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Is it possible? Could i cut a round piece of aluminum and stick magnets into it to resemble a spur gear? I am trying to make a 4:1 gear ratio but eliminate friction, i was thinking if i could custom fit magnets in the aluminum wheel (since magnets are not atrracted to aluminum). I would have both the bigger gear and smaller gear with the repel side. I was hoping i could make my own rather then going thru a big name company like magnomatics.
Also would there be problems with the magnets spinning at high rpm? Around 40-50,000, the smaller gear would basically be free spinning so i don't see very much torque being apllied to any of the gears.
Any suggestions?
Also would there be problems with the magnets spinning at high rpm? Around 40-50,000, the smaller gear would basically be free spinning so i don't see very much torque being apllied to any of the gears.
Any suggestions?