Milling covers a wide range of processes for powders, liquids and pastes. The main goal of milling is to crush, de-lump, deagglomerate, cut, tear, grind, smash, granulate or reduce the particle size. The types of equipment available are many and start with the feed size of the product and the desired end size of the product. Selecting the right equipment is critical to ensure that the process be completed based on the desired results. Many of the milling options will require some type of grinding media or parts made from abrasion resistant or non-metal materials of construction.
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