{"id":411,"date":"2025-07-16T15:38:19","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T19:38:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=411"},"modified":"2026-10-16T13:43:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T17:43:35","slug":"understanding-size-ranges-in-conveyor-belt-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/pt\/kb\/understanding-size-ranges-in-conveyor-belt-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Entendendo as faixas de tamanho na an\u00e1lise de correias transportadoras"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uma das perguntas mais frequentes que recebemos sobre medi\u00e7\u00e3o automatizada do tamanho de part\u00edculas \u00e9:, <strong>\u201cQual o tamanho m\u00ednimo que Solo consegue medir?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A resposta depende do material, das dimens\u00f5es da esteira transportadora, da configura\u00e7\u00e3o da c\u00e2mera e das condi\u00e7\u00f5es de instala\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embora o WipFrag possa analisar part\u00edculas extremamente pequenas em imagens microsc\u00f3picas adequadas, a medi\u00e7\u00e3o de materiais em movimento em esteiras industriais apresenta requisitos diferentes. Um sistema que monitora rochas grossas em uma esteira larga de britador prim\u00e1rio n\u00e3o consegue necessariamente detectar part\u00edculas do mesmo tamanho que um sistema instalado em uma esteira mais estreita que transporta material menor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compreender essas diferen\u00e7as ajuda a garantir que o sistema de medi\u00e7\u00e3o esteja configurado para os tamanhos de part\u00edculas que s\u00e3o importantes para a sua opera\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-determines-the-detectable-particle-size-range\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">O que determina a faixa de tamanho de part\u00edculas detect\u00e1veis?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A faixa de tamanho de part\u00edculas detect\u00e1veis \u00e9 influenciada principalmente pela quantidade de material que a c\u00e2mera precisa observar e pela quantidade de detalhes da imagem dispon\u00edveis nessa \u00e1rea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diversos fatores s\u00e3o importantes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Campo de vis\u00e3o:<\/strong> A \u00e1rea f\u00edsica vis\u00edvel para a c\u00e2mera. Uma vis\u00e3o mais ampla captura mais material, mas fornece menos detalhes da imagem por unidade de tamanho do material.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolu\u00e7\u00e3o da c\u00e2mera:<\/strong> O n\u00famero de pixels dispon\u00edveis para distinguir part\u00edculas individuais. Uma resolu\u00e7\u00e3o mais alta pode fornecer mais detalhes em um determinado campo de vis\u00e3o, mas tamb\u00e9m pode diminuir a precis\u00e3o geral da delimita\u00e7\u00e3o de part\u00edculas devido ao excesso de detalhes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dist\u00e2ncia de montagem e sele\u00e7\u00e3o de lentes:<\/strong> Em conjunto, esses fatores determinam a \u00e1rea capturada e a escala da imagem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apresenta\u00e7\u00e3o do material:<\/strong> A sobreposi\u00e7\u00e3o de part\u00edculas, a visibilidade da superf\u00edcie, a profundidade de carregamento e a dispers\u00e3o do material podem afetar quais part\u00edculas podem ser distinguidas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ilumina\u00e7\u00e3o e qualidade da imagem:<\/strong> Ilumina\u00e7\u00e3o consistente, contraste adequado e imagens n\u00edtidas contribuem para a identifica\u00e7\u00e3o confi\u00e1vel de part\u00edculas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As instala\u00e7\u00f5es de esteiras transportadoras oferecem diversas vantagens para o monitoramento automatizado. A c\u00e2mera pode permanecer em uma posi\u00e7\u00e3o fixa, o material geralmente se desloca ao longo de um caminho previs\u00edvel e a ilumina\u00e7\u00e3o dedicada pode ajudar a manter condi\u00e7\u00f5es de medi\u00e7\u00e3o consistentes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No entanto, cada aplica\u00e7\u00e3o tem suas pr\u00f3prias limita\u00e7\u00f5es f\u00edsicas. A configura\u00e7\u00e3o adequada depende do objetivo da medi\u00e7\u00e3o, bem como da pr\u00f3pria esteira transportadora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-field-of-view-affects-particle-size-measurement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Como o campo de vis\u00e3o afeta a medi\u00e7\u00e3o do tamanho das part\u00edculas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O campo de vis\u00e3o \u00e9 um dos aspectos mais importantes a serem considerados na configura\u00e7\u00e3o de um sistema de an\u00e1lise de esteiras transportadoras.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-full-width\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"803\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wide-vs-Narrow-FOV.png\" alt=\"Diagrama de compara\u00e7\u00e3o do campo de vis\u00e3o\" class=\"wp-image-11221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wide-vs-Narrow-FOV.png 803w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wide-vs-Narrow-FOV-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wide-vs-Narrow-FOV-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Wide-vs-Narrow-FOV-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ilustra\u00e7\u00e3o conceitual das compensa\u00e7\u00f5es entre campo de vis\u00e3o. Sem escala; a resolu\u00e7\u00e3o alcan\u00e7\u00e1vel depende da c\u00e2mera e da \u00f3ptica utilizadas.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uma c\u00e2mera que observa uma \u00e1rea maior precisa distribuir seus pixels de imagem dispon\u00edveis por essa vis\u00e3o mais ampla. Como resultado, part\u00edculas menores ocupam menos pixels e se tornam mais dif\u00edceis de distinguir individualmente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reduzir o campo de vis\u00e3o aumenta o n\u00edvel de detalhes da imagem dispon\u00edvel para part\u00edculas menores. No entanto, isso tamb\u00e9m diminui a \u00e1rea coberta e pode limitar a capacidade de capturar completamente part\u00edculas grandes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>O objetivo N\u00c3O \u00e9 simplesmente obter o menor tamanho de part\u00edcula detect\u00e1vel. \u00c9 capturar a gama de tamanhos de material relevantes para o processo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Por exemplo, a detec\u00e7\u00e3o de material com tamanho excessivo ap\u00f3s a britagem prim\u00e1ria apresenta requisitos diferentes do monitoramento da distribui\u00e7\u00e3o do tamanho das part\u00edculas em uma esteira que alimenta um moinho de moagem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-example-comparing-two-conveyor-applications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exemplo: Comparando duas aplica\u00e7\u00f5es de esteiras transportadoras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Considere duas opera\u00e7\u00f5es com dimens\u00f5es de esteira transportadora e objetivos de medi\u00e7\u00e3o diferentes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Aplicativo<\/th><th>Opera\u00e7\u00e3o de cobre<\/th><th>Opera\u00e7\u00e3o Ouro<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Largura da esteira transportadora<\/td><td>3 m (10 p\u00e9s)<\/td><td>1,2 m (4 p\u00e9s)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local de medi\u00e7\u00e3o<\/td><td>Produ\u00e7\u00e3o do britador prim\u00e1rio<\/td><td>alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o do moinho SAG<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foco t\u00edpico de medi\u00e7\u00e3o<\/td><td>Material mais grosso e de grandes dimens\u00f5es<\/td><td>Part\u00edculas menores e variabilidade da distribui\u00e7\u00e3o do tamanho das part\u00edculas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Considera\u00e7\u00f5es sobre o campo de vis\u00e3o<\/td><td>Uma cobertura mais ampla pode ser necess\u00e1ria.<\/td><td>Uma cobertura mais estreita pode permitir maior detalhamento da imagem.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamanho m\u00ednimo detect\u00e1vel aproximado*<\/td><td>3,26 mm (pouco mais de \u215b de polegada;<br>aproximadamente ASTM E11 n\u00ba 6)<\/td><td>1,30 mm (0,051 pol;<br>entre ASTM E11 n\u00ba 14 e n\u00ba 16)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tamanho m\u00e1ximo mensur\u00e1vel aproximado*<\/td><td>1800 mm (70,9 pol.)<\/td><td>720 mm (28,3 pol.)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Na aplica\u00e7\u00e3o com cobre, a maior largura da esteira transportadora e do fluxo de material exigem um campo de vis\u00e3o mais amplo, priorizando a cobertura do material mais grosso e dos tamanhos de part\u00edculas mais relevantes para o desempenho do britador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Na aplica\u00e7\u00e3o em ouro, o fluxo de material mais estreito permite um campo de vis\u00e3o menor, proporcionando maior detalhamento da imagem para distinguir part\u00edculas menores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Estas estimativas te\u00f3ricas pressup\u00f5em que o fluxo de material ocupe 80% da largura da esteira, com a mesma resolu\u00e7\u00e3o da c\u00e2mera e crit\u00e9rios de medi\u00e7\u00e3o aplicados a ambos os exemplos. A dispers\u00e3o real do material varia tipicamente de 70% a 85% da largura da esteira, enquanto os tamanhos de part\u00edculas mensur\u00e1veis tamb\u00e9m dependem da sele\u00e7\u00e3o da lente, da geometria de montagem e da qualidade da imagem. As refer\u00eancias de peneiras imperiais e ASTM E11 s\u00e3o aproximadas; as designa\u00e7\u00f5es de peneira n\u00e3o representam limites exatos de detec\u00e7\u00e3o \u00f3ptica. Os tamanhos m\u00e1ximos mensur\u00e1veis s\u00e3o estimados em 75% da largura do campo de vis\u00e3o para permitir a captura completa das part\u00edculas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-can-the-detectable-size-range-be-adjusted\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00c9 poss\u00edvel ajustar a faixa de tamanho detect\u00e1vel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sim. Diversas op\u00e7\u00f5es de configura\u00e7\u00e3o podem ajudar a alinhar o sistema de medi\u00e7\u00e3o com os requisitos de uma aplica\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-adjusting-the-field-of-view\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ajustando o campo de vis\u00e3o<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alterar a lente ou a forma de montagem pode proporcionar um campo de vis\u00e3o mais estreito ou mais amplo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Um campo de vis\u00e3o mais estreito pode melhorar a capacidade de distinguir part\u00edculas menores, desde que o material relevante permane\u00e7a vis\u00edvel. Um campo de vis\u00e3o mais amplo pode melhorar a cobertura do fluxo de material e acomodar part\u00edculas maiores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essas altera\u00e7\u00f5es envolvem concess\u00f5es, portanto, a configura\u00e7\u00e3o apropriada depende do objetivo da medi\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-selecting-the-appropriate-camera-configuration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selecionando a configura\u00e7\u00e3o de c\u00e2mera apropriada<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A resolu\u00e7\u00e3o da imagem influencia a quantidade de detalhes dispon\u00edveis em toda a \u00e1rea de medi\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sele\u00e7\u00e3o da c\u00e2mera e da lente deve ser avaliada em conjunto, visto que uma resolu\u00e7\u00e3o mais alta por si s\u00f3 N\u00c3O compensa a m\u00e1 ilumina\u00e7\u00e3o, part\u00edculas que obstruem a vis\u00e3o ou uma geometria de instala\u00e7\u00e3o inadequada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A WipWare leva em considera\u00e7\u00e3o esses fatores ao determinar uma configura\u00e7\u00e3o adequada para cada aplica\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-using-multiple-measurement-locations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilizando m\u00faltiplos locais de medi\u00e7\u00e3o<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Algumas opera\u00e7\u00f5es podem se beneficiar de locais adicionais para c\u00e2meras, onde diferentes objetivos de medi\u00e7\u00e3o ou condi\u00e7\u00f5es do material n\u00e3o podem ser abordados de forma eficaz a partir de um \u00fanico ponto de vista.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Por exemplo, medi\u00e7\u00f5es antes e depois de um britador podem ajudar a distinguir as caracter\u00edsticas da alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o de entrada das mudan\u00e7as na produ\u00e7\u00e3o do britador.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">V\u00e1rias c\u00e2meras tamb\u00e9m podem ser apropriadas para observar separadamente diferentes por\u00e7\u00f5es de um fluxo de material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No entanto, c\u00e2meras adicionais N\u00c3O produzem necessariamente medi\u00e7\u00f5es de fragmenta\u00e7\u00e3o mais precisas ou \u00fateis. Elas n\u00e3o conseguem revelar part\u00edculas enterradas sob a superf\u00edcie do material, e seu valor depende das informa\u00e7\u00f5es adicionais que a opera\u00e7\u00e3o exige.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-accounting-for-unresolved-material\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contabiliza\u00e7\u00e3o de materiais n\u00e3o resolvidos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A amostragem f\u00edsica e a an\u00e1lise granulom\u00e9trica podem ajudar a estabelecer rela\u00e7\u00f5es entre as medi\u00e7\u00f5es \u00f3pticas e a distribui\u00e7\u00e3o geral do material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Em condi\u00e7\u00f5es adequadas, a calibra\u00e7\u00e3o pode ser usada para compensar fra\u00e7\u00f5es de part\u00edculas que n\u00e3o podem ser resolvidas individualmente nas imagens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No entanto, a calibra\u00e7\u00e3o N\u00c3O melhora a resolu\u00e7\u00e3o f\u00edsica da c\u00e2mera nem permite que ela me\u00e7a diretamente part\u00edculas escondidas sob materiais maiores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Em casos onde a mat\u00e9ria fina \u00e9 particularmente importante, o m\u00e9todo de medi\u00e7\u00e3o e os requisitos de amostragem devem ser avaliados cuidadosamente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-choosing-between-maximum-size-monitoring-and-full-psd-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Escolher entre monitoramento de tamanho m\u00e1ximo e an\u00e1lise completa do PSD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A faixa de tamanho de part\u00edcula adequada tamb\u00e9m depende do tipo de medi\u00e7\u00e3o necess\u00e1ria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O Solo Basic oferece monitoramento focado no tamanho m\u00e1ximo ou na cor das part\u00edculas. Por exemplo, uma opera\u00e7\u00e3o pode precisar apenas determinar se part\u00edculas de tamanho excessivo est\u00e3o passando por um determinado ponto da esteira transportadora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">O Solo Complete fornece medi\u00e7\u00f5es da distribui\u00e7\u00e3o do tamanho das part\u00edculas em classes de tamanho definidas pelo usu\u00e1rio, juntamente com caracter\u00edsticas adicionais do material, como forma, volume estimado e cor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isso torna o Solo Complete mais adequado para aplica\u00e7\u00f5es que exigem tend\u00eancias detalhadas do tamanho das part\u00edculas, compara\u00e7\u00f5es entre est\u00e1gios de processamento ou avalia\u00e7\u00e3o em rela\u00e7\u00e3o a metas de PSD (distribui\u00e7\u00e3o do tamanho das part\u00edculas).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uma distribui\u00e7\u00e3o completa de tamanhos nem sempre \u00e9 necess\u00e1ria quando uma \u00fanica medi\u00e7\u00e3o do tamanho m\u00e1ximo fornece as informa\u00e7\u00f5es necess\u00e1rias para uma decis\u00e3o operacional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-measuring-the-right-material-at-the-right-location\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medindo o material certo no local certo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A quest\u00e3o mais importante N\u00c3O \u00e9 simplesmente o qu\u00e3o pequena uma part\u00edcula uma c\u00e2mera consegue distinguir, mas sim se o sistema consegue medir com precis\u00e3o os tamanhos de part\u00edculas que s\u00e3o relevantes para a opera\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uma instala\u00e7\u00e3o destinada a detectar part\u00edculas ocasionais de tamanho excessivo tem requisitos diferentes de uma destinada a monitorar a distribui\u00e7\u00e3o completa do tamanho das part\u00edculas (PSD) que entra em um circuito de moagem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A velocidade da esteira e a frequ\u00eancia de an\u00e1lise tamb\u00e9m afetam a frequ\u00eancia com que o material \u00e9 amostrado. Mesmo com resolu\u00e7\u00e3o \u00f3ptica adequada, a captura repetida de imagens N\u00c3O significa necessariamente que todas as part\u00edculas que passam pela c\u00e2mera sejam analisadas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sele\u00e7\u00e3o de um local de medi\u00e7\u00e3o exige, portanto, a considera\u00e7\u00e3o tanto da faixa de tamanho de part\u00edculas detect\u00e1veis quanto da forma como os dados resultantes ser\u00e3o utilizados.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Para uma discuss\u00e3o mais ampla sobre onde instalar sistemas de medi\u00e7\u00e3o e como os resultados podem apoiar decis\u00f5es operacionais, consulte <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/pt\/kb\/evaluating-rock-comminution-from-pre-blast-to-post-blast-and-through-mineral-processing\/\"><strong>Da detona\u00e7\u00e3o \u00e0 moagem: usando dados de fragmenta\u00e7\u00e3o para melhorar o desempenho da minera\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclus\u00e3o<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N\u00e3o existe um tamanho m\u00ednimo ou m\u00e1ximo universal de part\u00edcula detect\u00e1vel para todas as aplica\u00e7\u00f5es de an\u00e1lise de transportadores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A faixa de medi\u00e7\u00e3o pr\u00e1tica depende da rela\u00e7\u00e3o entre o material, o campo de vis\u00e3o, a resolu\u00e7\u00e3o da c\u00e2mera e as condi\u00e7\u00f5es de instala\u00e7\u00e3o.