A tungsten ore crusher is a machine designed to crush tungsten ore into smaller pieces, making it easier to extract tungsten metal from the ore. Here’s a basic overview of how it works:
- Feeding: Tungsten ore is fed into the crusher through a hopper or a feeding device.
- Crushing Mechanism: The crusher's mechanism can vary depending on the type. Common types include jaw crushers, cone crushers, and impact crushers.
- Jaw Crusher: Uses compressive force to break down large chunks of tungsten ore between a fixed jaw and a moving jaw.
- Cone Crusher: Utilizes a mantle that gyrates within a concave bowl to crush the ore.
- Impact Crusher: Uses high-speed impact force to fracture the ore.
- Size Reduction: The ore is subjected to mechanical force, which breaks it into smaller, more manageable pieces.
- Screening and Sorting: After crushing, the fragments are often screened through vibrating sieves to separate materials of various sizes.
- Secondary Crushing: Larger pieces that still need further reduction are sent back to the crusher.
- Discharge: The crushed tungsten ore is discharged from the bottom of the machine and can be transported for further processing, such as milling, concentrating, and refining.
Overall, the process ensures that the tungsten ore is broken down efficiently so that the metal can be recovered with greater ease during subsequent processing stages.
