Ceramic Metal Powder Industry

Ceramic are mainly made from clay, mixed with various natural minerals through crushing, kneading, molding and calcining.
Whether in medical technology, mobility & e-mobility, cutting tools, electrical engineering & electronics or industry – technical ceramics offer a wide range of benefits and applications.
In order to achieve a uniform and stable mixture of powders, binders, and additives , it is very essential for downstream forming, sintering, and finishing processes.
While the mixing process is a critical foundation in the ceramic and metal powder industry, as it directly determine the quality, consistency, and performance of the final product.
During the mixing stage, raw powders must be evenly dispersed with organic binders, plasticizers, lubricants, and additives, so that prevent agglomeration, segregation, or uneven distribution. Any inconsistency at this mixing stage can cause defects such as density variation, cracking, poor mechanical strength, or unpredictable shrinkage during sintering.

For ceramic and metal powder industry, temperature control during mixing process is very critical, as the viscosity of binder and flow of are highly sensitive to heat.

Modern mixing processes in the ceramic and metal powder industry rely on precision-controlled equipment such as intensive mixers, laboratory kneaders, planetary mixers, and high-shear mixing systems. These kneading mixer machines deliver controlled shear force, temperature management, and mixing time ,so that ensure thorough wetting of powder surfaces and uniform binder distribution.

Simptek , as well known for its heavy-duty robust construction, superior design, high quality materials, and fine craftsmanship, the vacuum kneader mixers ,dispersion and blender are widely used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics and metal applications.

So what kinds of mixing machine are needed in ceramic and metal powder industry ?

Tungsten Carbide Powders – The Simptek Double Planetary Mixer is extremely successful in blending a slurry of these extremely dense materials, then vacuum drying the batch to form a light, fluffy powder.

Water-based Castable Cements – used in the glass and aluminum casting industries. Simptek Planetary Vacuum Mixers produce high quality cements with zero porosity.

Powdered Metals and Alloys – Simptek Blenders are well proven for high-density metal and alloy powder blends used in 3D printing and other applications.