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ao identificar os tamanhos de part\u00edculas relevantes e os objetivos de medi\u00e7\u00e3o antes de selecionar a configura\u00e7\u00e3o do equipamento, as opera\u00e7\u00f5es podem obter dados mais significativos sem complexidade desnecess\u00e1ria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A WipWare trabalha com os clientes para avaliar seus materiais, dimens\u00f5es da esteira transportadora e requisitos operacionais, a fim de determinar uma solu\u00e7\u00e3o de medi\u00e7\u00e3o adequada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/pt\/contact\/\"><strong>Entre em contato com a WipWare<\/strong><\/a> para discutir sua candidatura ou explorar as <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/pt\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a> Para saber mais sobre a medi\u00e7\u00e3o automatizada de part\u00edculas em transportadores.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saiba como as dimens\u00f5es da esteira transportadora, a resolu\u00e7\u00e3o da c\u00e2mera, o campo de vis\u00e3o e as condi\u00e7\u00f5es de instala\u00e7\u00e3o influenciam o tamanho das part\u00edculas que o Solo consegue medir em aplica\u00e7\u00f5es industriais.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":8454,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[104,89,94],"class_list":["post-411","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kb","tag-aggregates","tag-mining","tag-solo"],"acf":{"related_posts":[{"ID":8503,"post_author":"20","post_date":"2025-10-30 11:11:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-10-30 15:11:50","post_content":"<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:post-excerpt {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fill\",\"flexSize\":null},\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"italic\",\"fontWeight\":\"700\"}}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents {\"maxHeadingLevel\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\" data-level=\"2\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\" data-level=\"2\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\" data-level=\"2\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\" data-level=\"2\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\" data-level=\"2\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\" data-level=\"2\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\" data-level=\"2\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\" data-level=\"2\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\" data-level=\"2\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\" data-level=\"2\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rock fragmentation influences nearly every stage of mining and mineral processing. The size and distribution of material produced by blasting affect how efficiently it can be excavated, transported, crushed, and ground. Changes in fragmentation can influence equipment performance, processing costs, and the consistency of material moving through an operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yet these stages are often evaluated independently. Blasting teams assess their results, crusher operators monitor equipment performance, and processing personnel respond to changes in feed conditions. Without reliable measurements connecting these activities, it can be difficult to determine where variability originates or which adjustments will provide the greatest benefit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fragmentation measurement helps connect these stages by turning material size and other characteristics into data that can be compared, monitored, and used to guide operational decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From pre-blast rock characterization to continuous conveyor monitoring, pit-to-plant fragmentation monitoring helps operations understand material behaviour, evaluate process performance, and identify opportunities for improvement throughout the life of a mine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before deciding where to measure fragmentation, it is important to understand what the operation is trying to achieve.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An acceptable particle size distribution (PSD) for one process may be unsuitable for another. Material that is easily handled by a large primary crusher may create difficulties in a smaller downstream crusher. Similarly, feed characteristics that support stable grinding performance at one operation may be undesirable at another.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first step is therefore to establish the material characteristics that matter to each process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These might include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Maximum particle size entering a crusher or material handling system.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Particle size distribution feeding a crusher or grinding mill.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The percentage of material within an acceptable size range.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Changes in particle size or shape between processing stages.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Variations in material characteristics between mining areas or feed sources.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Compliance with aggregate gradation requirements or other product specifications.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once these requirements are understood, the operation can identify the measurements needed to evaluate them.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-understanding-particle-size-distribution\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-understanding-particle-size-distribution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Particle Size Distribution<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Particle size distribution describes the relative proportions of different particle sizes within a material sample.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is commonly presented as a cumulative percent-passing curve, showing the percentage of material smaller than a given particle size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One frequently used measurement is <strong>P80<\/strong>, the particle size at which 80% of the material passes. Other measurements, such as P50 and P95, describe different portions of the distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 is useful for comparing feed and product sizes, tracking process changes, and evaluating crushing and grinding performance. However, it should not be treated as a complete description of the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two samples can have the same P80 while containing very different proportions of oversize, intermediate particles, or fines.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, an operation concerned with crusher blockages may need to monitor the largest particles and the percentage exceeding a specific size limit. In that case, P80 alone may not provide the information needed to make a decision.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a more detailed explanation, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-p80-in-crushing-and-material-processing\/\">Understanding P80 in Crushing and Material Processing<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-using-specification-envelopes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-using-specification-envelopes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Specification Envelopes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A specification envelope defines acceptable limits for a particle size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rather than evaluating a PSD curve without context, operators can compare measured results with an established range of acceptable material sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These limits may be based on equipment requirements, product specifications, operating targets, or other performance criteria.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a crusher may have a maximum acceptable feed size, while an aggregate producer may need to maintain a product gradation within specified limits.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7939,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-Spec-Blast-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"On spec blast information as a chart\" class=\"wp-image-7939\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's measurement technologies can help operators evaluate material against defined particle size criteria. In WipFrag, specification envelopes provide a visual reference for comparing measured PSD curves with the desired distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By establishing what constitutes acceptable material before collecting measurements, operations can more readily identify meaningful deviations and determine when further investigation or corrective action is required.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation begins with the characteristics of the rock itself.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rock strength, density, joint spacing, bedding, faults, and other geological features influence how explosive energy interacts with the material and how fragments develop.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even where drilling patterns and explosive loading remain consistent, changes in geological conditions can produce different fragmentation results.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Understanding these conditions before blasting provides valuable context when evaluating the results afterward.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-rock-structure-characterization-with-wipjoint\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-rock-structure-characterization-with-wipjoint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock Structure Characterization with WipJoint<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag includes <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipjoint-guide\/\"><strong>WipJoint<\/strong><\/a>, a tool for characterizing rock structure from photographs of exposed rock faces.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint measures apparent joint orientation, spacing, and persistence, along with estimated Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and apparent in-situ block size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These measurements help describe structural variations within a rock mass that may influence how the material responds to blasting.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":8505,\"width\":\"641px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Face-1-828x1024.png\" alt=\"Pre blast rock face joint network analysis\" class=\"wp-image-8505\" style=\"width:641px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a heavily fractured zone may break differently from an adjacent area containing larger, more competent rock blocks.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparing pre-blast structural characteristics with the fragmentation produced afterward can help engineers better understand these differences and evaluate the influence of geological conditions on blasting performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-establishing-fragmentation-objectives\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-establishing-fragmentation-objectives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing Fragmentation Objectives<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before a blast, the operation can also establish fragmentation targets based on the requirements of downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These targets might include limiting oversize material that requires secondary breaking, producing a suitable feed size for the primary crusher, or maintaining a particular particle size distribution for subsequent processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, WipFrag's <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/blastcast-guide\/\"><strong>BlastCast<\/strong><\/a> tool can be used to compare modelled fragmentation with measured results from previous blasts.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast uses the Kuz-Ram-Cunningham-Ouchterlony (KCO) model to predict fragmentation based on blast-design parameters, explosive characteristics, and rock conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By calibrating the model's Rock Factor against actual fragmentation measurements, engineers can establish a baseline for comparing how changes to selected blast-design parameters may influence the predicted PSD under similar rock conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These assessments provide a basis for evaluating possible changes, although actual blasting results must still be measured to confirm the outcome.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about the physical mechanisms and design factors influencing fragmentation, see <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\"><strong>Understanding Rock Blasting and Fragmentation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once a blast is completed, fragmentation analysis provides the first opportunity to evaluate the resulting material against the original objectives.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visual assessments can reveal obvious oversize or uneven fragmentation, but they cannot consistently quantify the particle size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\"><strong>WipFrag<\/strong><\/a> converts photographs of exposed fragmented material into particle size distribution measurements, allowing operators to compare blast results quantitatively.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Images can be collected from muckpiles, benches, underground stopes, stockpiles, and other accessible material. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can also provide imagery covering larger exposed areas.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-comparing-blasts-and-identifying-variability\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-comparing-blasts-and-identifying-variability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing Blasts and Identifying Variability<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quantitative measurements make it possible to compare fragmentation between different blasts, mining areas, geological conditions, and design configurations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, an operation may compare the percentage of oversize material produced by successive blasts or assess whether changes in the drilling pattern are associated with a shift in the PSD.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Multiple images can be combined to represent a broader sampling area, while suitable UAV imagery can help reveal spatial differences across a muckpile.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11028,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of WipFrag's GIS feature showing the heatmap of a UAV orthomosaic image analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-11028\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A fragmentation map may show that one area contains consistently larger fragments than another. When compared with geological observations and drilling records, this information can help identify conditions requiring further investigation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, fragmentation measurements do not independently establish why a particular result occurred. Similar patterns can arise from differences in rock structure, burden, spacing, explosive distribution, or other factors.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The greatest value comes from evaluating the measurements alongside the corresponding blast records.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-measuring-representative-material\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-measuring-representative-material\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring Representative Material<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with any sampling method, the usefulness of fragmentation data depends on whether the measurements represent the material being evaluated.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Images should be collected from appropriate locations and under suitable conditions, with enough samples to account for material variability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photographic analysis measures particles visible at the surface. Buried material and particles obscured by larger fragments cannot be measured directly.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For practical guidance, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/\"><strong>WipFrag Image Capture &amp; Sampling Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-professional-fragmentation-analysis-with-mailfrag\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-professional-fragmentation-analysis-with-mailfrag\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Fragmentation Analysis with MailFrag<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every operation has the personnel, time, or resources to conduct fragmentation analysis internally.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For these applications, WipWare offers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/#h-mailfrag\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/#h-mailfrag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MailFrag<\/a><\/strong>, a professional analysis service available through WipFrag.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Users prepare and submit their images with the appropriate scaling information, and WipWare's analysis specialists complete the particle delineation, review, and analysis. The completed results are returned through WipFrag.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This provides an alternative for operations that require quantitative fragmentation measurements without performing the analysis themselves.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>MailFrag can be particularly useful for occasional fragmentation assessments, specialized projects, or organizations seeking assistance with their analysis workflow.