Magnetize Metal Sheet

Cannot be magnetized with this method.

Magnetize metal sheet.

A metal alloy that doesn t have iron in it is less likely to be magnetic. To magnetize a metal using a hammer you will need a compass a hammer and a piece of metal with some iron. Black metal magnet board 17 5 x 11 5 x 1 32 inch magnetic wall sheet for magnets and bulletin board comes with dual lock tape for easy hanging. Place the magnet at one end of the piece of metal.

If a regular magnet is not attracted to the steel don t bother trying to magnetize it with a battery. The steel will become more magnetic the more times you wrap the wire. It causes the non magnetized metal to polarize and turn into a magnet. Black metal magnet board 17 5 x 11 5 x 1 32 inch magnetic wall sheet for magnets and bulletin board comes with dual lock tape for easy hanging 4 6 out of 5 stars 94 18 99 18.

This is the quickest way to magnetize metal. Magnetization will take some time to accomplish so continue rubbing until the iron or steel attracts other pieces of metal. Use at least 10 loops for nails and several dozen for larger objects. Place light pressure on the magnet and rub the metal in one direction only.

Pure gold silver copper etc. Rub the metal you want to magnetize in one direction over the existing magnet.