The influence of the composition of press powders based on alumina CT 3000 LS SG, quasi-isostatic pressing and firing parameters on the structural and mechanical characteristics of grinding balls with a diameter of 40 mm is shown. Process parameters of production of high-density corundum balls are optimized on the basis of revealed regularities. The results of complex studies of physical and mechanical properties of ceramic articles are given. The determining effect of the particle size of raw material component on the hardness, density and operational characteristics of the grinding bodies was revealed.