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether performed internally or through MailFrag, the objective remains the same: obtain reliable, representative fragmentation measurements that can support meaningful operational decisions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation measurements collected from a muckpile describe the material at a particular stage of the operation. However, material characteristics can vary considerably as different areas are excavated, blended, transported, and delivered to processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This creates another opportunity for measurement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-vehicle-load-analysis-with-reflex\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-vehicle-load-analysis-with-reflex\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Load Analysis with Reflex<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/reflex\/\"><strong>Reflex<\/strong><\/a> is an automated particle measurement system designed for material carried in haul trucks, loaders, railcars, and other vehicles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the installation, the system can capture material in a vehicle load or as it is discharged at a receiving location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10037,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Reflex-AS1682869331-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Reflex measuring fragmentation in mine haul-truck loads and quarry haul-truck loads.\" class=\"wp-image-10037\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reflex Basic provides focused maximum-size or colour monitoring, while Reflex Complete provides particle size distribution, shape, and colour measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These measurements allow operators to compare material from one vehicle load to another and identify changes before the material reaches downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-connecting-loading-and-haulage-to-processing\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-connecting-loading-and-haulage-to-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting Loading and Haulage to Processing<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Load-by-load measurements can be particularly useful when material is delivered from different blasting areas or when the operation experiences substantial variability in crusher feed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, monitoring the size distribution of material arriving at a primary crusher can help operators determine whether coarse feed conditions are isolated or recurring.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where load identity, location, and dispatch information are available, fragmentation results can also be associated with particular mining areas or material movements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This provides a way to connect upstream fragmentation conditions with the material being delivered to processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The information may support operational decisions involving material routing, feed management, oversize handling, or further investigation of a particular source.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-tracking-changes-between-the-pit-and-the-crusher\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-tracking-changes-between-the-pit-and-the-crusher\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking Changes Between the Pit and the Crusher<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements collected at different stages can also help distinguish between fragmentation as initially produced by blasting and the material subsequently delivered to processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The material visible in a muckpile is not necessarily identical in distribution to the material arriving at a crusher. Loading practices, material segregation, blending, and handling can all influence the composition of individual loads.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparing measurements from different locations provides additional context about these changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is particularly valuable when an operation is trying to understand whether inconsistent crusher feed originates with blasting, material handling, or the combination of multiple feed sources.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is not necessarily to measure every fragment, but to collect useful, consistent information about the material moving between stages.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once material enters the crushing and processing circuit, its particle size distribution continues to change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Crushers reduce larger particles, screens separate material into size ranges, and grinding circuits prepare feed for subsequent processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the same time, differences in rock properties, equipment condition, operating settings, and incoming material can cause the size distribution to vary.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Conveyors provide useful locations to monitor these changes while material is moving through the operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-conveyor-particle-measurement-with-solo\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-conveyor-particle-measurement-with-solo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conveyor Particle Measurement with Solo<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo<\/strong><\/a> is an automated conveyor measurement system that repeatedly captures and analyzes material as it travels through a processing circuit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on its configuration, Solo can provide maximum particle size, particle size distribution, particle shape, estimated volume, and colour measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10064,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SoloConveyorSystem-PSD-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Particle size monitoring of limestone or clinker in cement production\" class=\"wp-image-10064\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Solo Basic provides focused maximum-size or colour monitoring, while Solo Complete offers full PSD analysis and additional material measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These capabilities allow operations to select a measurement approach appropriate to the decision being supported.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, detecting material that exceeds a particular size limit may only require maximum particle size monitoring. Understanding how the complete distribution changes through crushing or blending generally requires PSD measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-monitoring-crusher-performance\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-monitoring-crusher-performance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitoring Crusher Performance<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Installing a measurement system after a crusher allows operators to evaluate the material being produced.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Changes in product size may indicate variations in feed characteristics, operating conditions, crusher settings, or equipment wear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A developing oversize trend can prompt an operator to investigate whether the crusher is producing material outside the desired range.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where permitted by the equipment and control strategy, measurement data can also be integrated into process control systems to support alarms or automated adjustments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the measurements do not independently establish the cause of a change. Crusher operating data and other process information are needed to determine the appropriate response.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-screening-and-oversize-detection\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-screening-and-oversize-detection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screening and Oversize Detection<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Screening operations present another useful measurement point.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When a screen wears, becomes damaged, or performs poorly, unexpected material sizes may begin appearing in its output.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monitoring material downstream of a screen can help identify particles exceeding the intended size limit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An alert may allow operators to investigate a developing problem before significant quantities of out-of-spec material enter a stockpile, processing circuit, or finished product stream.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The usefulness of this application depends on the particle sizes involved and whether they can be reliably resolved by the measurement system.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-grinding-circuit-feed-monitoring\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-grinding-circuit-feed-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grinding Circuit Feed Monitoring<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Material size entering an autogenous (AG) or semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) circuit can strongly influence how the mill operates.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Variations in the feed size distribution may affect grinding behaviour, circulating loads, and mill stability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measuring material on a conveyor feeding the mill can provide information about these changes and help operators evaluate the relationship between feed characteristics and process performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the operation, these measurements may support decisions involving feed rates, stockpile blending, or advanced process control.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is not necessarily to maintain the smallest possible feed size, but to provide material appropriate for the grinding circuit and its operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-understanding-changes-across-processing-stages\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-understanding-changes-across-processing-stages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Changes Across Processing Stages<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements become particularly informative when results from different processing locations can be compared.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, measurements collected before and after a crusher can help operators understand the relationship between incoming material and the resulting product.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements at several points in a crushing circuit may reveal how changes in one stage influence the material delivered to the next.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, particle size data can also be evaluated alongside throughput, crusher settings, equipment power consumption, and other operating information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This broader context helps distinguish changes in material characteristics from changes in equipment performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no single ideal measurement location for every operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most useful location depends on the material, equipment, operating challenges, and the decisions that measurements are intended to support.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11209,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Process.gif\" alt=\"An animated diagram of a mining process indicating where WipWare can be used\" class=\"wp-image-11209\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A practical approach is to start with the process question, then identify where the relevant material can be measured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Measurement location<\/th><th>What the measurement can help evaluate<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pre-blast rock face<\/strong><\/td><td>Geological structure and conditions influencing fragmentation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Blasted muckpile<\/strong><\/td><td>Blast performance, oversize, PSD, and spatial variability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vehicle loads or discharge points<\/strong><\/td><td>Load-to-load variation and material arriving from different sources<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pre-primary crusher<\/strong><\/td><td>Incoming feed characteristics and material variability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-primary crusher<\/strong><\/td><td>Crusher product size, oversize trends, and performance changes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-secondary or tertiary crusher<\/strong><\/td><td>Product consistency and the effects of crushing adjustments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-screen conveyor<\/strong><\/td><td>Unexpected oversize, screen performance, and product compliance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grinding circuit feed<\/strong><\/td><td>Feed size variability, blending decisions, and process stability<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These locations are not interchangeable. Each answers a different operational question.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-before-or-after-a-crusher\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-before-or-after-a-crusher\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before or After a Crusher?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A measurement before a crusher describes the material entering the machine. It can help establish whether variations in feed size may be contributing to changes in performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A measurement after the crusher describes the material produced. It can help evaluate whether the output meets the desired requirements and whether the distribution changes over time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both measurements can be useful together because they provide information about the relationship between incoming material and the resulting product.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the additional information only creates value when the operation has a reason to use it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choosing-the-right-measurement-system\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choosing-the-right-measurement-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Measurement System<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Selecting a measurement system involves more than determining where it will be installed. The technology must also provide the information needed to support the intended operational decision.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare offers different measurement approaches based on how material is presented and what characteristics need to be evaluated.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>WipFrag<\/strong> supports on-demand fragmentation and particle analysis from photographs collected in the field, laboratory, underground, or by UAV.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Reflex<\/strong> provides automated measurements of material in vehicle loads or during discharge, helping operations monitor load-to-load variability.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Solo<\/strong> provides repeated measurements of material on conveyors and process lines, supporting continuous monitoring and process control.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For automated systems, choosing between Basic and Complete configurations depends on the information required.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Basic \u2014 Focused Monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Solo Basic and Reflex Basic are designed for applications where the primary objective is to monitor maximum particle size or material colour.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, an operation may need to identify oversize material approaching a crusher, detect unexpected particles after screening, or monitor colour changes that could indicate differences in material characteristics.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where a single measurement can provide the required operational signal, Basic may offer a more appropriate solution than full PSD analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Complete \u2014 Comprehensive Material Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Solo Complete and Reflex Complete provide full particle size distribution measurements, along with particle shape and colour information. Solo Complete also provides estimated material volume.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These configurations are useful when operations need to understand changes across multiple particle size classes, compare complete distributions, or evaluate material characteristics over time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applications include monitoring crusher performance, evaluating grinding circuit feed, comparing material from different sources, and assessing compliance with particle size targets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-matching-the-measurement-to-the-application\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-matching-the-measurement-to-the-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matching the Measurement to the Application<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A more comprehensive measurement system is not necessarily more useful for every application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, detecting particles above a defined size limit may require only maximum-size monitoring. By contrast, understanding how a crusher changes the overall particle size distribution generally requires more detailed PSD measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appropriate system also depends on whether the material can be measured reliably under the proposed installation conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Factors such as particle size, visibility, field of view, mounting distance, material movement, and environmental conditions all influence system selection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is to select the measurement capability that provides useful information for the process, without introducing unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-understanding-detectable-particle-size-ranges\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-understanding-detectable-particle-size-ranges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Detectable Particle Size Ranges<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An important consideration when selecting a measurement location is whether the system can reliably distinguish the particle sizes that matter to the operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For optical conveyor monitoring, the detectable size range depends on camera resolution, lens selection, mounting distance, and field of view. A wider field of view allows the system to observe a larger area of material but reduces the image detail available for identifying smaller particles. A narrower field of view improves resolution for smaller particles but may limit coverage of larger material or the full material stream.