In machining operations, chip removal is not only about keeping the machine area clean. It also affects coolant recovery, oil wastage, machine uptime, and overall production flow. When ferrous chips are not handled properly, they can carry coolant or cutting oil along with them, creating unnecessary wastage and increasing housekeeping effort. For machining processes that generate short, broken, or powdery ferrous chips, a Magnetic Chip Conveyor offers an efficient way to remove chips while supporting cleaner coolant and oil handling.

Why Coolant and Oil Wastage Happens During Chip Removal

During broaching, gear shaping, milling, and similar machining operations, ferrous chips are generated continuously. These chips often remain mixed with coolant or cutting oil inside the machine tank. When chips are removed inefficiently, a significant amount of coolant or oil may get carried out along with the chips.

This can lead to:
Higher coolant or oil consumption
Frequent refilling requirements
Messy chip disposal areas
Reduced coolant recovery
Higher operating costs
More manual cleaning around machines

For production teams, this becomes a recurring issue, especially in high-volume machining environments.

How Magnetic Chip Conveyors Handle Ferrous Chips

Magnetic Chip Conveyors are designed specifically for handling ferrous chips. Instead of depending only on mechanical pushing or scraping, they use magnetic force to attract and carry ferrous chips along the conveyor path. This makes them suitable for short, broken, and powdery ferrous chips generated in machining operations. The conveyor helps move chips out of the machine area in a controlled manner, supporting continuous chip evacuation and smoother machine operation. Lex Technoaid’s Magnetic Chip Conveyors are designed for applications such as broaching, gear shaping and milling, where ferrous chip handling is a regular requirement.

Why Near-Vertical Conveyor Design Matters

One of the important advantages of Lex Magnetic Conveyors is that they can be designed with an inclination close to 90 degrees. This near-vertical design is useful where floor space is limited and where coolant or oil recovery needs to be improved. When chips are lifted at a steep angle, excess coolant or oil gets more time to drain back before the chips are discharged. This helps reduce wastage and keeps the chip collection area cleaner. A near-vertical conveyor design also supports compact machine layouts, making it useful for CNC shops and production lines where space optimization is important.

Role of Rare-Earth and Ferrite Magnets

Different machining applications generate different types of ferrous chips. Some chips may be fine and powdery, while others may be short or broken. To match these requirements, Lex Magnetic Conveyors can be provided with rare-earth magnets, ferrite magnets, or a combination of both. Rare-earth magnets offer strong magnetic holding power for better chip control, while ferrite magnets are suitable for many regular ferrous chip handling applications. The right magnet selection depends on the type of chip, machining process, and conveyor requirement.

Suitable Applications

Lex Technoaid Magnetic Chip Conveyors are suitable for ferrous chip removal in:
Broaching operations
Gear shaping operations
Milling operations
CNC machining centers
Machine tools handling short ferrous chips
Applications involving broken or powdery chips

They are especially useful where continuous chip removal, coolant recovery, and compact conveyor design are important.

Lex Technoaid Magnetic Chip Conveyors

Lex Technoaid offers Magnetic Chip Conveyors designed for efficient ferrous chip handling in modern machining environments. These conveyors can handle 50 to 200 kg/hour, are available from 190 mm width onwards and can be customized based on application needs. With options for rare-earth magnets, ferrite magnets or a combination of both, Lex Magnetic Conveyors help manufacturers improve chip removal, reduce coolant or oil wastage and maintain smoother production flow.

Conclusion

Magnetic Chip Conveyors are a practical solution for machining operations that generate ferrous chips. By supporting controlled chip removal and near-vertical conveyor designs, they help reduce coolant or oil wastage and keep production areas cleaner.

Contact kavya@lextechnoaid.com or call +91 99166 98105 to discuss your magnetic chip conveyor requirement.