motor’s exact performance characteristics. Heat, corrosion, magnetic fields, and external operating conditions are just some of the considerations bearing a significant impact on lamination materials. Cost and lead time also affect the production feasibility of certain metals. Nickel, cobalt, and […]

  4. Journeyman Apprenticeship Completions

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    The United States Department of Labor Machine One course from Camden County College focuses on CNC, manual, mill, and lathe machining. It involves 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and online academic Related Technical Training (RTI). After completing the RTI, apprentices receive a 13-credit Academic Certificate in Precision Machining Technology (PMT). Thomson Lamination Company, Inc. (TLC®) […]

  5. Exploring the Diverse Industries That TLC Supports

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    John B. Thomson founded Thomson Lamination Company, Inc. (TLC®) in 1964 to fill the need for high-end, tight-tolerance stamped electrical components in niche or specialty markets. Today, our product line includes motor laminations and related products with mission-critical applications in the rotating components of a broad spectrum of industries. They go through a high-temperature annealing […]

  6. How to Get Started With Precision Metal Stamping For Your Application

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    Precision metal stamping encompasses several manufacturing techniques that transform raw materials into precise, custom components. The metal stamping process is highly versatile and can be used to create parts that adhere to extremely tight-tolerances. Industries ranging from aerospace to medical, automotive, and many others rely on precision metal stamping services from Thomson Lamination Company. Read […]

  7. What Are Stator Core Laminations?

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    In electric motors, the cores of rotors and stators consist of motor laminations. A motor lamination is a thin sheet of metal usually bonded, welded, or stacked together to form several durable layers. They reduce eddy current losses because they use multiple individual metal pieces instead of one solid metal piece. Here you’ll learn more […]

  8. How to Choose Material for Lamination Stack Prototyping

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    Motor laminations, or lam stacks, are thin sheets of metal that are stacked on top of one another and bonded together for use in rotors, transformers, and more. This stacking process allows for less eddy current loss when compared to using a solid piece of metal. There are a variety of materials that can be […]