Ball mill: Principles, construction, working, uses, merits, and ...
WEBJan 28, 2024 · 1. Loading and Rotation: Loading the material to be ground into the cylindrical shell, the mill is then rotated at a critical speed, where the centrifugal force equals the gravitational force acting on the grinding media. 2. Impact and Attrition: As the mill rotates, the grinding media (balls) collide with the material, crushing and grinding it.