Design & Development of Industrial Chip Cleaning Device

This project presented the design and fabrication of a Design & Development of Industrial Chip Cleaning Device for cleaning machining chips, metal burrs, and dust from industrial shop floors. The main aim of this project was to develop a simple, low-cost, and manually operated cleaning device that improves workplace cleanliness and safety. The developed device was tested under shop floor conditions and showed satisfactory performance. The rotary brush effectively swept dust, burrs, and machining chips, while the magnetic sweeper successfully collected ferrous metal chips. The combined cleaning mechanism reduced manual effort, saved cleaning time, and provided better cleaning compared to traditional methods. Since the device does not require electricity, it is economical, easy to operate, and suitable for small and medium-scale industries.   Overall, the developed machine proved to be an efficient and reliable solution for industrial floor cleaning. It helps maintain a cleaner and safer working environment while reducing labour and maintenance costs. In the future, the device can be further improved by adding a motorized drive system, adjustable brush height, a larger waste collection bin, and stronger magnetic arrangements to increase its cleaning efficiency and make it suitable for larger industrial applications.

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