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Metal Chip Processing and Fluid Recycling Turn Metal Scrap and Fluid into Revenue Streams Metalworking manufacturers are increasingly challenged by metal scrap management. Metal Chip Processing is the core solution. Metal chips, a byproduct of machining and manufacturing processes, often cause costly storage, transportation, and environmental compliance issues. Briquetting provides an efficient, sustainable solution by transforming loose metal chips into […]

Vertical Axis Crushers: The Smart Solution for Handling Metal Scrap Metalworking facilities generate significant volumes of scrap, particularly long turnings and bulky chips. Efficiently managing this metal scrap can quickly become costly and hazardous if left unaddressed. Vertical Axis Crushers (VACs) from PRAB provide an innovative solution that drastically reduces scrap volume, streamlines recycling, and enhances workplace safety. This blog […]

Boost Manufacturing Profits with Metal Chip Processing Manufacturers in the metalworking industry always search for ways to enhance profitability and streamline operations. While most focus on production improvements, metal chip processing offers a lesser-known but impactful way to recover value, reduce waste, and promote sustainability. This blog will explore how efficient metal scrap processing can yield measurable ROI and share real-world […]

Shredders, Crushers, and the Benefits of Briquetting Metalworking manufacturers can find it challenging to manage metal turnings and scrap coated in coolant fluid. Effective chip processing systems help clean turnings, separate reusable coolants, and reduce waste volumes, optimizing recycling efforts and creating new revenue streams. Selecting the right system and incorporating briquetting can further enhance efficiency and ROI. Here’s how […]

This white paper will address how: • Inadequate scrap and fluid handling processes contribute to revenue losses and raise expenses • Separating hazardous metal and fluid waste improves compliance and benefits the bottom line • Extending the life of hazardous fluids lowers costs and improves compliance     2 Shop Floor Enhancements That Turn Hazardous Metal Scrap & […]

Without processing metal scrap and recycling cutting fluids in-house, metalworking operations do not get the maximum value for their chips from the scrap dealer and cutting fluids are substantially wasted. However, with the right scrap and fluid handling equipment metal scrap can be a great source of revenue and recycled fluids can drastically cut the costs of new fluid purchases, […]

Research has shown that top-performing machine shops annually invest two to three times more money in capital equipment than other shops. Not coincidentally, profit margins for high performers are almost double those reported by typical shops. For all businesses, the objective is to achieve the largest possible profit margins. One way for metalworking operations to attain that goal is […]

What Does a Briquetter System Do A briquetting maching compresses loose metal chips into compact pucks (briquettes) that are up to 99% dry. Briquetting Vs Wringing Loose Scrap When it comes to loose scrap and briquettes, the briquettes are easier to store, leave little residual oil, and can bring more money than loose chips. But, there are still many […]

Download     Address the Most Common Issues to Maximize Growth By Teresa Phillips, Senior Marketing Specialist, PRAB   Introduction There are numerous areas in metalworking operations that can affect operational profitability, but eight top problem areas are common to many manufacturers. This whitepaper touches on each of the 8 problem areas, explains how they impact profitability, and what can […]

Lower Metal Scrap and Fluid Haul-Away Expenses with Automated SystemsBy Mike Hook, Sales & Marketing Director, PRAB Introduction Costs to haul away and dispose of metal scrap and spent cutting fluids erode the bottom line of metalworking operations. Several factors outside the control of metalworking shops contribute to the costs, which continue to increase: […]