Analysis of eddy current damping for short-stroke DC linear motor

Eddy currents induced in a conductor in a changing magnetic field produce a damping force proportional to the heat generated in the conductive material. In the DC linear motor system, the conductive plate is added under coils for damping force to improve motor´s dynamic response. In the preliminary work, the formula of magnetic field distribution is obtained by the method of images, so the eddy current inducted in the conductor is calculated. Then the damping force is obtained after the equivalent resistance and inductance of conductance place are calculated. The design of eddy current damping for short-stroke DC linear motor is optimized by the formula of damping force, and obtains the speed of mover when maximal damping force is induced.