induction motor convertion question

[snake]

hi friends,let me first introduce

in most of the induction motor convertion,the rotor is machined in a lathe or another rotor is machined.i want to do a convertion by drilling small holes (diameter of magnet) directly in the rotor without machining it and place cylindrical magnets in then gluing the magnets with epoxy.

frankly,i have never come across a convertion which the rotor hasn't been machined,thats why i am a bit confused about it.

what do you think guys,is there a problem if i dont machine the rotor?

thanks

[ghurd]

It is not a good idea.

It shorts out much the magnetic flux.

G-

[wooferhound]

If you drill a hole and sink a magnet down in there, The lines of magnetic force will be shorted out. The ferrous metal that surrounds the magnet will conduct the magnetic lines straight between the North and South ends preventing the magnetic lines from radiating out through your coils where it is needed.