Topology Optimization of Synchronous Reluctance Motors Considering Localized Magnetic Degradation Caused by Punching

The magnetic characteristic of magnetic steel sheets used for rotating machines can be degraded by punching, cutting, or other manufacturing process. This degradation damages the performances of motors. This paper presents topology optimization of rotating machines considering the localized magnetic degradation caused by punching process. It is shown that the optimized synchronous reluctance motors obtained by this method satisfy the torque constraint under the existence of the magnetic degradation.