Chip Conveyor
What is a chip conveyor?
Machining centers and other metalworking machines produce metal chips and metal scraps when they cut metal. Many of them contain cutting oils that are harmful to the human body. Since there is a risk that debris may bite into the machine, causing it to stop or be inhaled by humans, metal chips are collected and processed in a pit.Chip conveyor is a conveyor that carries metal chips and scrap metal generated by metal processing to a processing plantIt is. It needs something that can be transported without biting into the chips it carries.
Chip Conveyor Mechanism
Machining is the process of removing unnecessary parts from a workpiece to create the desired shape. When chips accumulate in the machining center, the heat from the chips causes temperature changes in the bed, table, and column, which affects machining accuracy.Conveying equipment to quickly discharge chips out of the machineThe chip conveyor is equipped as a Chips are coated with cutting fluid. The chip conveyor is also equipped with a function to separate chips from cutting fluid. The chip conveyor carries chips while rotating like a conveyor belt.
Chip Conveyor Applications
Chip conveyors are from machining centers and other machine tools that perform metal processing,Main use is to discharge shavingsIt is.
Machining is performed to shape the workpiece. Chips are always generated as a byproduct of this process. Metal chips do not disappear naturally. If left unattended, they will accumulate. As chips accumulate in the machine, they adhere to the processing blades and reduce their sharpness. In many cases, the chips themselves also heat up. Not only does this result in poor machining accuracy, but there is also concern about adverse effects on the human body. The purpose of chip conveyors is to carry chips away from the machine in order to reduce the risks associated with machining.
Features and Types of Chip Conveyors
hinged-type
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The hinged type is a conveyor with a caterpillar structure consisting of steel plates connected in strips, similar to tanks and armor of the Warring States period.Only chips are placed on the plate and transported.The coolant is separated from the coolant by doing so. The advantage of this system is that it can be transported efficiently since it is carried on top of steel plates. On the other hand, it should be noted that powdered chips tend to get into the gaps between steel plates. Another disadvantage is that chips tend to stick to steel plates.
scrubber type
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The scraper type transports chips with a plate-shaped "spatula. Chips accumulate on the bottom plate of the conveyor.Only chips are discharged by scraping up with a boardThe structure is designed to Suitable for powdery chips. It also features better separation of cutting oil than the hinged type.
Coil type, screw type
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Coil type and screw type are,Chips are collected by a wind-up systemThe coil type has a spring-like structure and winds up by rotation of a coil. The coil type has a spring-like structure and winds up by rotating a coil. The screw type is a mechanism in which the spiral blades rotate to cause winding up. While it is suitable for collecting fine chips, it is not suitable for collecting long chips.
Summary of Chip Conveyor
The purpose and types of chip conveyors were introduced.
- Chip conveyor is a device that carries shavings away from metalworking machinery
- Necessary to prevent shavings from adversely affecting machining accuracy and human health
- Chip conveyors include hinged, scraper, and coil types.
Different types of chip conveyors have different structures and characteristics, such as those suitable for powdery chips and those capable of carrying long chips. It is important to select a chip conveyor that is suitable for the shape and nature of the material to be conveyed and the site environment.
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Coolant filtration system
Three recommendations
Coolant filtration equipment is used to filter sludge generated from equipment. There are a variety of products available depending on the intended use, so it is important to determine "whether the coolant filtration equipment is suitable for the purpose" and "whether the equipment is suited to the characteristics of sludge.
Filter filtration system capable of filtering all "fine" sludge of 3μm or less
Filter filtration system capable of filtering all "fine" sludge of 3 microns or less
Sun Maintenance Koki
Reference: Sun Maintenance Koki official website (https://www.smk-web.co.jp/index.html)
Main materials that can be filtered
- Brittle materials such as cemented carbide, ceramics, and castings
For factories like this
- I want to filter fine sludge less than 3μ.
- I want to use it as a secondary process
- To remove sludge that could not be filtered by other equipment
Capable of filtering "large volumes" of up to 200 l/min
Centrifuge
Toto Separator Kogyo Co.
Reference: Toto Separator Industry official website (https://centrifuge-tsk.com/)
Main materials that can be filtered
- Brittle materials such as cemented carbide, ceramics, and castings
For factories like this
- I want to filter more than 100 L
- I want to use it as a primary process
- Want to reduce running costs
High magnetic force filters 5 microns or less
High magnetic force enables filtration of 5 microns or less.
Magnetic Separator
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Finetech, Ltd.
Reference: Sumitomo Heavy Industries Finetech official website (https://www.shi-ftec.co.jp/)
Main materials that can be filtered
- Metal materials such as aluminum, steel, and iron
For factories like this
- I want to filter metal materials.
- I want to use it as a primary process
- I want to remove metal sludge.
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