Are there any metallurgists here?

[BaDaBooM]

Had a quick question. What is the best kind of metal (plated or alloy) to use for magnetic sheilding that, 1) is very strong (can hold it's shape under force even when cut thin) and 2) is highly resistive to obtaining its own magnetic field? Quiz time... anybody know? Thanks.

 

[Rallispec]

lead?

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
lead?

lead = malleable

 

[spanner]

If you really want the best then I guess its titanium (strength wise). Any non magnetic metal is a good sheild , titanium is expensive, Aluminium is good

 

[loup garou]

This stuff.

Also, the material doesn't have to be nonmagnetic to shield from magnetism. The mechanism used to move the arms/heads of your hard drive contain at least one extremely powerful NIB (Neodymium Iron Boron) magnet. These magnets are held in place by metal shielding (I think it's nickel plated steel). While the magnets are glued to the shielding, they will not attract anything ferrous through the shielded side (and won't erase your data ). However, if you remove shielding, the magnet will attract it (the shield itself)! I believe it has to do with the shape of the shielding and the makeup of the steel.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

virtually every non magnetic material will admit magnetic flux. Sheet metal can work well depending on your needs.

 

[Moonbeam]

i've been told my magnitism is irresistable.

 

[IGBT]

I'am looking for a non ferrous metals magnet..any ideas??

 

[gotsmack]

silver

 

[Evadman]

bronze or nickel probably would be the most cost effective.

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