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, monitoring coarse primary crusher output on a wide conveyor presents different requirements from measuring smaller material feeding a grinding mill. The appropriate camera configuration must account for both the material size distribution and the physical conditions at the measurement location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These considerations are particularly important when selecting between maximum-size detection and complete particle size distribution analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a more detailed explanation, including practical installation examples, see <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-size-ranges-in-conveyor-belt-analysis\/\"><strong>Understanding Size Ranges in Conveyor Belt Analysis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Traditional sieve analysis remains an important method of particle size measurement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When properly performed, it provides a physical assessment of the sampled material and can include fractions that are difficult to resolve through optical measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a sample collected periodically represents the material taken at that particular time and location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If material characteristics change significantly between samples, those variations may not be captured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-the-value-of-more-frequent-measurements\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-the-value-of-more-frequent-measurements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Value of More Frequent Measurements<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Automated monitoring systems repeatedly collect measurements while material moves through the process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead of relying entirely on measurements taken at occasional intervals, operators can observe developing trends, compare operating periods, and identify unexpected changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a crusher may produce material within the desired size range during a scheduled sampling period but experience intermittent oversize events during other operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A monitoring system can provide additional information about those variations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Continuous monitoring does not mean that every particle is measured. Optical systems sample visible material at repeated intervals, and their results are influenced by the measurement frequency, installation geometry, and characteristics of the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nevertheless, repeated measurements can reveal patterns that periodic sampling alone may miss.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-why-both-methods-matter\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-why-both-methods-matter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Both Methods Matter<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Automated optical measurements and physical sieve analysis provide complementary information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sieve analysis can help characterize bulk material and provide reference measurements, while automated systems provide more frequent observations of process behaviour.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, comparative sampling and calibration can help establish relationships between optical measurements and laboratory results.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rather than treating one method as a replacement for the other, operations can combine them to support a more comprehensive understanding of material size and process variability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is to collect measurements that are both meaningful and sufficiently representative of the decisions they will inform.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Collecting more data does not automatically improve an operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The practical value of measurement comes from establishing how the information will be evaluated and what action may be taken when conditions change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A useful monitoring strategy links three elements:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"start\":1} -->\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Measurement:<\/strong> What material characteristic is being monitored?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Target:<\/strong> What range or condition is considered acceptable?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Response:<\/strong> What should happen when the measurement indicates a meaningful deviation?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-using-size-limits-and-specification-envelopes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-using-size-limits-and-specification-envelopes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Size Limits and Specification Envelopes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A maximum particle size limit may be sufficient when the objective is to detect oversize material that could interfere with downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other applications require monitoring the overall PSD against a specification envelope.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a process may require that a particular percentage of material remain within an acceptable size range rather than simply remaining below a maximum size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparing measurements against these limits allows operators to identify whether the material is within specification and how its distribution changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appropriate limits must be established from the requirements of the equipment or process, rather than from general particle size targets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-from-alerts-to-automation\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-from-alerts-to-automation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Alerts to Automation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurement results can be presented to operators for review, connected to alarms, or incorporated into a plant control system where supported.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's automated systems can communicate measurement data through industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP and OPC UA.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This makes it possible to integrate particle measurements with other operating information used by a PLC, SCADA system, or control strategy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, detecting a developing oversize condition after a crusher might prompt an operator to review the crusher settings or equipment condition.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With suitable engineering and safeguards, the measurement could also contribute to an automated control strategy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One historical WipWare application at a mining operation in northern Quebec illustrates this approach. The operation needed to control material exceeding approximately 6 inches (150 mm) after primary crushing. Working with Xstrata Process Support (XPS) and a hydraulic toggle supplier, WipWare helped implement a system that identified oversize conditions and communicated with a PLC to support automatic crusher-setting adjustments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The application demonstrates how particle measurements can become practical control inputs when integrated with appropriate equipment and process safeguards.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The decision to automate should depend on how reliably the measurement represents the process, how quickly a response is needed, and the operating consequences of the proposed adjustment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is to use measurement as a dependable input to an appropriate operational decision, not to automate simply because data is available.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A research program at dstgroup's aggregate quarry in Portugal demonstrates how fragmentation measurement can connect blast evaluation with downstream processing requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research involved WipWare, O-Pitblast, and dstgroup, with the objective of improving the relationship between blasting performance and primary crusher compatibility.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-establishing-a-measurable-baseline\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-establishing-a-measurable-baseline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing a Measurable Baseline<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initial phase combined detailed bench topography, blasthole surveys, blast-design simulation, and fragmentation measurement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using WipFrag, the researchers evaluated particle size distributions from blasted material and compared the results with the quarry's primary crusher requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A crusher compatibility envelope helped identify material within the desired size range and oversize material requiring additional handling or breaking.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initial assessments revealed differences between predicted and measured fragmentation, along with variations associated with blast geometry and drilling accuracy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These findings provided a baseline for evaluating subsequent adjustments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-evaluating-blast-design-changes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-evaluating-blast-design-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating Blast Design Changes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Later phases of the research investigated changes to blast-design parameters, including stemming properties, subdrilling, drilling accuracy, and initiation timing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation measurements were used to compare the outcomes and evaluate whether the changes brought the material closer to the crusher's desired feed distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research ultimately demonstrated measurable improvements following targeted blast-design adjustments, including an 11% reduction in D80, a 19% reduction in maximum fragment size, and a 21% improvement in fragmentation efficiency. These changes brought the run-of-mine particle size distribution (PSD) 15% closer to the crusher compatibility envelope.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These results describe the particular conditions and comparisons used in the research, rather than performance improvements that can be assumed at other operations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":8511,\"width\":\"693px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Result-1-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Result Blast comparison with focus blast parameters in blue and blast results in orange\" class=\"wp-image-8511\" style=\"width:693px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-extending-measurement-to-crusher-feed\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-extending-measurement-to-crusher-feed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extending Measurement to Crusher Feed<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research also incorporated automated measurements using Reflex near the primary crusher.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These observations helped evaluate material arriving for processing and provided an additional way to compare the effects of blast-design changes over time. As mentioned above, following the initial blast-design adjustments, the run-of-mine particle size distribution (PSD) moved 15% closer to the crusher compatibility envelope established during the baseline phase.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The significance of the work is not simply that one blast produced smaller fragments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It demonstrates a measurement-driven process in which crusher requirements helped define the fragmentation targets, blast outcomes were measured, adjustments were evaluated, and subsequent material characteristics were monitored.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This approach connects the blasting operation with the requirements of downstream equipment rather than treating fragmentation as an isolated blasting result.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further reading, see the published journal articles <strong><em>A Mine-to-Crusher Framework for Aggregate Operations<\/em><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ISEE-37.-Mine-to-Crusher-Framework-for-Quarries-Taiwo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Part 1<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391348416_A_Mine-to-Crusher_Framework_for_Aggregate_Operations_-_Part_2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391348416_A_Mine-to-Crusher_Framework_for_Aggregate_Operations_-_Part_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Part 2<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/onemine.org\/documents\/a-mine-to-crusher-framework-for-aggregate-operations-part-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Part 3<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individual measurements provide information about material at a particular time and location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their value can grow when results are collected consistently, associated with operating conditions, and compared over longer periods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As mining progresses, operations encounter different geological zones, material characteristics, equipment conditions, and processing requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements collected over time can help document these changes and provide a reference for evaluating subsequent performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-connecting-measurements-across-stages\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-connecting-measurements-across-stages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting Measurements Across Stages<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's technologies provide complementary ways to characterize material throughout the mining and processing cycle:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>WipJoint<\/strong> characterizes exposed rock structure before blasting.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>WipFrag<\/strong> evaluates post-blast fragmentation and other accessible material samples.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>BlastCast<\/strong> helps compare measured fragmentation with modelled outcomes and investigate potential design changes.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Reflex<\/strong> provides automated vehicle-load measurements between loading, haulage, and processing.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Solo<\/strong> provides repeated material measurements on conveyors and process lines.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>MailFrag<\/strong> provides specialist-assisted WipFrag analysis where internal analysis resources are limited.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These technologies do not all measure material in the same way, nor do they need to be deployed together to provide value.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each addresses a different measurement requirement, and the usefulness of combining results depends on appropriate sampling, calibration, consistent reporting, and the operating information available.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a mine may compare WipFrag measurements from a blast with subsequent Reflex measurements of truckloads leaving that mining area. Solo measurements can then provide information about material entering or leaving a processing stage.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When these results are associated with their locations, times, sources, and operating conditions, they can help explain how material characteristics change as production progresses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-evaluating-trends-and-operational-changes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-evaluating-trends-and-operational-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating Trends and Operational Changes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long-term measurement records can also support comparisons between operating periods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A mine might evaluate fragmentation before and after a change in blasting practices, examine crusher product size as equipment wears, or compare grinding circuit feed characteristics from different mining areas.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements can be evaluated alongside operating indicators such as throughput, power consumption, equipment settings, maintenance records, and material routing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This helps engineers investigate whether changes in material characteristics are associated with changes in process performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Importantly, fragmentation measurements do not directly quantify energy efficiency, equipment wear, or cost savings. Those outcomes require corresponding operational data.