1.0Seymour Duncanhttps://www.seymourduncan.comSarvesh Tiwarihttps://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/author/seymourduncanWhat are the rough pits on rod and bar magnets? - Seymour Duncanrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="zM8zon6mk5"><a href="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-the-rough-pits-on-rod-and-bar-magnets">What are the rough pits on rod and bar magnets?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-are-the-rough-pits-on-rod-and-bar-magnets/embed#?secret=zM8zon6mk5" width="600" height="338" title="“What are the rough pits on rod and bar magnets?” — Seymour Duncan" data-secret="zM8zon6mk5" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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The surface pits are a result of sand casting when the molten material is poured into a preparation shell form made from sand and binders. At times air pockets can occur and also piping is the small hole often seen at the ends of the magnet as it is formed. Magnet rods and bars are...