In a production environment, shutting the machine tool down to clean out chips is extremely expensive and can be the difference between profit and loss on many jobs. MAG Fadal has developed and refined chip conveyors for removing chips without shutting down the machine.
The Chip Conveyor moves chips out of the machine and up high enough to be collected in a standard 55 gallon barrel or other large container. Perforated conveyor hinges allow coolant to fall back into the coolant tank, minimizing coolant buildup in the chip container. The Chip Conveyor is powered by a 1/8 HP direct drive, delivering reliable forward and reverse motion, which is adjustable independently of the CNC control.