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The value of fragmentation measurement is that it adds material-characterization information to those evaluations, helping operators better understand the conditions influencing performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-building-a-consistent-improvement-process\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-building-a-consistent-improvement-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Consistent Improvement Process<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A measurement-driven improvement program begins by defining the requirements of the operation and establishing meaningful targets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements are then collected at selected locations to determine how actual material characteristics compare with those requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When conditions differ from expectations, the results can be evaluated alongside the corresponding geological, equipment, and operating information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Changes to blasting, crushing, screening, or other process settings can then be assessed using subsequent measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over time, this creates a feedback process in which operational decisions are informed by observed material behaviour rather than assumptions alone.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every operation needs measurement systems at every stage. A single well-placed system may provide considerable value when it addresses an important operational problem.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other operations may benefit from combining measurements at several locations to understand how material changes as it moves through production.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The objective is to establish the right measurements, at the right locations, with a clear purpose for using the results.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Published research provides practical examples of how these measurement approaches have been applied across different operations. Studies involving SAG mill control, crusher performance, conveyor monitoring, and blast optimization demonstrate how fragmentation data can contribute to broader evaluations of process performance. Explore these applications in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipware-fragmentation-monitoring-case-studies\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WipWare Case Studies: Fragmentation and Process Monitoring<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-conclusion\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation affects much more than the immediate results of a blast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Material characteristics influence loading, haulage, crushing, screening, grinding, and the consistency of downstream processing. Understanding these relationships requires measurements that can be connected to the operating decisions made at each stage.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From pre-blast rock characterization and fragmentation assessment to automated vehicle-load and conveyor monitoring, WipWare provides complementary technologies for understanding how material changes throughout an operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Together with appropriate sampling, operating records, and process targets, these measurements can help operations identify variability, evaluate changes, and develop more consistent approaches to process improvement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the life of a mine, the resulting measurement history can provide valuable context for understanding changing material conditions, comparing operating strategies, and informing future decisions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The value is not simply in collecting more information. It is in understanding what the measurements mean and using them to make better-informed decisions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Because you can't manage what you can't measure<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"anchor\":\"h-related-articles\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" id=\"h-related-articles\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"From Blast to Mill: Using Fragmentation Data to Improve Mining Performance","post_excerpt":"Explore how fragmentation measurements support better decisions from blasting through mineral processing, including rock characterization, crusher feed monitoring, and continuous particle size analysis.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"evaluating-rock-comminution-from-pre-blast-to-post-blast-and-through-mineral-processing","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-p80-in-crushing-and-material-processing\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipjoint-guide\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/blastcast-guide\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/","post_modified":"2026-10-21 15:43:34","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-21 19:43:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=8503","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"9","filter":"raw"},{"ID":7938,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2025-04-25 12:51:15","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-25 16:51:15","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph {\"anchor\":\"h-\"} -->\n<p id=\"h-\">In crushing and mineral processing, particle size distribution (PSD) is an important measure of how material behaves as it moves through an operation. One of the most widely used indicators is <strong>P80<\/strong>, which describes the particle size at which 80% of the material passes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 helps engineers evaluate crushing and grinding performance, establish product size targets, and understand how material characteristics change between processing stages. However, it is only one part of the particle size distribution, and its usefulness depends on how it is measured and applied.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-what-is-p80\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-p80\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is P80?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>P80 is the particle size at which 80% of the material passes, typically expressed as a percentage of mass.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, if crushed ore has a P80 of 120 mm:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Approximately 80% of the material, by mass, is smaller than 120 mm.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Approximately 20% is larger than 120 mm.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A smaller P80 generally indicates a finer material distribution, while a larger P80 indicates a coarser distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 is determined from the cumulative particle size distribution curve, which shows the percentage of material passing at different particle sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-p80-f80-and-d80-what-s-the-difference\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-p80-f80-and-d80-what-s-the-difference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">P80, F80, and D80: What's the Difference?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These terms describe closely related measurements, but they are commonly used in different contexts.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"hasFixedLayout\":false} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th>Term<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><th>Common application<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>P80<\/strong><\/td><td>80% passing size of a process <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>p<\/strong><\/span>roduct<\/td><td>Crusher or grinding circuit output<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>F80<\/strong><\/td><td>80% passing size of a process <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>f<\/strong><\/span>eed<\/td><td>Material entering a crusher or grinding mill<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>D80<\/strong><\/td><td>80% passing size of a particle size <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>d<\/strong><\/span>istribution<\/td><td>General fragmentation analysis and material characterization<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, if material enters a crusher with an F80 of 300 mm and leaves with a P80 of 75 mm, the 80% passing size has decreased by a factor of four.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\"><strong>WipFrag<\/strong><\/a> software generally reports percentile sizes using D-values, including D50, D80, and D95. D80 represents the same percentile as P80, although comparisons between measurement methods must account for their sampling and analysis approaches.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information on reading D-values and particle size distribution curves, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-results-interpretation-guide\/\"><strong>WipFrag Results Interpretation Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-how-is-p80-determined\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-how-is-p80-determined\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is P80 Determined?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 is obtained from a particle size distribution. The measurement method depends on the material, particle sizes, and operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-sieve-analysis\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-sieve-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sieve Analysis<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In conventional sieve analysis, a representative material sample is passed through a series of sieves with progressively smaller openings.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The material retained at each size is weighed, and the cumulative percentage passing is calculated. P80 is the size corresponding to 80% passing on the resulting distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sieve analysis provides a direct mass-based measurement but may require material collection, handling, and laboratory processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-image-based-particle-size-analysis\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-image-based-particle-size-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image-Based Particle Size Analysis<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Image-based methods estimate particle size distributions by identifying and measuring particles visible in digital images.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare technologies support several measurement approaches:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\"><strong>WipFrag<\/strong><\/a> analyzes photographs collected in the field, laboratory, underground, or by UAV.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/reflex\/\"><strong>Reflex<\/strong><\/a> provides automated measurements of vehicle loads or material during discharge.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo<\/strong><\/a> provides repeated measurements of material moving on conveyors and process lines.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Complete configurations of Solo and Reflex provide PSD measurements, while their Basic configurations focus on maximum particle size and colour monitoring.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike physical sieving, optical measurements are derived from visible particles and associated size-estimation methods. Particles that are buried, obscured, or too small to resolve cannot be directly measured from the image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, calibration and representative physical sampling can help relate optical results to the overall material distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-why-is-p80-important-in-crushing-and-mineral-processing\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-why-is-p80-important-in-crushing-and-mineral-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Is P80 Important in Crushing and Mineral Processing?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7939,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-Spec-Blast-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"Chart showing PSD analysis\ncrushing and grinding, mineral processing\" class=\"wp-image-7939\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-1-crusher-performance-and-product-size-control\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-1-crusher-performance-and-product-size-control\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Crusher Performance and Product Size Control<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Crushers are designed to reduce material to sizes suitable for downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monitoring P80 can help operations evaluate whether crusher output is becoming coarser or finer, compare performance under different operating conditions, and assess the effect of changes to crusher settings.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a change in P80 following an adjustment to a crusher's closed-side setting (CSS) may indicate a change in product size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, P80 alone does not establish whether material is suitable for the next process. A relatively small proportion of oversized particles may still cause problems even when the overall P80 meets its target.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Maximum particle size, higher percentile sizes, and the percentage of material above specific thresholds may therefore be equally important.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-2-grinding-circuit-efficiency\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-2-grinding-circuit-efficiency\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Grinding Circuit Efficiency<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In grinding circuits, the relationship between feed size and product size helps determine the energy required for size reduction.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A common expression of this relationship is the Bond equation:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>W = 10 \u00d7 Wi \u00d7 (1\/\u221aP80 \u2212 1\/\u221aF80)<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>W<\/strong> is the estimated specific energy required, typically in kWh\/t.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Wi<\/strong> is the Bond Work Index.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>F80<\/strong> is the 80% passing size of the feed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>P80<\/strong> is the 80% passing size of the product.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In the conventional form of the equation, F80 and P80 are expressed in micrometres (\u00b5m).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Bond Work Index is determined through standardized testing or other appropriate characterization methods; it is not calculated from F80 and P80 alone. The equation provides an estimate of grinding energy requirements, and practical applications may require additional correction factors.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The accuracy of grinding energy estimates also depends on the Bond Work Index used. Sample preparation, particle size, and testing methodology can influence its determination. Nikoli\u0107 and Trumi\u0107 (2021) examined these considerations for finer samples, highlighting the importance of appropriate methods when determining the Bond Work Index.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Generally, producing a finer product from the same feed requires additional grinding energy. The objective is therefore not always to minimize P80, but to achieve the particle size needed for the subsequent process without unnecessary energy consumption.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-3-mineral-liberation-and-recovery\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-3-mineral-liberation-and-recovery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Mineral Liberation and Recovery<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Many mineral processing operations require valuable minerals to be sufficiently liberated from surrounding material before separation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If grinding produces material that is too coarse, valuable minerals may remain locked within larger particles. If material is ground more finely than necessary, additional energy is consumed, and excessive fines may create problems for some separation processes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appropriate P80 depends on the ore's mineralogy, liberation characteristics, and downstream processing requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 provides a useful operating reference, but it does not directly measure mineral liberation or recovery.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-4-crusher-feed-compatibility-and-throughput\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-4-crusher-feed-compatibility-and-throughput\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Crusher Feed Compatibility and Throughput<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Material entering each processing stage must be suitable for the equipment receiving it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coarse or highly variable feed can affect crusher loading, throughput, and equipment performance. Conversely, excessive fines or material outside the preferred feed distribution can also influence how effectively equipment operates.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monitoring feed size distributions helps identify changing conditions before they become persistent processing problems.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 is useful for tracking the general coarseness of the feed, while additional PSD measurements can help identify problematic oversize or fines.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-5-process-control-and-optimization\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-5-process-control-and-optimization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Process Control and Optimization<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Repeated particle size measurements can help operations understand whether material is remaining within an acceptable operating range.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the process, the information may support:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Evaluation of crusher setting adjustments.