In a permanent magnet electric motor, the magnets are attached to the outer surface of the
rotor stack. Currently, the magnets are manually glued to the rotor stack, and occasionally
a problem occurs when a magnet slips out of its seat, which happens when the glue is not
fully cured yet. In this thesis, a fixture was designed according to new product
development guidelines to hold the magnets in place during adhesive curing, ensuring their
correct position after the adhesive has set. It was found that using the fixture significantly
reduces the risk of poor adhesive bond and incorrect magnet positioning. Furthermore,
designing the product according to standardized guidelines proves beneficial in the long
term.
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