OPI – OSCILLATION PATH INSTRUMENT

MOULD OSCILLATOR CHECKER


Mould oscillation is crucial in continuous casting since it has a direct impact on steel quality. The oscillation profile, stroke and frequency have an important influence on oscillation marks, mould lubrication, heat transfer, mould friction and surface quality. The ability to monitor the oscillation parameters is therefore crucial to improve the steel quality, while reducing breakout risk and maintenance costs.
The OPI system is designed to monitor mould oscillation parameters, providing accurate 3D measurements of the spatial trajectory of the mould. The OPI system provides early detection of oscillation anomalies and deviations form settings which may occur in the long-term. Based on the OPI data, the operator can adjust and fine-tune the oscillation parameters, leading to improved steel quality and effective maintenance of the oscillation table.


PERMANENT VERSION

  • Continuous monitoring of the oscillation parameters during production
  • Detect oscillation anomalies
  • Identify deviations from settings
  • Check compliance with oscillator specifications
  • Reduce sticking probability
  • Improve steel quality
  • Accurate 3D and 2D measurement of on mould trajectory
  • Negative strip time evaluation
  • Reduced break-out risk
  • Relate the defects to the oscillation system thanks to hystorical data avalaibility

PORTABLE VERSION

  • Compact and movable system within an industrial suitcase
  • Identify deviations from settings
  • Check compliance with oscillator specifications
  • Early and cost-effective maintenance of oscillation table
  • Accurate 3D and 2D measurement of on mould trajectory
  • Negative strip time evaluation

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