Patent ID: 6129851
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: B04B

Abstract:
A method of separating swarf consisting essentially of liquid and fine solid components in a centrifugal parts separator which comprises a rotatable bowl having at least one blade connected to the bowl, said bowl being adapted to receive swarf to be separated into liquid and fine solid components upon centrifugal rotation of the bowl, and a screen fastened to and adapted to rotate with said bowl; said method comprising the steps of:(a) directing swarf into said bowl;(b) centrifuging said swarf in said bowl whereby, upon rotation of said bowl, said swarf travels out of said bowl and onto said screen, said screen including a plurality of spaced openings having a median width dimension of ""y"", a distance between center lines of adjacent openings of ""x,"" and a ratio of x/y being at least 18/1; and,(c) passing substantially all the liquid component in said swarf through said openings and passing substantially all the fine solid component over said screen.