Sinter (Verb)
Meaning
Cause (ores or powdery metals) to become a coherent mass by heating without melting.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The powdered metal is then compacted and sintered to form the final component.
- High-temperature sintering processes are used to strengthen the mechanical properties of the material.
- When heat is applied, the powder particles start to sinter together and form a solid bond.
- The technique of sintering involves heating the metal powder in a furnace until it becomes a solid, three-dimensional piece.
- Through sintering, the metal powders are fused and transformed into a strong and cohesive mass without melting.