(Abstract)
This paper focuses on the production and processing of non-ferrous metal powder for balling and briquetting. A comparison of the two balling processes, wet balling and dry balling, was also presented. The methods, advantages and disadvantages of wet balling and dry balling were discussed. The balling and briquetting process have been widely used in the industrial production of non-ferrous metal powder, and this paper introduces the production and processing techniques that are used during the process.
(Introduction)
The balling and briquetting process has been widely used in industry for producing non-ferrous metal powder. The process converts the raw material into spherical or briquette shapes, which can be used in various manufacturing processes. The balling and briquetting of the non-ferrous metal powder is an important process in the industrial production of the material. This paper focuses on the production and processing of the non-ferrous metal powder for balling and briquetting.
(Methods)
The two primary methods for balling and briquetting of non-ferrous metal powder are wet balling and dry balling. Wet balling involves mixing the non-ferrous metal powder with water or other liquid conductors and then directly rolling the mixture into the spherical shape. Dry balling is a similar process, except that the metal powder is not mixed with a liquid. The mixture is fed into a dry balling machine, which presses it into the desired shape.
(Advantages and Disadvantages)
The main advantage of wet balling is that it yields spherical pellets with a more consistent size, shape, and density. Dry balling, on the other hand, yields spheres with somewhat less consistent shapes, sizes, and densities. Another advantage of wet balling is that it reduces dust generation, as well as the risk of inhaling particles when handling the pellets. Dry balling produces more dust than wet balling, which can be a nuisance when handling the pellets.
(Processing Techniques)
The balling and briquetting of the non-ferrous metal powder involves several processing steps. First, the material must be dried and screened to remove fines and other contaminants. Next, a binder is added to the material to increase its cohesion. The binder is typically a starch, clay, or a compound of cellulose and other materials. After this step, the material is introduced into the balling and briquetting machines, which press the mixture into the desired shape.
(Conclusion)
In conclusion, balling and briquetting of non-ferrous metal powder is a key process in the production of the material. This paper has discussed the two primary balling methods, wet balling and dry balling, and compared the advantages and disadvantages of the two. It has also discussed the other processing techniques involved in the production of non-ferrous metal powder for balling and briquetting.