Guide to Chip Types0 pages

GUIDE TO METAL CHIPS
Types and Weights
FINE CHIPS: Free flowing, small (granular) chips.
Commonly produced in milling, broaching, hobbing
and gear cutting applications.
BROKEN CHIPS: Usually sixes and nines, occasional
string to one foot in length produced in drilling, boring
and screw machine applications. Non-balling––loose,
free-flowing material.
LIGHT TURNINGS: Balled turnings and strings.
Commonly produced from turning operations. May
contain a high percentage of broken chips. But will
conform to the size of container used in handling.
HEAVY TURNINGS: Snarly, compressed balls of
turnings produced by machining hardened materials or
created by method of handling. Usually contains a low
percentage of broken chips and fines.
TYPE STEEL CAST IRON BRASS ALUMINUM
P.O. Box 43038 • 6650 Beta Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44143-0038
(440) 461-4100 Fax: (440) 461-0147
Nominal weights per cubic foot
Solid Stock (Ref. only) 490 lbs. 482 lbs. 558 lbs. 169 lbs.
Fine Chips 85-160 125-180 150-200 50-60
Broken Chips 55-75 70-120 65-100 20-25
Light Turnings (Loose) 10-25 –– 15-30 5-10
Heavy Turnings (Tight) 30-45 –– 35-60 10-15
Visit us
on the web:
mayfran.com
CGUIDE 1-02 P