Re: An Economical Magnecharger

[Lee Hart <leeahart@earthlink.net>]

Charles T. Pike wrote:
> The problem with machining transformer laminations is that they will
> probably wind up all shorted together thus defeating the purpose of
> having laminations.  As I am sure you are aware the laminations prevent
> serious eddy current losses.  The laminations are normally coated with
> an oxide layer to provide insulation.

Yes, I know. It is part of the design challenge to minimize the air gap,
and yet keep the laminations from shorting.

Best guess is that the laminations would be stacked and machined, then
the cut edge deburred and insulated with something very thin and tough,
like powder coating.
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