Metal Chip Conveyors are specialized equipment used to collect and transport metal chips (swarf) generated during turning, milling, drilling, grinding, etc., especially in CNC machines. They are an indispensable part of automated precision machining systems.
⚙️ Structure of a Chip Conveyor – **Conveyor frame**: Typically made of load-bearing steel or stainless steel 304 – **Drive mechanism**: Hinge belt, chain conveyor, or screw conveyor depending on chip type – **Gear motor**: Imported, stable operation, energy-efficient – **Discharge outlet/chip tray**: Flexible connection to waste bins or central collection systems
🧲 Types of Chip Conveyors – **Hinge belt conveyor**: For long, stringy, or mixed chips – **Screw conveyor**: For fine, small, or oily chips – **Magnetic conveyor**: For ferromagnetic or small chips – **Bucket conveyor**: For large chip volumes or vertical transport
✅ Advantages of CNC Chip Conveyors – **Automatic chip collection** – Reduces manual cleaning labor – **Prevents chip jams** – Protects CNC machines – **Boosts productivity** – Minimizes machine downtime – **Extends coolant life** – Reduces waste – **Flexible design** – Adapts to any workshop layout
🛠️ Common Applications – CNC lathes – CNC milling machines – Drilling, grinding, wire-cutting machines – Robotic machining lines – Precision machining centers
