Conveyance Solutions for Automotive Metal Forming

MPI’s Role in the Automotive IndustryMPI’s magnetic separation and scrap handling systems are critical in automotive manufacturing environments, especially in facilities that involve metal stamping, welding, machining, powder coating, and assembly operations. These processes generate significant amounts of ferrous scrap, fines, and contaminant particles that must be removed to protect equipment, maintain part quality, and streamline operations.

MPI solutions are used:

  • At stamping lines to remove and manage press scrap safely and efficiently

  • In machining operations, to remove metal fines from coolants and lubricants

  • Ahead of welding and assembly stations to ensure parts are contaminant-free

  • In coating and finishing lines, to prevent defects caused by metal inclusions

They enhance safety, extend equipment life, ensure product quality, and support lean, automated production systems.

MPI magnetic solutions support the automotive sector from metal stamping to final assembly, enabling safe, clean, and efficient production. Whether protecting robotic welders from tramp iron or ensuring fluid systems are contaminant-free, MPI helps automotive manufacturers:

  • Improve part quality

  • Reduce downtime

  • Automate scrap removal

  • Meet strict OEM standards

  • Lower maintenance and production costs

Turnkey Solutions for Automotive Manufacturers From Magnetic Products, Inc

  • Protects High-Precision Equipment

Magnetic separators and filters prevent ferrous contaminants from damaging stamping dies, machining centers, and welding cells, reducing downtime and costly tooling replacement.

  • Supports Lean and Automated Production

MPI systems are designed for hands-free operation, helping automotive manufacturers meet lean manufacturing goals with minimal operator intervention.

  • Improves Quality Control

By ensuring that parts and fluids are contaminant-free, MPI solutions help maintain surface finish integrity, prevent coating defects, and avoid weld failures, which are critical for OEM and Tier 1 quality standards.

  • Streamlines Scrap Handling

Electric scrap shakers and magnetic conveyors efficiently manage metal offcuts from press lines, eliminating manual scrap removal and reducing trip hazards.

  • Enhances Workplace Safety

Enclosed, self-cleaning magnetic systems reduce exposure to sharp scrap and hot equipment, improving safety compliance and ergonomics on the factory floor.

  • Reduces Maintenance Costs

Tramp metal removal upstream of sensitive equipment leads to longer machine life and reduced unscheduled maintenance, which in turn saves money over time.

  • Compact, Space-Efficient Designs

MPI systems integrate into tight press pits, conveyor lines, and machining cells without disrupting material flow or floor layout.

  • Customizable for Line and Cell Integration

MPI products are available in manual, quick-clean, or self-clean designs and can be tailored to stamping presses, robotic welding lines, or CNC machining systems.

 

How Does the Automotive Industry Use Magnets and Industrial Conveyors?

Relevant MPI Products and Their Automotive Applications
MPI PRODUCT TYPE WHERE WHY WHEN HOW
Electric Scrap Shakers (M-10 and M-50 Series)Under stamping presses or forming stationsAutomatically conveys trim scrap away from dies into binsOscillating motion drives scrap along attached troughs—no belts or air requiredUsed continuously during press operation to prevent buildup and downtime
Sheet and Plate SeparatorsAt coil-fed lines and robotic destackersSeparates oily or stacked sheet metal for smooth de-stacking and feedingMagnetic fields induce repelling forces between sheetsInstalled at the beginning of stamping and blanking operations
Magnetic Conveyors (Beltless or Belt-Driven)Under dies or forming stations to remove parts or scrapMove ferrous material without external belts or rollersInternal magnets carry material along a sealed trackIdeal for wet/oily environments or where exposed belts are not preferred
Drum SeparatorsIn scrap reclamation or coolant return systemsRemove ferrous fines from high-volume metal flowsMagnetic drum captures and discharges metal while clean material continuesUsed during bulk material recycling or coolant system filtering
Magnetic Filters (for Coolant & Lubricants)In coolant return lines of machining centers or grinding machinesRemove microscopic metal particles to improve tool life and surface finishMagnetic rods or bars capture fine contaminants before fluid recirculatesUsed continuously in CNC, lathe, or grinding processes
Plate Magnets and Magnetic ChutesIn gravity or chute-fed material handling systemsProtect downstream sensors, actuators, and assembly componentsAttracts and traps ferrous debris in product flowIdeal for parts feeding stations, bolt bins, or hardware delivery
Metal DetectorsOn conveyors feeding welding, machining, or assembly linesDetect non-ferrous and ferrous contaminants not removed magneticallySends alert or actuates reject when metal is detectedUsed in high-precision production for critical quality assurance

Automotive Industry Compatible Products from Magnetic Products, Inc