How do I calculate the power needed for my grinding circuit?

Use the `calculate_power_requirement` tool. You will need to provide the throughput, Bond Work Index, feed size, and target product size.

Can I design mills for different discharge types?

Yes, the `design_mill_dimensions` tool supports both 'overflow' and 'grate' discharge configurations.

How can I verify if my mill design is sufficient?

You can use the `evaluate_grinding_efficiency` tool to compare your target product size against the expected size based on the available mill power.

Ball Mill Sizing & Design MCP Connector for Claude

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Calculate mill dimensions, power requirements, and media charge for mineral processing circuits.

4 tools Official Updated Oct 1, 2026 Official Vinkius Partner

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This MCP server provides essential engineering tools for designing ball mill grinding circuits. It uses the Bond equation to determine specific energy and total power requirements based on throughput, work index, and particle size. Users can design physical mill dimensions (diameter and length) for both overflow and grate discharge types, estimate the required media charge mass and volume, and evaluate the overall grinding efficiency to ensure the design meets target product sizes.

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Connect to Claude

Subscribe on Vinkius, then add this connector to Claude.ai or Claude Code.

① Claude.ai (web app)

Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
Paste the MCP endpoint URL below

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AzlcwbxwbG3ZZfN8laGzz4ExpSeMOfPYBuX2eRJI/mcp

② Claude Code (terminal)

claude mcp add --transport http ball-mill-sizing-design https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AzlcwbxwbG3ZZfN8laGzz4ExpSeMOfPYBuX2eRJI/mcp

③ Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ball-mill-sizing-design": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_AzlcwbxwbG3ZZfN8laGzz4ExpSeMOfPYBuX2eRJI/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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