R-t-b sintered magnet manufacturing method

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a heavy rare-earth element RH diffusion process that contributes greatly to mass production. [Solution] A method for producing a sintered magnet includes the steps of: providing a sintered R-T-B based magnet body; providing an RH diffusion source which is made of at least one of a fluoride, an oxide and an oxyfluoride that each include Dy and/or Tb; loading the sintered R-T-B based magnet body and the RH diffusion source into a process chamber so that the magnet body and the diffusion source are movable relative to each other and are readily brought close to, or into contact with, each other; and performing an RH diffusion process in which the sintered R-T-B based magnet body and the RH diffusion source are heated to a processing temperature of 800° C. through 950° C. while being moved either continuously or discontinuously in the process chamber.

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