Atomizing Metal Powder

Atomizing metal powder refers to a specialized manufacturing process used to convert molten metal into fine, solid particles or powder form. This technique is widely used in powder metallurgy, additive manufacturing (3D printing), thermal spraying, and various surface coating applications. Atomized metal powder are favored for their high purity, controlled particle size distribution, spherical shape, and excellent flowability—making them ideal for precise and high-performance applications across multiple industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, and biomedical engineering.

The atomization process begins with the melting of metal or alloy in a crucible or furnace, after which the molten material is discharged through a nozzle or tundish. As the metal exits in a stream, it is rapidly broken into droplets by a high-velocity fluid medium, such as gas or water, which quenches and solidifies the droplets almost instantly into fine powder particles. The resulting powder is collected, sieved, and sometimes heat-treated or surface-modified depending on the application requirements.