The Role of Nickel in High-Performance Laminations
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 […]
What Are Motor Laminations?
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 […]
How to Choose the Material For Creating Your Stack Prototype
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 […]
Journeyman Apprenticeship Completions
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®) […]
Exploring the Diverse Industries That TLC Supports
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 […]
How to Get Started With Precision Metal Stamping For Your Application
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 […]
What Are Stator Core Laminations?
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 […]
How to Choose Material for Lamination Stack Prototyping
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 […]
What is the Difference Between Tempering and Annealing?
Tempering and annealing processes both apply heat to metal to modify its composition without altering its shape. Heat treating metal can make it more ductile, easier to work with, less brittle, and overall, more reliable for manufacturing and specialized applications. The key difference between the two heat treatments comes down to the cooling method. Tempering […]
What Are Lamination Stacks?
When converting electrical energy to mechanical energy, eddy current loss is common. Too much eddy current loss can result in core power loss. Lamination stacks will suppress eddy current losses and regulate energy. Read on to learn more about lamination stacks and the benefits they offer. What Are Lamination Stacks and How Are They Made? […]