During the operation of CNC lathes in Shandong, cleaning cutting debris is a crucial task. It not only ensures the cleanliness of the cutting system but also maintains the precision of the machined workpieces. Among the cutting debris removal systems, the conveying device serves as a core component. Currently, there are three common types of conveying devices in Shandong CNC lathes: spiral chip conveyors, chain plate chip conveyors, and scraper chip conveyors. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which we will examine in detail below.
   Spiral chip conveyor:
       Composition: Consists of a rotating screw (helical auger) installed within a U-shaped trough, a drive motor, and a gear reducer.
       Features: Compact structure, excellent sealing, suitable for handling granular, chip-like materials, and lightly tangled swarf. Typically used in CNC lathes with limited chip removal space, and can be installed horizontally, at an angle, or vertically.
   Chain Conveyor Type Chip Conveyor:
       Composition: Consists of a scraper-equipped chain, drive sprocket, tensioning device, and metal/engineered plastic trough.
       Features: High conveying capacity, large load-bearing capability, particularly suitable for handling long and heavy chips in the form of clumps or coils. It is the most common and versatile type among CNC lathes.
   Scraper-type chip conveyor:
       Composition: Similar to the chain plate type, but the scraper is a continuous strip.
       Features: Suitable for handling fine granular chips and powders generated during grinding, but not ideal for long continuous chips.
The above are three common cutting and conveying devices for CNC lathes in Shandong. We hope the explanation provided will be helpful to you when operating the cutting and cleaning system of CNC lathes in the future.