Metal shavings are secondary raw materials generated during mechanical metalworking processes — turning, milling, and grinding operations in industrial production. Although considered manufacturing waste, shavings retain a high proportion of the original metal and hold real commercial value for recycling and reuse in metallurgy.
Aluminium — lightweight and easy to transport, highly sought after by recyclers due to its high aluminium content and low melting point.
Copper — one of the most valuable types of shavings, generated in electrical engineering and mechanical manufacturing.
Brass — a copper-zinc alloy; commands a high price and is commonly produced during the manufacturing of plumbing fittings and hardware.
Bronze — a rare and costly type, arising from the machining of bearings and industrial bushings.
Steel — the most common type, generated at engineering plants; accepted in large volumes.
Stainless steel — shavings from corrosion-resistant steels, highly valued for their nickel and chromium content.
Cast iron — brittle and granular, produced during the machining of cast components; traded by weight.
Titanium — a high-value and scarce type, originating from the aerospace and medical industries.
Nickel — the high cost of the base material makes even small volumes of shavings commercially significant.
Zinc — produced during the machining of galvanised parts and die-cast zinc alloys.
Gold — micro-shavings generated in jewellery and dental prosthetics manufacturing; purchased by weight with laboratory assay of metal content.
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