Anyone have a source for accurately sized magnets outside of Bambu?
I’ve been waiting months for many of the magnets to come in stock in Maker Supply. I have models I’d like to upload, but I can’t properly show the function if I can’t even source magnets that are needed.
Everything I’ve ordered from Amazon are NOT sized correctly and are extremely inconsistent. Big reason I started modeling my parts using Bambu magnets is that they are properly sized and of good quality. Now I’m at a point where I feel that I’ve given enough time and I need to move away from using Maker Supply parts. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Just a tip: it would be good if you mentioned which country you’re from - if I’m not mistaken, your profile says you’re from the US?
As you’ve already realised, Amazon only sells cheap magnets - to be precise, the same products that you can order from AliExpress at the regular price, rather than the inflated Amazon price.
I don’t personally know of any specific retailers in the US, but I can tell you exactly how a website and associated product information should be presented - something that Amazon, for example, doesn’t do. This is what it should look like:
Everything else is just junk: A reputable dealer knows the pull, the dimensions, the alloy, etc. If there isn’t a long description like 42NE301412-NI or Q-10-04-1.5-N, you can forget about that dealer right away.
All reputable retailers provide a precise product description that accurately describes the magnet, including tolerances:
I appreciate you taking the time to share your information. I’m far from an expert on magnets, so any information is appreciated.
I probably could have mentioned my country (US), but I’m hoping to find a source that may be more widely available if possible. I wasn’t sure if anyone had found or used another reliable source other than Bambu. From what I can see, other countries may be exhibiting similar stock shortages on magnets in the shop.
I could probably design around using magnets, but I’m a ■■■■■■ for including them wherever I can.
It is a more expensive option, but I really like McMaster Carr for stuff like bolts and magnets.
The selection is huge and they offer next day shipping on almost all of their items. The downside is that you pay a significant premium over some cheap Chinese crap from amazon or alixpress.
If you haven’t received a notice, magnets are now in stock, and are going fast! I placed some in the cart and while spending the next 15 mins or so looking for something else to add to the order, one of the magnets sold out
I’ve used K&J Magnetics before and was happy with the order. Big selection, lots of good information on their website about magnet types and strength, polarity information, etc.
