Lateral Magnetic Force?
Lateral Magnetic Force?
(OP)
I want Two neodymium axially magnetized disks to attract each other in 2 directions.
The disks will be placed over each other and separated by a small distance. If one is then offset slightly in the direction perpendicular to the direction of attraction, will there be a lateral force in addition to the normal force? If so how does it vary with small offsets (like a two 1/4" diameter disk magnets offset by 1/16")?
The disks will be placed over each other and separated by a small distance. If one is then offset slightly in the direction perpendicular to the direction of attraction, will there be a lateral force in addition to the normal force? If so how does it vary with small offsets (like a two 1/4" diameter disk magnets offset by 1/16")?





RE: Lateral Magnetic Force?
If you can use two (or more) magnets on either side, you'll have better alignment forces. Without knowing anything about your application, that's the most I can say for now.
-Mike