Re: Question to Mariss about demagnetion was Re: Torque when usin

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Mariss Freimanis <mariss92705@y...>" <mariss92705@y...> wrote:

> .... Regarding your motor. Check carefully to see if it has not been
> disassembled. Look for marks on its screws. A step motor that has had
> its rotor removed from the stator can lose a lot of its rated torque
> due to demagnetization.
>
> Mariss

Mariss, I assume dismantling a stepper motor and leaving it that way for some time could demagnetise it.

but would dismantling a stepper for a short time to fit new bearings be likely to cause any significant loss of magnetism

Regards
Bob Thomas