Steel strapping is effective for bundling materials, but poses a number of problems for a machine shop. Its sharp edges make it something of a workplace hazard, while its long, ungainly shape makes storage and disposal difficult. It's also made of mid-carbon steel, so even though throwing the strapping in the dumpster is the easiest way to handle it, possible profits from recycling are dumped as well.
Imported from the CTE archive to seed discussion on MFGAxis.
Originally published on CTE: 2014-05-06
CTE source: https://ctemag.com/news/machine-takes-bite-out-strapping/
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