factory scrap
[/ˈfæktəri skræp/]
nounpl: factory scraps
sucata fabril
1. Waste material or defective products generated during the manufacturing process that are discarded or recycled
The factory scrap was collected daily and sent to the recycling center.
A sucata fabril era coletada diariamente e enviada para o centro de reciclagem.
2. Leftover materials such as metal, plastic, or other substances produced as byproducts of manufacturing
Factory scrap from aluminum production can be melted down and reused.
A sucata fabril da produção de alumínio pode ser derretida e reutilizada.
3. Industrial waste that has commercial value and can be sold to recyclers
The company earned revenue by selling factory scrap to metal dealers.
A empresa obtinha receita vendendo sucata fabril para comerciantes de metal.
In Brazil, factory scrap management is increasingly regulated by environmental agencies. The recycling industry is significant, with factories selling scrap to specialized dealers. In the USA, factory scrap represents a valuable secondary material source, particularly in the automotive and aerospace industries.
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