Chihuahua, Mexico | Cast Aluminum Scrap Hammer Mill & Sorting Line | On-Site Technical Consultation | ENERPAT

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

On September 11, 2026, the ENERPAT technical sales team visited a premier German-invested Tier-1 automotive manufacturing group in Chihuahua, Mexico. Specializing in aluminum die casting and precision auto components, the client faces critical material separation challenges in managing their daily production scrap. ENERPAT conducted an on-site evaluation to design a custom recycling solution aimed at automated ferrous screw and plastic separation, enhancing furnace melting efficiency and optimizing workshop productivity.

CLIENT BACKGROUND & PROFILE

Client Designation：Leading Automotive Tier-1 Manufacturing Group (Mexico Facility)

Industry & Position：Tier-1 Automotive Supplier

Core Products：Aluminum alloy die-castings, plastic injection parts, precision machining components

Primary OEM Clients： Ford, General Motors (GM), and major global automakers

Global Footprint：Manufacturing hubs across Chihuahua, Saltillo, State of Mexico, and North America

FIELD FINDINGS & PRODUCTION BOTTLENECKS

Current Operational Bottlenecks

• High Scrap Volume: A single shop bay generates 10 tons of cast aluminum scrap per day.

• Labor-Intensive Sorting: Currently relies on 2 dedicated manual workers per shift to manually dismantle steel screws and plastic accessories.

• Furnace Efficiency Loss: Unseparated steel and plastic contaminants reduce remelting purity and increase furnace energy consumption.

Project Requirements & Constraints

• Target Separation Purity: Achieved purity for iron screws must exceed 80%+ to meet remelting standards.

• Facility Footprint: The workshop floor is currently dense with raw material storage; equipment placement requires careful spatial planning.

• Implementation Timeline: Equipment procurement and line integration planned within a 12-month horizon.

Key Insight: Replacing manual dismantling with ENERPAT's automated shredding and sorting technology will significantly increase scrap value, drastically lower manual labor safety risks, and maximize aluminum ingot purity during furnace charging.

ENERPAT ENGINEERING SOLUTION & CONSULTATION

Drawing from ENERPAT’s successful reference implementation at previous global scrap projects, our technical specialists presented a heavy-duty, customized Cast Aluminum Scrap Hammer Mill Crushing & Automated Sorting Line (Aluminium Recycling Plant) tailored to automotive die-cast scrap processing.

Client Feedback: The client's technical committee expressed strong interest in the process workflow and separation performance. Detailed discussions were initiated regarding workshop footprint layout optimization.

Immediate Action Plan & Next Steps

To ensure seamless progress and address the client's layout and performance priorities, ENERPAT has outlined the following immediate action items:

• Customized 3D Layout & Solution Proposal (Immediate): Revise and optimize the Hammer Mill + Magnetic Separator + Eddy Current Line 3D footprint drawings to precisely adapt to the client's shop space constraints and raw material handling workflow.

• Technical Performance & Wear-Parts Assessment (Within 3 Days): Provide comprehensive engineering data, including verified iron/plastic separation efficiency metrics, expected hammer head wear-life under daily 10-ton loads, and a complete spare parts list for preventative maintenance.

• Follow-Up Technical Workshop & Site Consultation (Scheduled): Coordinate and schedule the next on-site technical exchange with the client's engineering committee to finalize the line layout and system installation schedule.

Partner with ENERPAT for Custom Recycling Solutions

With decades of global engineering expertise, ENERPAT delivers end-to-end recycling equipment and turnkey engineering solutions tailored to the demanding standards of modern industrial manufacturing. Whether you are aiming to streamline scrap processing, improve furnace purity, or automate material separation in your plant, our technical experts are ready to provide site evaluations and custom system designs.

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