The subject of the invention is a particularly simple and inexpensive process for manufacturing tintungsten composite elements having a thickness of between 1 mm and 6 mm, such as spherical shot for hunting cartridges or fishing sinkers, from a tintungsten powder blend. The processes may involve combining, at a controlled temperature of 30\xb0 C. The launcher assembly includes a guide member assembly and a carriage block supported on the guide member assembly, and the carriage block rides along the guide member assembly. The ball hitch on the base frame is then connected to the A-frame in the traditional manner.