Engineered Precision Machining Does Its Bit to Reduce Australia’s Carbon Emissions


Posted October 17, 2016 by Tyra_Walls

Engineered Precision Machining has quietly worked towards helping Australia meet its climate promise. The leading CNC machining and general engineering workshop invested in machinery and solar panels to minimise environmental impact of its processes.
 
[b][Kewdale, 17 October 2016][/b] – Engineered Precision Machining aims to minimise the environmental impact of its business through critical equipment investments. The Perth-based CNC machining and general engineering workshop first purchased a swarf crusher machine for processing scrap materials and later on, invested in solar panels.

[b]Green Initiatives in Machining[/b]

Engineered Precision Machining, or EPM, decided its swarf crusher machine needed further work to reduce environmental impact. A year after purchasing the machine, EPM modified its design and this led to the machine’s ability to filter 99.8% of oil and coolant from scrap materials before recycling.

EPM now uses the recycled fluids from this process in its machine shop. Perth clients not only get a guarantee for quality work on their projects from EPM. They can also expect greener processes taking place at the leading CNC machining’s workshop.

EPM’s swarf crusher will compact shavings of aluminium, bronze and steel. The machine breaks these materials into manageable swarf biscuits for safer and more effective handling during recycling. The modified crusher further handles heavier loads, apart from processing a variety of materials.

[b]Reduced Environmental Impact Reduces Costs[/b]

EPM reports its green investments do not simply allow them to do their bit in helping Australia reduce carbon footprint. The company further aims to reduce its operational costs, and one of its strategies has been to manage electricity use.

The company invested in a solar panel system, which comprise of 118 x 255W Q-Cells mono-crystalline solar modules and 2 x SMA 15000TL inverters.

“It is expected to produce approximately 55,000 kilowatts of electricity per annum. In the first year alone, this is the equivalent of 53.5 tonnes of CO2, which would usually cost $18,500 using mains power,” the company said.

The Australian government reported that the country’s greenhouse gas emissions rose by 1.3%, when factoring in land use and deforestation. The country generated 549.3 mega-tonnes of carbon dioxide between 2014 and 2015. Emissions from electricity increased by 3%. Australia participated in the Paris climate talks, in which countries pledged to reduce carbon emissions by a certain period.

[b]About Engineered Precision Machining[/b]

Engineered Precision Machining is Perth’s main provider of CNC machining and general engineering solutions, tailored to client needs. The company delivers innovative precision engineering and hydraulic services for a diverse range of industries, including agriculture, defence, exploration, and oil and gas. EPM has won several Platinum Safety Awards and continue to gain worldwide recognition for its technical expertise and quality assurance.

Visit http://www.epm.net.au/machining today for further details.
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Issued By Tyra Walls
Website Engineered Precision Machining
Country Australia
Categories Engineering
Tags cnc machining , general engineering solutions , general engineering workshop
Last Updated October 17, 2016