Lithium-ion batteries involve more than lithium, and the cornerstone of the manufacturing process is distributing materials homogeneously.

Milling equipment for ion battery production facilitates uniform dispersal by downsizing the minerals into ultra-fine powders. But particle size is only one-half of the effort. The materials must be mixed thoroughly but gently to achieve a consistent base for the electrodes.

Graphite is the material of choice for most battery anodes as it is sourced relatively easily. But its effectiveness and storage capacity can be enhanced by rounding the particles.

Dedicated battery making equipment, such as classifier mills, apply mild pressure to achieve precise spheroidization. Natural graphite is usually highly irregular in shape, but the synthetic alternative still needs to be rounded.