A chip conveyor includes: a cover body; a guide plate configured to guide chips, which are conveyed inside the cover body, so as to be directed from a chip receiving position toward a chip discharging position; a case attached to the cover body and having an internal space provided therein; and a float switch configured to detect, based on a coolant flowing from inside the cover body into the internal space, that a liquid level of the coolant inside the cover body is equal to or greater than a prescribed liquid level. The cover body includes a first space and a second space that are partitioned from each other by the guide plate. The cover body is provided with: a first opening allowing communication between the first space and the internal space; and a second opening allowing communication between the second space and the internal space.

A chip conveyor includes: a cover body; a guide plate configured to guide chips, which are conveyed inside the cover body, so as to be directed from a chip receiving position toward a chip discharging position; a case attached to the cover body and having an internal space provided therein; and a float switch configured to detect, based on a coolant flowing from inside the cover body into the internal space, that a liquid level of the coolant inside the cover body is equal to or greater than a prescribed liquid level. The cover body includes a first space and a second space that are partitioned from each other by the guide plate. The cover body is provided with: a first opening allowing communication between the first space and the internal space; and a second opening allowing communication between the second space and the internal space.

A deflector apparatus catches debris and deflects coolant spray in a coolant collection area of machine tools having an extended drawtube or bar feed area such as CNC lathes. The deflector apparatus encloses the coolant collection area by covering the opening or access to the area with a door and attached basket. The basket extends into the coolant collection area at an incline relative to the door and interrupts coolant and debris entering the coolant collection area from the drawtube, causing the debris to collect within the basket and allowing coolant to filter through a grate positioned on a lower surface of the basket. A flange with an outer seal extends along part of the lower edge of the door to create a seal between the door and the opening to the coolant collection area. Additional features include a locking mechanism, handle, and reinforcement plate.