Maximize ROI with XRF: Tips to Achieve Speed, Simplicity and

Accuracy for Scrap Sorting

This presentation features Eric Gingras, National Sales Manager from Olympus, discussing the latest technology with handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) for sorting scrap. Watch the complete webinar recording here.

Agenda

•  Challenges of the scrap recycling market •  Basics of XRF •  How XRF can help sort scrap faster for improved productivity and fast ROI •  Q&A Session

Challenges of the scrap market today •  Determine the price of materials •  Sort unsorted materials – sorted scrap is

worth more than unsorted scrap

• Quality control – two kinds of costs for materials mix-ups, can be costly!

What is XRF?

How does XRF help to sort scrap faster? Test and Identify in seconds: •  Non-Ferrous Alloys •  Low Alloy Steels •  Aluminum & Light Alloy •  Electronics •  Precious Metals •  Glass •  Copper •  Car Catalysts •  Slags Benefits: •  Greater ROI •  Greater efficiency •  Greater throughput

Challenges of Sorting Scrap with XRF

Aluminum Sorting: •  Detecting low levels of light

elements •  Detect Mg at <1% in less

than 10 seconds

Sample preparation: •  Coatings •  Rust •  Dirt, dust, debris

Tip # 1: Run the shortest, fastest tests whenever possible

Extend testing only when necessary with SmartSort SmartSort enables operators to: •  Extend test times automatically when light element analysis is required •  Maximize efficiency for faster testing of aluminum alloys •  Improve quality control and avoid costly material mix-ups

Alloy Bases that most frequently require a 2nd beam test: •  Aluminum •  Copper •  Nickel

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Tip # 2: Leverage advanced library features for better results

Nominal Chemistry: •  Add speed and improve analytical confidence

•  Identify nickel and copper grades that may have significant amounts of aluminum or silicon with a 1 second test

Tip # 3: Apply tramp element limits to speed and simplify correct grade matching

Tramp library tolerances simplify and speed grade matching: •  Set a max tolerated concentration for tramp and residual elements in grade families

•  The DELTA reports tramp material and uses the tramp library to improve grade IDs based on residual content fluctuations

Tip # 4: Customize and use Grade Match Messages to provide operators with shot by

shot sorting guidance Use Grade Match Messaging to: •  Improve efficiency and throughput •  Capacity to assign a match message to any grade

•  Customize real-time messages for immediate operator instructions

•  Greater efficiency and throughput

Tip # 5: Protect the analyzer window from sharp objects

•  Handle the analyzer properly –  Utilize wrist strap –  Hover testing for turnings

•  Use an ultra thin probe head window for lighter elements such as Mg, Al, Si, P, & S

•  Ensure the window remains free of contamination

•  Save thousands on costly repairs

5 Tips for Sorting Scrap Faster 1.  Run the shortest, fastest tests whenever possible.

Automatically launch light element testing only when required.

2.  Use Nominal value to identify nickel and copper grades.

3.  Apply Tramp Element limits to speed and simplify grade matching.

4.  Customize and use Grade Match Messages to provide operators shot by shot sorting guidance.

5.  Protect the analyzer window.

Watch the complete webinar recording : http://www.olympus-ims.com/en/

webinars/scrap/

Thank you!