Fred C. Bond made an enormous impact on the science of ore crushing and grinding with his development of the Bond Theory of Comminution and Work Index. For many years, it was the standard method for calculating the energy input necessary for crushing rock.​

During his distinguished career, Bond published over 100 technical papers on crushing and other mining metallurgical subjects. His reputation as an expert in metallurgy was known throughout the world and his services were in great demand. He worked for mining companies in Honduras, Bolivia, Australia, Mexico, and in the U.S.: in Arizona, Colorado, Montana, Tennessee and Wisconsin. He was employed for 45 years by Allis-Chalmers where he served in various positions including Manager of the Ore Dressing Department.​

Fred Bond received many awards for his contributions to the industry, including the prestigious Robert H. Richards Award given by the American Institute of Mining Engineers, for his “major contributions to increase knowledge of crushing and grinding processes and for the achievement in industrial application of this knowledge to advancement of the mining industry.”​

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