Ticonal

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Ticonal is a trade name for a specific type of alnico alloy, which is used to create powerful permanent magnets. Alnico alloys are primarily composed of aluminum, nickel, and cobalt, with smaller amounts of copper, iron, and titanium. The Ticonal variant specifically includes titanium. These alloys are known for their hardness and difficulty in machining, meaning they are typically cast into their final shape and then undergo specialized heat and magnetic-field treatments.12

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…to by the trade name Ticonal. These alloys are very hard and difficult to machine; they are usually cast into their final shape and then subjected to a strict regime of heat and magnetic-field treatment.
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…to by the trade name Ticonal. These alloys are very hard and difficult to machine; they are usually cast into their final shape and then subjected to a strict regime of heat and magnetic-field treatment.
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