Fls
FLS's video was engineered to peel back the exterior casing and reveal the intricate internal mechanics driving their vertical wet grinding mill. In the heavy mining sector, optimizing mineral processing is vital to maintain profitability amidst soaring energy costs. Without a highly efficient system, operations suffer from excessive media wear, severe over-grinding, and unsustainable power draw that directly lead to production halts. Our design team leveraged this narrative to demonstrate how transitioning to modern attrition-based comminution prevents these costly inefficiencies.
We initiated the design process by mapping out structural CAD assets to build a precise digital twin of the tower mill. This structural clarity serves as the foundation for our industrial grinding mill demonstration. Our layout features a cross-section of the chamber detailing the helix agitator screw, the rising fluid, and the steel media flow. We then paired this with a microscopic view showing material breakage occurring strictly through friction rather than high-impact collisions, so that Plant Operators immediately grasp the ROI of reduced mechanical wear.
We animated the fluid dynamics and the kinetic upward flow of the ore slurry through the vertical chamber to demonstrate real-time material flow. Our motion strategy tracks the path of the fine particles exiting through the overflow outlet while larger particles remain in the lower chamber for continued processing. The visual layout uses a high-contrast industrial aesthetic with simplified diagnostic overlays and charts comparing energy and media consumption to reduce cognitive load and prevent viewer fatigue. Advids structured this detailed engineering demonstration to establish FLS as the authoritative leader in mineral processing, reinforcing a clear call to action for plant modernization.