Spherizing is the process of shaping raw materials, such as metal powders, pharmaceutical compounds or food ingredients, into uniform spheres. This is usually achieved through mechanical agitation, tumbling, dropping liquid into a setting bath or using specialized molds. Spherical particles flow more easily through hoppers and feed tubes, reducing friction and preventing clogs in automated machinery.
Heard on the job
We need to spherize the metal powder before it goes into the 3D printer hopper so it feeds evenly.
Also heard as
- spheroidize