Mills are machines used for grinding, crushing, or cutting materials into smaller pieces. Two common types are hammer mills and FitzMills, each serving distinct purposes in various industries. Hammer Mills: These mills use high-speed rotating hammers to impact and shatter materials. The material is fed into a chamber where the hammers, attached to a rotor, strike it repeatedly until it is small enough to pass through a screen at the bottom. Hammer mills are versatile and can process a wide range of materials, including grains, minerals, and biomass. They are commonly used in agriculture, food processing, and recycling industries. FitzMills: Also known as comminuting mills, FitzMills use a combination of blades and screens to achieve size reduction. The material is fed into a chamber where it is impacted by blades rotating at high speeds. The FitzMill's design allows for precise control over particle size, making it ideal for pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries where uniformity is crucial. Both mills are essential for reducing particle size, but they differ in their mechanisms and applications. Hammer mills are more suited for coarse grinding, while FitzMills offer finer, more controlled milling.