Customer Background

A metal casting and machining company in Mexico produces pump bodies, motor housings, and other cast iron components. Its CNC machining lines generate large quantities of fine cast iron sawdust mixed with residual cutting fluid.

The loose sawdust was previously collected in open steel containers and sold directly to a local scrap recycler. Because the material had a low bulk density, it occupied considerable floor space and required frequent transportation. Fine particles also scattered easily during loading, making the recycling area difficult to keep clean.

The customer wanted to recover more value from the machining waste without installing a large and complicated recycling line.

Customer’s Main Challenges

The original material caused several problems:

• Loose sawdust filled storage containers quickly
• Residual cutting fluid leaked during storage
• Fine particles were easily lost during handling
• Frequent scrap collection increased transport costs
• Loose material was inconvenient for furnace charging

After reviewing the customer’s material photos, daily volume, and workshop conditions, we recommended the Y83-2500 scrap briquetting press.

Selected Solution

The Y83-2500 uses 2500 kN of nominal force to compress loose cast iron sawdust into dense cylindrical briquettes. The finished briquettes measure approximately Φ100 × 50–80 mm, making them easier to stack, weigh, transport, and remelt.

The customer selected PLC semi-automatic operation to simplify daily production. The machine’s 18.5 kW hydraulic system provided sufficient pressing performance while keeping power requirements reasonable for the existing workshop.

Project Configuration

Factory Testing

Before shipment, the machine was tested using cast iron sawdust with characteristics similar to the customer’s material. The test focused on hydraulic pressure, feeding quantity, briquette formation, discharge stability, and continuous-cycle performance.

The hydraulic drive operated smoothly without noticeable vibration. Trial briquettes maintained a compact cylindrical shape and could be handled without easily breaking apart.

Testing videos and photos were sent to the customer for approval. We also explained that actual capacity and briquette length could vary according to chip size, material composition, moisture, and cutting-fluid content.

Shipment and Installation

The Y83-2500 was shipped by sea with its operation manual, electrical diagram, foundation requirements, and recommended spare-parts list.

Because only a simple underground footing was required, the customer completed the foundation before the machine arrived. After positioning and connecting the equipment, the hydraulic oil level, electrical system, operating direction, and pressing pressure were checked before trial production.

The operator initially adjusted the feeding quantity according to the condition of the cast iron sawdust. After several cycles, stable settings were established for daily operation.

Project Results

The customer converted loose machining waste into compact Φ100 mm briquettes, creating a cleaner and more organized scrap-handling process.

After the machine was introduced, the factory achieved several practical improvements:

• Less space required for scrap storage
• Reduced scattering of fine cast iron particles
• Easier weighing and inventory management
• More convenient truck loading and transportation
• Improved handling of residual cutting fluid
• More consistent material for recycling and remelting

Instead of arranging frequent collections of lightweight sawdust, the company could store dense briquettes and schedule transportation more efficiently.

Why Was the Y83-2500 the Right Choice?

The customer did not need the investment or floor space required for a fully automatic high-capacity line. The Y83-2500 matched the actual production volume while providing sufficient pressure to form stable cast iron briquettes.

Its compact design, 18.5 kW power, semi-automatic control, and straightforward foundation requirements made it practical to integrate into the existing machining workshop.

This project demonstrates that a correctly selected metal chip briquetting press can do more than reduce scrap volume. It can improve workshop cleanliness, simplify transportation, support cutting-fluid recovery, and prepare machining waste for more efficient recycling.