How to Choose the Right Chip Conveyor for CNC Lathes and Machining Centers?

Chip conveyors play an important role in industrial production, especially in the metal processing industry. They efficiently collect and transport various types of scrap generated during the production process, significantly reducing the operator's workload. Different processing methods and workpiece materials produce various types of chips. Selecting the appropriate chip conveyor is essential to maximize efficiency and achieve optimal results.

Now, let’s take a look at the types of chip conveyors to help you choose the most suitable chip conveyor!

1. Chain type chip conveyor
   It can be used for various short, long and rolled chips, as well as copper chips, aluminum chips, stainless steel chips, carbon blocks, nylon and other materials that the magnetic chip conveyor cannot handle. It is widely used in various types of CNC machining centers. Scrapers are installed on the chain plates to help clean the chips at the bottom of the convyor. When combined with a filtration system, they can effectively filter out the chips from the coolant, preventing chip contamination in the tank.

2. Scraper type chip conveyor
   The thrust of the scraper on the chain is used to move the scattered chips along the fuselage. It has a better effect on processing metal sand and abrasive grains in the grinding process, as well as aluminum chips in the automotive industry. It is suitable for processing long, Linear and lumpy iron filings; smooth transmission, compact structure, high strength, and steel mesh backwash, scraper, oil-water separator, etc. can be installed according to needs to form a comprehensive filtration system to improve product surface processing accuracy and save money. Coolant is a widely used auxiliary device for machine tools.

3. Rotary Drum Chip Conveyor
   Specially designed to handle lightweight aluminum chips, titanium alloy chips, magnesium alloy chips, and powdery fine chips, the filter cartridge can filter chips with a precision of up to 50μm, effectively separating powder chips from cutting fluid. With the backwash function of the water tank, the conveying system ensures comprehensive filtration of multiple mixed processing chips simultaneously. It is suitable for general tool processing, preventing pipeline clogging and improving processing quality.

4. Screw Chip Conveyor
   It is suitable for processing powdery and granular iron filings. The rotating shaft with spiral blades is driven by the reducer to push the materials forward or backward, concentrating them at the discharge port to fall into the designated position. This type of chip conveyor takes up little space and is easy to install and use, with few transmission links and an extremely low failure rate. It is ideal for machine tools with limited chip removal space and other situations where traditional chip removal methods are difficult to install.

Choosing the right chip conveyor can significantly enhance the efficiency of your machinery. If you have any questions about selecting a chip conveyor, please contact us. We will provide you with a comprehensive introduction and tailored suggestions!