2025 - 06 - 20
Precision Cutting of Magnetic Materials: Endless Diamond Wire vs. Cutting Plotters
Cutting plotters can only cut flexible rubber-bonded magnets under ~1 mm thick. Sintered hard magnets — NdFeB, SmCo, ferrite, AlNiCo — require endless diamond wire cutting. Diamond wire delivers ±0.02 mm tolerance, chip-free edges with Ra <0.5 μm surface finish, kerf of 0.1–0.2 mm, and no thermal demagnetization (cutting zone stays below 50 °C) — versus plotter tolerances of ±0.3 mm or worse and instant blade dulling on sintered material. Magnet types · why plotters fail on hard magnets · method comparison · machine selection · EV motor case study. Magnetic materials are essential in modern technology, from electric vehicle motors to medical devices. However, their hardness, brittleness and thermal sensitivity make them difficult to cut without damage. Two common questions arise: Can you cut magnets with a plotter? Only flexible bonded magnets under ~1 mm thick. What is the best method for hard magnets like NdFeB or ferrites? Endless diamond wire cutting. This guide explains why endless diamond wires are the superior solution for industrial applications while plotters have limited use. Types of Magnetic Materials and Their Cutability A. Flexible / Rubber-Bonded Magnets (Plotter-Compatible) Composition: ferrite or NdFeB powder in a rubber/plastic matrix Cutting method: heavy-duty cutting plotters (e.g., Summa F-series) Blade requirement: 15° angled knife, 500+...
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