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Monitoring of crusher feed and discharge conditions.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Identification of changes in screening performance.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Assessment of grinding circuit feed variability.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Comparison of material from different sources or operating periods.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For suitable conveyor applications, <strong>Solo Complete<\/strong> provides automated PSD measurements that can be used to monitor P80 and other particle size indicators as material moves through the process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For an explanation of how fragmentation measurements can be applied across multiple processing stages, see <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/evaluating-rock-comminution-from-pre-blast-to-post-blast-and-through-mineral-processing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>From Blast to Mill: Using Fragmentation Data to Improve Mining Performance<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Published studies have also examined how particle size measurements relate to crusher productivity, grinding performance, and process stability. For practical examples of these applications, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipware-fragmentation-monitoring-case-studies\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11349\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WipWare Case Studies: Fragmentation and Process Monitoring<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-how-does-p80-change-between-process-stages\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-how-does-p80-change-between-process-stages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does P80 Change Between Process Stages?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 can be measured at several locations within a crushing and grinding circuit, but there is no universal target for every stage.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Process stage<\/th><th>How P80 can be used<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Primary crushing<\/strong><\/td><td>Evaluate coarse product size and changes in crusher performance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Secondary crushing<\/strong><\/td><td>Monitor additional size reduction and downstream feed consistency<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tertiary crushing<\/strong><\/td><td>Assess finer product size and compliance with process requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grinding mill feed<\/strong><\/td><td>Characterize incoming material and changes in feed size<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grinding circuit product<\/strong><\/td><td>Evaluate whether the material has reached the required fineness for downstream processing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appropriate size range depends on equipment design, material properties, and the intended product.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Just as importantly, the measurement technology must be suitable for the relevant particle sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, automated optical analysis of coarse material on a conveyor has different measurement requirements from evaluating a finely ground product containing particles measured in micrometres.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>See <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-size-ranges-in-conveyor-belt-analysis\/\"><strong>Understanding Size Ranges in Conveyor Belt Analysis<\/strong><\/a> for an explanation of how field of view, camera resolution, and installation geometry influence detectable particle sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7940,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Solo-6-frame-564x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Conveyor analysis system over a conveyor belt\ncrushing and grinding\nmineral processing\" class=\"wp-image-7940\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-factors-that-influence-p80\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-factors-that-influence-p80\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Factors That Influence P80<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Particle size distribution can change for many reasons, including variations in the material itself and adjustments to the process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Important influences include rock hardness and geological characteristics, blast fragmentation, crusher settings, equipment wear, feed rate, screening performance, and operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For mining operations, variation can begin before material enters the processing plant. Changes in geology or blasting conditions may influence the size distribution delivered to the primary crusher.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\"><strong>Understanding Rock Blasting and Fragmentation<\/strong><\/a> explores the conditions and blast-design variables that influence the initial fragmentation of rock.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because these factors can interact, a change in P80 should be treated as an indication that the material distribution has changed\u2014not automatic proof of a particular cause.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-why-p80-should-not-be-used-alone\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-why-p80-should-not-be-used-alone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why P80 Should Not Be Used Alone<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Although P80 is an important measurement, two materials with the same P80 can have substantially different particle size distributions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One may contain more fines, while another may have a greater concentration of oversized particles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more complete process evaluation, P80 can be considered alongside:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Other percentile sizes<\/strong>, such as D50 or D95.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Maximum particle size<\/strong>, especially where oversize presents a risk.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Percentage passing or retained at a defined size<\/strong>, such as a screen opening or process threshold.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>The complete PSD curve<\/strong>, including changes in distribution shape.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Specification envelopes<\/strong>, where the process has defined acceptable particle size limits.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appropriate combination depends on what the operation needs to control.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a crusher may require a maximum feed size limit in addition to an acceptable P80 range. A grinding circuit may need to monitor both overall feed coarseness and changes in fines content.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most useful measurements are those that connect directly to an operational decision.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-conclusion\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 provides a practical way to describe and compare particle size distributions throughout crushing and mineral processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It helps operations evaluate size reduction, establish process targets, monitor material variability, and understand the relationship between feed characteristics and downstream requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, an appropriate P80 is not necessarily the smallest achievable value. It is the value that supports the requirements of the process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When combined with other PSD measurements, representative sampling, and relevant operating information, P80 becomes a more useful indicator of process performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare provides tools for measuring particle size distribution through field analysis, vehicle monitoring, and automated conveyor measurement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/\"><strong>measurement technologies<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/contact\/\"><strong>contact WipWare<\/strong><\/a> to discuss the particle size measurements most relevant to your operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-references\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">References<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nikoli\u0107, V., &amp; Trumi\u0107, M. (2021). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.mineng.2021.106858\">A new approach to the calculation of Bond work index for finer samples<\/a>. <em>Minerals Engineering, 165<\/em>, 106858.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Understanding P80 in Crushing and Material Processing","post_excerpt":"Understand what P80 means, how it is determined, and why this important particle size measurement is used to evaluate crushing, grinding, and mineral processing performance.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"understanding-p80-in-crushing-and-material-processing","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-size-ranges-in-conveyor-belt-analysis\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-results-interpretation-guide\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/evaluating-rock-comminution-from-pre-blast-to-post-blast-and-through-mineral-processing\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipware-fragmentation-monitoring-case-studies\/","post_modified":"2026-10-21 15:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-21 19:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=7938","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"3","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2482,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2019-03-25 15:55:48","post_date_gmt":"2019-03-25 19:55:48","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On March 12, 2019, WipWare Technical Specialist Marty Wanner arrived at Agnico Eagle's <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agnicoeagle.com\/English\/operations\/operations\/meliadine\/default.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.agnicoeagle.com\/English\/operations\/operations\/meliadine\/default.aspx\">Meliadine<\/a><\/strong> gold mine in Nunavut, Canada, to commission a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"34\">Solo Online Conveyor Particle Size Analysis System<\/a><\/strong>. The visit included verifying the existing installation, confirming system connectivity, calibrating particle size measurements against sieve analysis data, and providing technical training to mine personnel.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Located approximately 25 kilometres north of Rankin Inlet in Nunavut's Kivalliq Region, Meliadine was preparing to enter commercial gold production when WipWare visited in March 2019.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Solo system had been installed by the Meliadine team before WipWare's arrival. Following a review of the control room configuration and equipment installation, Marty confirmed system connectivity and proceeded with calibration.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6045,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_1967-cropped-923x567-1.jpg\" alt=\"Meliadine Mine, Nunavut, Canada\" class=\"wp-image-6045\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6047,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0760-956x717-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at Agnico Eagle Meliadine Mine, Nunavut.\" class=\"wp-image-6047\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6046,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0697-956x717-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at Agnico Eagle Meliadine Mine, Nunavut.\" class=\"wp-image-6046\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To calibrate the Solo system, a belt-cut sample was collected for sieve analysis. The resulting particle size distribution was compared with the measurements produced by Solo.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because optical particle size analysis measures material visible on the conveyor surface, differences can occur between these measurements and traditional sieve analysis of a bulk sample. Calibration helps account for these differences, including the influence of fines that may not be visible to the camera.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using the comparative results, Marty successfully calibrated the Solo system to the material and operating conditions at Meliadine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following calibration, WipWare provided a training session covering the Solo system's calibration process and the features of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"36\">WipFrag<\/a><\/strong> software, including its application to blast fragmentation analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The visit concluded with the Solo system successfully commissioned and personnel familiarized with its operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare thanks the Meliadine team for their assistance and cooperation throughout the commissioning process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's current generation of automated conveyor monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to continuously measure particle size distribution and other material characteristics to support process monitoring and optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Solo Commissioning at Agnico Eagle Meliadine Mine","post_excerpt":"WipWare successfully commissioned a Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at Agnico Eagle's Meliadine Mine in Nunavut, using comparative sieve analysis for calibration and providing on-site operator training.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"solo-installation-at-agnico-eagle-meliadine","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-15 13:58:47","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 17:58:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=2482","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3162,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2019-11-14 11:53:54","post_date_gmt":"2019-11-14 16:53:54","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In October 2019, WipWare successfully commissioned a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"34\">Solo Online Conveyor Particle Size Analysis System<\/a><\/strong> at BHP's Jimblebar Mine in Western Australia. Working alongside BHP and Downer personnel, WipWare's Technical Specialist completed the system setup, verified functionality, and established real-time particle size monitoring to support fragmentation measurement and process optimization.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5635,\"width\":768,\"height\":576,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/IMG_20191031_100010-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare at BHP Jimblebar Mine\" class=\"wp-image-5635\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The team met on the first day for a safety discussion and to visit the location where the Solo System would be installed. Our Technical Specialist also reviewed the installation steps.&nbsp;BHP&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Downer&nbsp;team installed the Solo System and Hood while our specialist concentrated on the camera, verified functionality and collected sample images for setup.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5636,\"width\":434,\"height\":768,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/PA300005-578x1024.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Solo 5 particle size analysis system installed at BHP Jimblebar Mine\" class=\"wp-image-5636\" style=\"width:434px;height:768px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After the set up was completed, a product demonstration\u00a0and a quick tutorial\u00a0with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WipFrag<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0software was done.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The system will be able to detect very subtle changes in material size and shape allowing automation and optimization efforts.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Thank you to everyone for your cooperation with the successful installation of WipWare\u2019s Solo System.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Solo Commissioning at BHP Jimblebar Mine, Australia","post_excerpt":"WipWare successfully installed and commissioned a Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at BHP's Jimblebar Mine in Western Australia, providing real-time fragmentation measurements to support process monitoring and optimization.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"solo-commissioning-at-bhp-jimblebar-australia","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-14 14:44:20","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-14 18:44:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=3162","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2493,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2019-04-05 15:09:42","post_date_gmt":"2019-04-05 19:09:42","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In March 2019, WipWare representatives Thomas Palangio and Thomas de Sousa visited <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcolorada.com\/\"><strong>Pe\u00f1a Colorada<\/strong><\/a> Mine in Minatitl\u00e1n, Colima, Mexico, to install and commission a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"34\">Solo Online Conveyor Particle Size Analysis System<\/a><\/strong>. The installation included establishing network connectivity and calibrating the system against sieve analysis data, enabling real-time particle size monitoring at the processing plant.