Scrap Rate

The percentage of total production that is discarded because it cannot be economically brought to specification.

Examples

01The scrap rate on the aluminium casting line is 4.2 %, mostly from porosity, which costs about EUR 18,000 a month.
02The monthly cost review shows scrap rate by part number, with material value and processing cost per scrapped part.
03When the scrap rate rises after a holiday shutdown, the team finds the furnace temperature profile was not restored correctly.