The diagram illustrates the process by which lead rock is transformed into castings.
Overall, the process consists of 8 stages, beginning with mining the rock and ending with kettle casting. These stages can be broadly grouped into three main phases: raw material preparation, thermal treatment, and finalization.
Initially, the ore containing lead and other metals is placed onto a conveyor belt before being transported to a factory. Following this, the raw material is crushed under running water. Once this step is complete, the mixture undergoes a grinding process in a tank containing water and pine oil, after which it will be filtered to remove waste.
Afterward, the process continues with a heating stage at 1400°C using waste gas, during which the melted mixture is processed. The next step involves separating lead from other metals before the final products are treated in a kettle. The sequence concludes when the finished castings are sold to customers, marking the end of the process.
