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Spheroidize

Definition:

To spheroidize means to heat and cool a material in order to transform it into a spherical or globular shape, typically for the purpose of improving its mechanical properties.

Part of speech:

Verb

Senses:

1. To transform a material into a spheroidal shape through controlled heating and cooling processes.

2. To modify the crystal structure of a material in order to improve its ductility and toughness.

Usages:

1. In metallurgy, it is common to spheroidize certain alloys to make them easier to work with.

2. The blades of some knives are spheroidized in order to enhance their strength and durability.

Sample Sentences:

1. The metalworker carefully spheroidized the steel rod to increase its malleability.

2. After being heated and cooled, the iron billet underwent a spheroidizing process to enhance its mechanical properties.

Related Products:

• Metallurgy Handbook
• Spheroidizing Process Equipment
• Spheroidizing Alloys: A Practical Guide