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6041,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DSC03032-972x648-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pe\u00f1a Colorada Mine, Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-6041\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6040,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_6081-932x699-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Solo conveyor particle size analysis system being installed at Pe\u00f1a Colorada Mine, Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-6040\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6039,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DSC03005-972x648-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at Pe\u00f1a Colorada Mine, Mexico\" class=\"wp-image-6039\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following installation, the Solo system was connected to the Pe\u00f1a Colorada network and began collecting real-time particle size data. Sieve analysis results were used to calibrate the system, helping align its measurements with the operation's material characteristics and reporting requirements. The commissioning also included training on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"36\">WipFrag<\/a><\/strong> 3.2, which served as the system's human-machine interface (HMI).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pe\u00f1a Colorada later highlighted the value of WipWare's real-time fragmentation monitoring technology in supporting autogenous grinding performance:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>\"WipWare technology allows us to measure, monitor and control the distribution of size, shape, uniformity and volume of iron ore that feeds autogenous grinding, in real-time. This improves AG mill performance and increases milling efficiency, productivity and profit.\"<\/em>     \u2014 Rub\u00ed Enciso P\u00e9rez, Pe\u00f1a Colorada<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With the help from the Pe\u00f1a Colorada team, WipWare representatives, Thomas Palangio and Thomas de Sousa, successfully completed the installation of the Solo System. The data quality generated from the Solo system is of excellent quality and the system has been successfully calibrated through sieve analyses to generate accurate and relevant size and volume data on the conveyor line. Moving forward, the Solo system will prove to be a highly effective tool to measure material size and shape telemetry in real-time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The story continues in 2020 with <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/news\/momentum-5-system-commission-at-pena-colorada\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3274\"><strong>another WipWare system installation at Pe\u00f1a Colorada<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's latest conveyor monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to provide continuous particle size and material characterization data for industrial process monitoring and optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Solo Commissioning at Pe\u00f1a Colorada Mine, Mexico","post_excerpt":"WipWare successfully commissioned a Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at Pe\u00f1a Colorada Mine in Mexico, using comparative sieve analysis to calibrate real-time fragmentation measurements.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"pena-colorada-mexico-commissioning-of-solo-system","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/news\/momentum-5-system-commission-at-pena-colorada\/","post_modified":"2026-10-15 11:54:15","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 15:54:15","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=2493","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1837,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2018-10-05 14:26:54","post_date_gmt":"2018-10-05 18:26:54","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In 2018, WipWare Technical Officer Thomas Palangio and Technical Specialist Marty Wanner travelled to Burkina Faso to install and commission a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"34\">Solo Online Conveyor Particle Size Analysis System<\/a><\/strong> at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.endeavourmining.com\/our-portfolio\/mana-mine\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.endeavourmining.com\/our-portfolio\/mana-mine\/\">Mana Gold Mine<\/a><\/strong>. At the time of the installation, Mana Mine was operated by SEMAFO, which was subsequently acquired by Endeavour Mining in July 2020.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Solo system was installed to provide automated particle size measurements and volumetric data to support material monitoring and process optimization.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6219,\"width\":367,\"height\":367,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Thomas-and-Marty-Burkina-Faso-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Thomas Palangio and Marty Wanner of WipWare in Burkina Faso.\" class=\"wp-image-6219\" style=\"width:367px;height:367px\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Working alongside the SEMAFO team, WipWare reviewed the installation location and verified that the necessary equipment and infrastructure were ready for commissioning.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The team collected a belt-cut sample for sieve analysis and used a calibration image to calculate the system's edge-detection parameters. These adjustments supported accurate particle identification and size measurement under the site's operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6221,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Marty-checking-system-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Solo conveyor particle size analysis system being installed at SEMAFO Mana Mine, Burkina Faso\" class=\"wp-image-6221\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6220,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Marty-installing-system-1024x800.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at SEMAFO Mana Mine, Burkina Faso\" class=\"wp-image-6220\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to particle size distribution, SEMAFO requested volumetric measurements. WipWare configured the system to provide these values alongside the fragmentation data, expanding the information available for process monitoring.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following the necessary adjustments, the Solo system was successfully commissioned and began collecting real-time measurement data.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare thanks the SEMAFO team for their hospitality and assistance throughout the installation and commissioning process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's current generation of automated conveyor monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to continuously measure particle size distribution and other material characteristics to support process monitoring and optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Solo Commissioning at SEMAFO Mana Mine, Burkina Faso","post_excerpt":"WipWare successfully commissioned a Solo conveyor particle size analysis system at SEMAFO's Mana Mine in Burkina Faso, establishing real-time particle size and volumetric monitoring.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"successful-commissioning-in-burkina-faso","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-15 11:18:25","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 15:18:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=1837","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2416,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2019-02-20 13:14:01","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-20 18:14:01","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In February 2019, WipWare Technical Specialists Marty Wanner and Thomas de Sousa completed commissioning of a three-camera Momentum Online Conveyor Particle Size Analysis System at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agnicoeagle.com\/English\/operations-and-projects\/global-operations-and-development-projects\/detour-lake\/default.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.agnicoeagle.com\/English\/operations-and-projects\/global-operations-and-development-projects\/detour-lake\/default.aspx\">Detour Lake Mine<\/a><\/strong> in northeastern Ontario, Canada. Following an initial installation visit in December 2018, the team returned to commission the third camera and calibrate all three systems, establishing real-time particle size monitoring at the gold processing operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6069,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0140-900x675-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Momentum conveyor particle size analysis system at Detour Lake Mine, Ontario\" class=\"wp-image-6069\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6070,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0211-992x744-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Momentum conveyor particle size analysis system at Detour Lake Mine, Ontario\" class=\"wp-image-6070\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Detour Lake Mine is located in northeastern Ontario, approximately 300 kilometres northeast of Timmins and 185 kilometres by road northeast of Cochrane, within the Abitibi Greenstone Belt. At the time of WipWare's installation, the operation was owned by Detour Gold Corporation. The mine subsequently became part of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.agnicoeagle.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.agnicoeagle.com\/\">Agnico Eagle Mines<\/a><\/strong> in 2022.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With assistance from the Detour Gold team, WipWare completed commissioning of the third Momentum camera and successfully calibrated all three systems during the February visit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following commissioning, the three cameras were collecting real-time particle size data, providing the operation with continuous measurements of material size and shape on its conveyors. Some of the new Momentum cameras were installed to replace older WipWare systems like the Solo 3 system pictured above just behind the newer Momentum system.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare thanks the Detour Gold team for their support throughout the installation and commissioning process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6072,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0356-992x744-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Momentum conveyor particle size analysis system at Detour Lake Mine, Ontario\" class=\"wp-image-6072\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's current generation of automated conveyor monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to continuously measure particle size distribution and other material characteristics to support process monitoring and optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Momentum 3-Camera Commissioning at Detour Lake Mine","post_excerpt":"WipWare completed commissioning and calibration of a three-camera Momentum conveyor particle size analysis system at Detour Lake Mine in Ontario, establishing real-time fragmentation monitoring at the gold processing operation.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"detour-gold-commissioning-trip-successful","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-15 10:56:02","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 14:56:02","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=2416","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":1951,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2018-12-17 11:50:57","post_date_gmt":"2018-12-17 16:50:57","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In November 2018, WipWare Technical Specialists Marty Wanner and Andrew Palangio visited 3M's <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3m.com\/3M\/en_US\/roofing-granules-us\/homeowners\/manufacturers\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.3m.com\/3M\/en_US\/roofing-granules-us\/homeowners\/manufacturers\/\">Greystone<\/a><\/strong> operation in Wausau, Wisconsin, to commission a Momentum 5 Conveyor Particle Analysis System. The visit included verifying the existing camera installation, establishing system connectivity, configuring particle detection parameters, and completing calibration. The team also demonstrated <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"36\">WipFrag<\/a><\/strong> fragmentation analysis using UAV and ground-level imagery.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>3M's Greystone Quarry, located near Wausau, Wisconsin, has been an important part of the company's mineral processing operations since the 1930s. The quarry produces crushed and screened rock used in the manufacture of roofing granules, which provide colour, durability, and protection for asphalt shingles. The operation is closely tied to 3M's history in Wausau, where the company established its first business outside Minnesota in 1929. With decades of experience in mineral processing and materials innovation, 3M has become a leading supplier of specialized roofing granules to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/industries\/aggregates\/\" data-type=\"industries\" data-id=\"10058\">construction industry<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Momentum 5 camera assembly had been installed by 3M personnel before WipWare's arrival. The installation was well organized, with electrical cables properly protected and routed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following an inspection of the camera, control box, and associated connections, WipWare established communication between the camera and workstation. Edge-detection parameters were then configured, allowing the system to begin collecting particle size data from the conveyor.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6123,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0024-916x687-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6123\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6122,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Drone-flight-3M-Wausau.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6122\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While Momentum 5 collected data, the WipWare team demonstrated additional fragmentation measurement capabilities using WipFrag software.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A UAV flight was conducted over a muckpile to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10311\">capture imagery for fragmentation analysis<\/a><\/strong>. Ground-level photographs were also collected using WipFrag for iOS on an iPhone.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The UAV photographs were processed into a GeoTIFF orthomosaic containing embedded scale and geographic information. The team used this imagery to demonstrate UAV-based fragmentation measurement and compared the results with analyses performed using ground-level photographs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The specialists also demonstrated merged analyses, illustrating how multiple image measurements could be combined to characterize material across a larger sampling area.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6119,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0041-916x687-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6119\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6121,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/3M-UAV-Orthomosaic-831x510-1.bmp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6121\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After completing the WipFrag demonstrations, the team reviewed the particle size data collected by Momentum 5 and fine-tuned the system's calibration.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The commissioning was successfully completed through cooperation between WipWare and the 3M Greystone team.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare thanks 3M personnel for their preparation, assistance, and support throughout the visit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>WipWare continues to provide particle measurement solutions for quarrying, mining, and industrial processing applications. Explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a> for continuous material monitoring, or <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\"><strong>WipFrag<\/strong><\/a> for field, laboratory, and UAV-based fragmentation analysis.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Momentum 5 Commissioning at 3M Greystone, Wisconsin","post_excerpt":"WipWare commissioned a Momentum 5 conveyor particle analysis system at 3M's Greystone operation in Wisconsin, while demonstrating WipFrag fragmentation analysis using UAV and ground-level imagery.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"wisconsin-trip-commission-momentum-5-analysis-system","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/","post_modified":"2026-10-15 14:14:04","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 18:14:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=1951","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2392,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2019-02-08 15:47:08","post_date_gmt":"2019-02-08 20:47:08","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In January 2019, WipWare Technical Specialist Marty Wanner visited Hanson's <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heidelbergmaterials.com.au\/en\/community-information\/bass-point-quarry\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.heidelbergmaterials.com.au\/en\/community-information\/bass-point-quarry\">Bass Point Quarry<\/a><\/strong> in Shell Cove, New South Wales, Australia, to commission a three-camera Momentum 5 Online Conveyor Particle Size Analysis System. Working alongside Hanson personnel and WipWare's Australian reseller, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.micronscientific.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.micronscientific.au\/\">Micron Scientific Australia<\/a><\/strong>, the team completed system calibration and commissioning, establishing real-time particle size monitoring across three conveyor measurement locations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6092,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0501-956x717-1.jpg\" alt=\"Momentum 5 conveyor particle size analysis camera installed at Hanson Bass Point Quarry\" class=\"wp-image-6092\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6093,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0514-956x717-1.jpg\" alt=\"Momentum 5 conveyor particle size analysis camera installed at Hanson Bass Point Quarry\" class=\"wp-image-6093\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6094,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0579-956x717-1.jpg\" alt=\"Momentum 5 conveyor particle size analysis camera installed at Hanson Bass Point Quarry\" class=\"wp-image-6094\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The three Momentum 5 camera assemblies had been installed before WipWare's arrival. Because the systems were operating outdoors, sunlight canopies were installed to prevent direct sunlight from entering the analysis field and affecting measurement consistency.