Automation Solutions for Ladle Gate Applications SEAISI 2009, Kuala Lumpur.

Automation Solutionsfor

Ladle Gate Applications

SEAISI 2009, Kuala Lumpur

SEAISI 2009: Automation Solutions for Ladle Gate Applications

May, 2009 2

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform

Ladle gate preparation

Summary and Outlook

Introduction

Key Aspects for Automation

Automation on Casting Platform

Automation of Ladle Gate Preparation

Summary and Outlook


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Automation in today’s steel industry

Introduction

Increasing demand for automation solutions

Safety, process reliability and costs

INTERSTOP’s contribution

Automation solutions to complement INTERSTOP’s flow control systems

Focus on automation-ready process solutions

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Safety


Dangerous tasks

at ladle prep areaon casting platform

Coupling of casting cylinder

Handling of ladle shroud

O2-lancing

Break out of refractory

Handling of heavy loads

Automation

Solution to ensure safety

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Process reliability

Financial issues

Automation

Cost reduction

Cost savings

At ladle prep area

Reduced quality due to harsh working conditions

Operational safety issues

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Manual coupling of casting cylinder


Common practice:

With INTERSTOP’sSNAP coupling:

Mounting

Coupling

Release

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Manual coupling of casting cylinder

Automation on Casting Platform Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Automatic coupling of casting cylinder


State-of-the-art

Base for automatic coupling is the SNAP coupling

Position detection and positioning purely mechanical

Worldwide first fully automatic ladle gate handling system

SSAB Tunnplat, Lulea, Sweden

INTERSTOP together with MTAG Marti-Technology

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Automatic coupling of casting cylinder


Near future applications

Robotic handling solutionse.g. LiquiRob® by Siemens VAI

Base for automatic coupling is SNAP coupling

Position detection and positioning by robot

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Automatic coupling of ladle shroud


State-of-the-art

Manually operated or semi-automatic manipulators

Manipulator remains connected during casting

Future application

Handling by automatic handling systeme.g. robotic solution

Ladle shroud clamping device as part of the ladle gate

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Automatic coupling of ladle shroud

Automation on Casting Platform Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Current situation


Harsh working conditions at ladle prep areas

Operators exposed to fumes, dust and high temperatures

Exhausting tasks for operators

Risk of

Reduced refractory lifetime

Breakouts

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Vision - Automation System


All tasks to be automated

Modular concept

Automation-ready equipment

Specifically developed tools

Requirements

Robotic solution by automation partner

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Sequence of ladle preparation

Automation of Ladle Gate Preparation Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook

Start

PositiondetectionScenarioindependenttasks

Refractory check

Choose scenario

Scenariodependenttasks

Check & Release

Operator SystemResponsibility Tasks


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Automation-ready ladle gate


Mounting cylinder with SNAP coupling

Easy tension release

Large access to refractory parts

Simple plate centring

CS ladle gate designed to adapt all features

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Advantages


Cost savings due to higher process reliability

Cost reduction due to less operational efforts

Increased operational safety

Potentially dangerous tasks performed by the automation system

Improved quality management

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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Automation for ladle gate application

Summary and Outlook

Ladle gate specific task are due for automation in the near future

Driving features are safety, process reliability and financial aspects

Stopinc and RHI focus on solutions based on INTERSTOP’s automation-ready equipment

In short term robotic solutions on casting platform will be operational

In mid term INTERSTOP’s vision of the ladle prep area will become reality

Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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INTERSTOP’s Vision Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook


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End

Thank you

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Content

Introduction

Key aspects

Casting platform


Summary and Outlook

Automation Solutions for Ladle Gate Applications SEAISI 2009, Kuala Lumpur.

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