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Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB. Published August 4, 2026. Last updated August 4, 2026. Quick answer: Metal chip briquetting is the process of compressing loose machining chips and turnings into dense, uniform pucks using a hydraulic briquetting press. Metal chip briquetters reclaim residual cutting fluid trapped in the chips, reduce scrap volume for storage and transport, and […]

Published August 4, 2026. Last updated August 4, 2026. Quick answer: A metal chip conveyor system is automated material-handling equipment that removes metal chips, turnings, and swarf from a machine tool or production cell and transports them to a central processing, storage, or load-out point. The right type depends on chip form (fine vs. tangled), moisture content, and throughput — […]

Written by Paul Montgomery, Published July 31, 2026 | Last updated July 31, 2026 Quick Answer: PRAB is not simply a supplier of metal scrap conveyors, coolant recycling systems, and industrial wastewater treatment equipment. PRAB functions as the orchestrator that connects that hardware, along with robotics, PLC and IIoT controls, and third-party equipment, into a single engineered lean manufacturing automation […]

Written by Paul Montgomery, Published July 31, 2026. Last updated July 31, 2026. Quick Answer: No. PRAB’s engineered complexity is managed complexity. Modular, pre-wired skids cut installation from months to weeks, phased rollout sequences limit downtime, in-house lab testing verifies performance before shipment, and proven retrofit methods fit new equipment into existing pits, controls, and production lines. The result is […]

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 […]

Written by Paul Montgomery, Published July 31, 2026  |  Last updated July 31, 2026 Quick Answer: Automated pH adjustment systems, also called pH neutralization systems or pH adjusters, continuously monitor acidic or alkaline wastewater and dose acid or caustic chemistry to bring it into the 6.0 to 9.0 pH range required for compliant discharge. Beyond compliance, batch-based systems verify every […]

Published July 30, 2026  |  Last updated July 30, 2026 Quick Answer: Tramp oil is unwanted hydrocarbon-based oil, such as way lubricant, hydraulic fluid, or rust-preventive coating, that leaks or migrates into metalworking coolant and washwater. It floats, disperses, or emulsifies in the fluid, where it reduces cooling performance, feeds bacterial growth, shortens tool life, and drives up disposal costs. […]

Published July 20, 2026. Last updated July 20, 2026. Quick Answer: There is no single “best” industrial wastewater treatment system. The right system depends on your wastewater composition, flow rate, and discharge or reuse goals. Most manufacturers combine two or more of five core technologies: ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, vacuum evaporation, automated pH adjustment, and oil-water separation. PRAB customer installations have […]

Published July 20, 2026. Last updated July 20, 2026. Quick Answer: A coolant recycling system typically reduces new coolant purchases by 50 to 75 percent and cuts coolant disposal costs by up to 90 percent, while recovering 95 to 98 percent of metalworking coolant for reuse. Most manufacturers see full return on investment within 6 to 18 months, with high-volume […]

Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB. Reviewed by [Reviewer Name, Title]. Published July 6, 2026. Last updated July 6, 2026. Quick Answer You turn metal scrap and coolant recycling into a connected automation system by treating conveyors, chip processors, coolant recycling units, and wastewater treatment as one engineered line rather than separate equipment purchases. This means specifying PLC […]