Abstract: The invention relates to a method for mechanical processing of pigments or pharmaceutically active substances in the form of particles of raw product. In a first method step, the particles are classified as to size, wherein particles that are classified as fine particles inside the classifier are discharged as acceptable materials and wherein large particles that remain as residual material in the classifier are supplied to a comminuting device, where the particles are comminuted during a second processing step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for comminuting particles. The apparatus comprises at least one tube for collecting a given amount of particles, the particles forming a plug inside the tube. The apparatus further comprises at least one pressure pulse unit for generating pressure pulses, in which context the plug, subjected to a pressure pulse, is propelled from an exit aperture of the tube to hit a baffle located downstream of the tube and comprising apertures. Finally, the apparatus comprises a collection chamber following on to the baffle, in which the particles, comminuted by the impact against the baffle and passing through the apertures, are collected.