Soft Magnetic Composite (SMC) for Automotive Applications 'Somaloy(R)'
Somaloy(R)
Supports the realization of high torque, ultra-flat motors for automotive electrical equipment.
In the automotive industry, there is a demand for both miniaturization and lightweight design of motors, as well as high torque density. To contribute to the installation in limited spaces and improve the overall fuel efficiency of vehicles, enhancing motor performance is a crucial challenge. Achieving a motor that balances high torque density and compact design, which has been difficult with conventional electrical steel sheets, requires innovative materials. Soft magnetic composite (SMC) 'Somaloy(R)' addresses these challenges and supports the development of next-generation electric power steering motors. 【Application Scenarios】 ■ Ultra-flat pancake-type axial gap motors ■ Miniaturization and lightweight design of onboard motors 【Benefits of Implementation】 ■ Reduction of motor dimensions and weight by up to 60% ■ Achievement of high torque density, contributing to space-saving ■ Improved efficiency through reduced iron loss in high-frequency ranges
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【Features】 - It is a soft magnetic material (SMC) with an insulating coating applied to pure iron powder. - It holds the potential for realizing motors that are difficult to achieve with electrical steel sheets. - Core shaping of three-dimensional shapes is possible through net shaping of the core (capable of uniaxial pressure forming). - It supports effective three-dimensional magnetic circuit design for axial gap motors. - It covers a frequency range from below 100Hz to 100kHz. 【Our Strengths】 Heganes is a specialized manufacturer of metal powders with over 220 years of history, with an annual production capacity of approximately 500,000 tons and supplying over 3,500 types of metal powders globally. Our vision is to drive market transformation through innovation in raw materials and to become the global leader in sustainable metal powders. Powder metallurgy and powder technology are manufacturing techniques that achieve both reduced material and energy consumption and high resource efficiency, contributing to sustainable growth. In addition to selecting and supplying metal powder materials tailored to customer needs, we provide consistent services from design related to application products and uses to support for prototyping and testing, all the way to practical realization.
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【Usage】 ■ For small, high torque density motors required for electric vehicles, hybrid cars, etc. - Drive motors - Auxiliary motors - In-wheel motors ■ We also have materials for passive components such as reactors and choke coils, in addition to motors. The frequency range spans from several hundred Hz to hundreds of kHz, contributing to the needs of electrification.
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| Model number | overview |
|---|---|
| Somaloy(R) 1P | Basic type |
| Somaloy(R) 3P | Strength UP product |
| Somaloy(R) 5P | Low loss type |
| Somaloy(R) 7P | Further reduction in loss and improvement in mechanical strength. |
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Heganas Corporation started as a coal mining company in Heganas village in southern Sweden over 220 years ago in 1797. Since then, it has continuously led the global market as a pioneer in iron powder and metal powder, growing into the world's largest manufacturer of metal powders with an annual production capacity of 500,000 tons. Our vision is to inspire the industry to make more with less, improving resource efficiency and leading a wave of positive change. Heganas' metal powders are adopted as excellent materials for manufacturing parts and various other applications, serving as crucial materials in many sectors of the industry. As the range of applications expands, a wide variety of products with different chemical compositions, particle sizes, and shapes are being developed, with Heganas continuing to take a leading role in these developments. We offer a rich and comprehensive product range that surpasses any other metal powder manufacturer, supplying over 3,500 types of products from 17 locations worldwide. Heganas Corporation is globally active across the group, aiming to achieve climate neutrality in all operations by 2037 to contribute to sustainable growth.
