​Digital Aspects on the Way to a Fully Automated Continuous Caster

There are many challenges inherent to digital casters that must be addressed to achieve fully automated operation. The fully integrated casting platform with automatic controlled sequence operations, by means of robots and highly integrated automation systems, limits the need for operator interventions to an absolute minimum. The results are high-quality caster operation and increased operator and machine safety. One crucial aspect is controlling the casting speed by an advanced expert system right from the start of casting until the last slab has been cut. This paper outlines the latest innovations that help steel producers move toward fully automated continuous casting.

Reinhold Leitner | Primetals Technologies
 

Christoph Aigner | ​Primetals Technologies
 

Rainer Kaltseis | Primetals Technologies