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>During commissioning, WipWare verified camera connectivity, completed calibration, and used sample material on the conveyors to confirm camera focus. All three measurement locations were successfully commissioned and began collecting real-time particle size data.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Glen Blackstock of Micron Scientific Australia Pty Ltd., WipWare's local Value Added Reseller, also participated in the installation. Following commissioning, Hanson personnel received training on WipFrag, which served as the system's human-machine interface (HMI).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The completed installation provided Hanson with continuous measurements of material size and shape, supporting the identification of changes in conveyor material and providing information that could be used for process monitoring and optimization.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare thanks the Hanson and Micron Scientific Australia teams for their cooperation throughout the successful commissioning.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's current generation of conveyor monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to continuously measure particle size distribution and other material characteristics in mining, aggregates, and industrial processing applications.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Momentum 5 Commissioning at Hanson Bass Point Quarry","post_excerpt":"WipWare commissioned a three-camera Momentum 5 conveyor particle size analysis system at Hanson's Bass Point Quarry in Australia, establishing real-time monitoring with outdoor camera protection and operator training.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"hanson-commissioning-of-wipwares-momentum-5-system","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-15 11:07:27","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 15:07:27","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=2392","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":3274,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2020-02-04 15:06:25","post_date_gmt":"2020-02-04 20:06:25","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In January 2020, WipWare technician Thomas de Sousa visited <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcolorada.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.pcolorada.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pe\u00f1a Colorada<\/a><\/strong> in Mexico to commission a two-camera Momentum 5 Particle Size Analysis System. The installation expanded WipWare's presence at the iron ore operation, adding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/industries\/mining\/\" data-type=\"industries\" data-id=\"10004\">real-time particle size monitoring<\/a><\/strong> at two conveyor locations to support material characterization and process optimization.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pe\u00f1a Colorada was already using WipWare technology following the installation of a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/news\/pena-colorada-mexico-commissioning-of-solo-system\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2493\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solo 5 system in 2019<\/a><\/strong>. During the January 2020 visit, Thomas de Sousa also investigated software and connectivity issues affecting the existing Solo system. After inspecting the equipment, the team determined that the camera head would be returned to WipWare for further troubleshooting and repair.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new Momentum 5 installation consisted of two camera assemblies positioned above separate conveyor belts.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaId\":5262,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/momentum-5-system-commission-at-pena-colorada\/momentum-5-pic-1\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Momentum-5-Pic-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5262 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following an inspection of the preliminary installations, the Momentum frames were assembled and the electrical and network connections verified. The camera assemblies were then installed and calibrated to the site's operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaPosition\":\"right\",\"mediaId\":5263,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/momentum-5-system-commission-at-pena-colorada\/momentum-5-pic-2\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both systems were successfully commissioned and began collecting real-time particle size data.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The following day, WipWare provided training to Pe\u00f1a Colorada personnel, familiarizing the team with the new equipment and its operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Momentum-5-Pic-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5263 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Pe\u00f1a Colorada subsequently highlighted the value of WipWare\u2019s real-time fragmentation monitoring technology in supporting autogenous grinding performance:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:quote -->\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>WipWare technology allows us to measure, monitor and control the distribution of size, shape, uniformity and volume of iron ore that feeds autogenous grinding, in real-time. This improves AG mill performance and increases milling efficiency, productivity and profit.<\/em>     \u2014 Rub\u00ed Enciso P\u00e9rez, Pe\u00f1a Colorada<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's current generation of conveyor particle size monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to provide continuous measurements of particle size distribution and other material characteristics to support process monitoring and optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/blockquote>\n<!-- \/wp:quote -->","post_title":"Momentum 5 Commissioning at Pe\u00f1a Colorada, Mexico","post_excerpt":"WipWare commissioned a two-camera Momentum 5 particle size analysis system at Pe\u00f1a Colorada in Mexico, providing real-time iron ore measurements to support autogenous grinding performance and beneficiation efficiency.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"momentum-5-system-commission-at-pena-colorada","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/pena-colorada-mexico-commissioning-of-solo-system\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/reliable-systems-means-repeat-customers-at-iamgold\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/news\/pena-colorada-mexico-commissioning-of-solo-system\/","post_modified":"2026-10-15 11:55:24","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 15:55:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=3274","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"1","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2473,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2019-03-09 11:20:44","post_date_gmt":"2019-03-09 16:20:44","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In March 2019, WipWare Technical Specialists Marty Wanner and Andrew Palangio visited <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.riotinto.com\/en\/can\/canada-operations\/rio-tinto-fer-et-titane\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.riotinto.com\/en\/can\/canada-operations\/rio-tinto-fer-et-titane\">Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT)<\/a><\/strong> in Qu\u00e9bec to commission a Momentum 5 Conveyor Particle Analysis System. Working alongside personnel from Rio Tinto and engineering firm <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbaconsultants.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.bbaconsultants.com\/\">BBA<\/a><\/strong>, the team verified the camera installation, established workstation connectivity, and confirmed that the system was operational and collecting particle size data.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rio Tinto Fer et Titane (RTFT) has been processing ore from northern Quebec for more than 70 years. It is a world-leading producer of high-grade\u00a0titanium dioxide\u00a0feedstock. This product is commonly used as a pigment to whiten a range of products such as paint, textiles and paper. It also produces iron and steel used in specialized applications such as the automotive industry and wind turbines.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6061,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0068-916x687-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Momentum 5 conveyor particle analysis system at Rio Tinto Fer et Titane\" class=\"wp-image-6061\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6060,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/IMG_0056-916x687-1.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Momentum 5 conveyor particle analysis system at Rio Tinto Fer et Titane\" class=\"wp-image-6060\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Momentum 5 camera assembly had been installed before WipWare's arrival. During the site visit, the technical team inspected the installation and verified the physical connections. The work completed by Rio Tinto personnel was particularly well organized, with careful attention to electrical cabling and equipment placement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once the electrical work was completed, WipWare connected to the system workstation and confirmed communication with the camera. The system was successfully brought online and began transmitting particle size data.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Following commissioning, training was scheduled to familiarize Rio Tinto personnel with the Momentum 5 system and WipFrag software.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The two-day visit was completed successfully through cooperation between WipWare, BBA, and Rio Tinto Fer et Titane. WipWare thanks everyone involved for their assistance and professionalism throughout the commissioning process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's current generation of automated conveyor monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to continuously measure particle size distribution and other material characteristics to support industrial process monitoring and optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Momentum 5 Commissioning at Rio Tinto Fer et Titane","post_excerpt":"WipWare successfully commissioned a Momentum 5 conveyor particle analysis system at Rio Tinto Fer et Titane in Quebec, working alongside BBA and Rio Tinto personnel to establish reliable connectivity and real-time particle size monitoring.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"momentum-5-commissioning-at-rio-tinto-fer-et-titane","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-15 10:30:36","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 14:30:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=2473","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":6382,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2022-10-04 11:57:29","post_date_gmt":"2022-10-04 15:57:29","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In February 2021, WipWare supported the installation of an upgraded Momentum 5 Conveyor Particle Analysis System at IAMGOLD's <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosebelgoldmines.sr\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.rosebelgoldmines.sr\/\"><strong>Rosebel Gold Mines<\/strong><\/a> in Suriname, South America. Nearly a decade after WipWare's first installation at the site in December 2011, the Rosebel team returned to WipWare for updated conveyor monitoring technology, demonstrating the value of reliable equipment and long-term technical support.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's relationship with Rosebel Mine began in December 2011 with the installation of a Momentum 3 conveyor particle analysis system. Nearly ten years later, the operation invested in a newer Momentum 5 system, continuing its use of automated particle size measurement technology. At the time of the Momentum 5 installation, Rosebel Gold Mine was operated by IAMGOLD. The operation subsequently became part of Zijin Mining following its acquisition in 2023.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The new Momentum 5 system was installed near the original equipment, providing a clear comparison between two generations of WipWare technology.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6385,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210222_145620.jpg\" alt=\"Momentum system old and new version on conveyor belt\" class=\"wp-image-6385\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In February 2021, WipWare worked with the Rosebel team to configure the Momentum 5 system. Due to international travel restrictions, the site's personnel performed the installation with remote technical assistance from WipWare.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's technical specialist helped the team configure the system and capture images for analysis, demonstrating how installation support could be delivered even when an on-site visit was not possible.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Momentum 5 was designed for automated particle size analysis of material travelling on conveyor belts. In addition to particle size distribution (PSD), the system provided measurements of particle shape and estimated material volume, allowing operators to monitor changes in material characteristics over time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":6384,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20210222_144348.jpg\" alt=\"Momentum 5 system on conveyor belt\" class=\"wp-image-6384\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These measurements could support process monitoring, identify changes in material feed, and provide historical data for evaluating operational performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Rosebel installation illustrates WipWare's commitment to long-term equipment reliability, continued product development, and technical support for customers operating around the world.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>For WipWare's current generation of automated conveyor monitoring technology, explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo Conveyor Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>, designed to continuously measure particle size distribution and other material characteristics to support process monitoring and optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","post_title":"Momentum 5 Upgrade at IAMGOLD's Rosebel Gold Mines","post_excerpt":"Nearly a decade after its original installation, Rosebel Gold Mine in Suriname returned to WipWare for an upgraded Momentum 5 conveyor particle size analysis system, with commissioning support provided remotely.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"reliable-systems-means-repeat-customers-at-iamgold","to_ping":"","pinged":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/momentum-5-system-commission-at-pena-colorada\/\nhttps:\/\/wipware.com\/de-beers-gahcho-kue-mine-momentum-5-commissioning\/","post_modified":"2026-10-15 11:33:08","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 15:33:08","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=6382","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2876,"post_author":"6","post_date":"2019-06-25 16:00:58","post_date_gmt":"2019-06-25 20:00:58","post_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In June 2019, a WipWare Technical Specialist visited <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coeur.com\/operations-projects\/rochester-nv\/default.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.coeur.com\/operations-projects\/rochester-nv\/default.aspx\">Coeur Rochester Mine<\/a><\/strong> near Lovelock, Nevada, to install and commission a Vertex-S <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"34\"><strong>Conveyor Particle Analysis System<\/strong><\/a>. Working alongside the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thyssenkrupp.com\/en\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thyssenkrupp.com\/en\">Thyssenkrupp<\/a><\/strong> team, WipWare configured the system for a two-month evaluation of automated oversize detection and its potential application in crusher optimization.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It's always nice to be able to take in some local scenery and enjoy the trip, even when it's business. As our Technical Specialist made his way to the Lovelock installation site, he had the pleasure of enjoying the stark, sun-drenched Basin and Range landscape through Reno, Nevada.\u00a0For anyone in the geotechnical field, the drive offers a front-row seat to the region's classic fault-block topography, tracking the volcanic cuts of the Truckee River Canyon before opening up into the vast, ancient Lahontan playa flats that define northern Nevada's mining country.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"linkTo\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":5945,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lovelock-Nevada-1-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nevada, USA scenery\" class=\"wp-image-5945\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5947,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/REno-Nevada-sign-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Reno, NV, USA\" class=\"wp-image-5947\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5946,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Reno-Nevada-3-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Nevada, USA scenery\" class=\"wp-image-5946\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"align\":\"wide\",\"mediaId\":2888,\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"http:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/All-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"WipWare Vertex-S conveyor particle analysis system at Coeur Rochester Mine, Nevada\" class=\"wp-image-2888 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>Following the installation of the Vertex-S frame, the camera was focused and the scale was set. Additional installation of the fabric canopy will take place at a later time after lighting has been installed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The product installed is a Vertex-S conveyor particle analysis system. This WipWare technology should perform very well in this application. 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