Abstract: An embodiment generally relates to a permanent magnet rotor arrangement. The arrangement includes a rotor having a plurality of apertures, a plurality of pole pieces, a plurality of wedges, and a plurality of permanent magnets. Each magnet is held substantially secure against the rotor by a two pole pieces of the plurality of pole pieces and an associated wedge from the plurality of wedges. Each pole piece is connected to the rotor by a fastener pulled through an associated aperture.