aluminum chip handling

Published September 4, 2026. Last updated September 4, 2026. Quick Answer Aerospace machining shops working with titanium and other exotic alloys need metal chip processing equipment built for the specific hazards and value of those chips. Titanium chips pose a fire risk and contain machining fluid that must be recovered, and the material is valuable enough that shredding and briquetting […]

Written by Paul Montgomery, Published 7/20/2026. Last updated July 31, 2026 Quick Answer Does the material being machined affect which metal chip conveyor or metal chip handling system I need? Yes, significantly. Chip morphology, bulk density, abrasiveness, and coolant affinity vary widely by material. Aluminum generates fine, stringy chips with high coolant retention and fire risk. Abrasive cast iron produces […]