摘要 |
A method and apparatus for filling with powder ( 4 ) a container ( 8 ) having an open end, including positioning an outlet of a hopper ( 2 ) containing powder above the open end of the container ( 8 ), mechanically agitating the hopper so as to cause powder ( 4 ) to be transferred from the hopper to the container and mechanically agitating the container, wherein the steps of mechanically agitating are conducted by at least a predetermined amount sufficient to ensure that the container is filled with powder at a predetermined density.
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