Kalamazoo, Michigan — The flexibility of being able to use a machining center for different alloys provides an undeniable competitive edge. However, alloy changeovers, from steel to brass for example, lead to unacceptable contaminant steel in the brass chip stream. Chip management industry leader Inter-Source recently met that challenge for an automotive component manufacturer.

The manufacturer had already realized the value of processed chips; a sophisticated chip management system handled chip collection, sizing, drying, and loading. Such processed chips are highly desired by secondary smelters, but only if ferrous contamination is addressed.

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With over two decades in the chip management industry, Inter-Source had already solved similar challenges. Combining experience with engineering expertise, they designed a magnetic separation triple-drum system that segregates ferrous contaminants from other alloys. For this particular application, the third drum is necessary; Inter-Source has engineered about a dozen similar solutions over the years, and most satisfy contaminant issues with a single or dual drum configuration. Inter-Source’s engineering expertise means that each customer’s unique challenges may be optimally solved with a tailored solution.

“This customer came to us first because of our experience,” noted William Nemedi, President of Inter-Source, “and they haven’t had to go any further. Our focus is optimizing chip management. We have the engineering expertise, insight, and enthusiasm to handle any challenge.”

And helping a manufacturer compete globally? All in a day’s work.