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Creating a Custom Gradation

There is no limit to the number or type of custom gradations that can be added to the database.

Important Notes About Creating Gradation Tables inAggFlow DM

  1. Specify where to store the data/gradations and whether to share them. Choose between Personal database, Version database, or Company database or any combination of these.
  2. Gradation data supplied with theAggFlow DMprogram is provided by the equipment manufacturer and cannot be manipulated.

ClosedTo Enter A Custom Gradation

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  1. Select the Crusher category and place a crusher on the worksheet.
  2. Select and install the crusher model.
  3. Right-click and select Adjust Setup.
  4. In the Adjust Set-up window select the Create New Gradation button to open the custom gradation window.
  5. If a gradation is needed that is a different setting to the settings available, use Interpolation to make a gradation at an intermediate closed side setting.

 

ClosedCreate the Gradation

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  1. Enter all the required information including:
    • Closed Side Setting (CSS)

      The CSS will determine the resulting gradation that is used in down-stream calculations.

    • Warning Rate

      The machine will “Red Flag” when this warning rate is exceeded.

    • Maximum Feed
    • Reduction Ratio
  2. Select the Rock Type or Add New Rock Type as needed.
  3. Add Reference Documentation and or Notes as applicable.
  4. Adjust gradation sizes and percentages use the following options:
    • Enter the value in the white box or move the slider on the gradation table.
    • Copy/Export to Excel: From Create New Gradation, the gradation shown can be exported to excel and modified in excel
    • Paste from Excel: Select the size and %passing from the excel table by highlighting and copying the data, including the headings. Go to Create New gradation and select paste from excel.Say Yes to paste the new data into the modified gradation.
    • Create or Modify Size Ranges button: Used to remove or add additional sizes to the shown gradation. If sizes are added in excel, they will be imported into the new gradation.

 

ClosedTo Create or Modify Size Ranges

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Follow the simple instructions in the Adjust Size List window to add or delete the gradation sizes.