Slab strip width system

Overview The width measuring system adopts dual industrial CCD cameras to proceed the online measurement of the steel plate on the roller bed by using the principle of stereo vision technology, and combines the high-speed digital signal processing technology and programming software to process the signals accordingly, and displays the relevant data and measurement curves, so that we can realize precise control of the steelmaking process during production. The system realizes the width measurement of the slab through the line scan cameras installed on both sides of the gantry slab, and the measurement data is transmitted to the host system through the optical fiber. Accurately calculate the actual width of the slab and the width deviation of the slab from the data collected by the linear array CCD camera with up to 8K pixels and the relative position of the double linear array CCD cameras installed on site. Then we can the actual parameter data and allowable deviation parameters of the slab by using the host system software part, so as to realize the alarm control. The measuring principle of the system The slab/strip width measuring system is mainly composed of a hardware system and a software system. The hardware system includes two line scan cameras which can scan and image for the casting billet, and the arithmetic unit calculates the absolute position and width of the casting billet by the measurement data collected by the line scan cameras. If a color camera is used, the temperature of the slab can be measured at the same time and transmitted to the host system of the width measuring device. The software in the host system calculates the actual width of the slab and the width at room temperature according to the data of the arithmetic logic unit, and displays the relevant data and change curve, then alarm according to the deviation threshold set by the software system or manually. The software system is mainly used to analyze and process the measurement data collected by the hardware system, display the casting billet data analyzed by the software through the display panel, and send control and alarm to the hardware system instruction. When measuring with a line scan camera, the width measuring device uses two cameras to measure the object at the same time from different angles. The two cameras are like human eyes, which can form stereo vision, so that the sufficient information can be got to judge the distance of the measured object. Correcting and eliminating the effect of distance changes on measurements. From the positions of the two edges of the measured object in the two cameras and geometric derivation, the positions P1(x1, y1) and P2 (x2, y2) of the strip edge in the X-Y coordinate space can be calculated, and the width of the measured object is the straight-line distance between P1 and P2 W=|P1P2|=√ [(x1-x2)^2+(y1-y2)^2] The features of the system It can effectively identify and compensate the beating, inclination, side deflection and profile of the tested plate; Three-layer high temperature protection of air-cooled, water-cooled and outer interlayer asbestos; Moving image linear noise correction technology, electronic exposure technology; With shock-absorbing installation design to reduce measurement errors; The software has self-diagnosis function; Full digital detection, automatic calibration system; Unique optical vibration compensation technology; High measurement accuracy and fast response; Using optical fiber signal transmission; The technical parameters of the system Measuring distance: 2m-10m (according to the on-site environment) Measuring range: 0.05m-40m Resolution: ±0.01mm Repeatability accuracy: 0.05mm Measurement output frequency: 30Hz (adjustable) Laser class: 2 (IEC60825-1:2014) Protection class: IP65 Camera pixel: 8K The measurement range of temperature : 0℃-1200℃ Working temperature: -20℃-60℃

Overview The system realizes the fixed-length measurement of the width, thickness and length of the continuously cast product through machine vision and laser rangefinding system. The measured data is transmitted to the host system through the optical fiber. The host system calculates the weight of each billet according to different steel grades and specific gravity, so that we can realize the fixed length measurement and fixed weight control of the cast products and the precise control of the steelmaking process in the production process. After cutting the billets by fixed weight and length, the fixed weight cut-to-length system is checked by the online weighing measurement system, so as to give feedback to the fixed length model of control system. The slab number (automatic checking) can also be automatically identified online by using machine vision, and the weight and slab number can be automatically stored in the local database for use in the production and management system. The measuring principle of the system On the upper surface of the billet, a set of linear CCD cameras and a laser rangefinding instrument are respectively installed. Through machine vision and laser correction, we can achieve precise measurement of the cast products’ shape. Through accurate cast products’ shape monitoring, the billet thermal expansion coefficient of cast products and cast products’ density at the current temperature, we can obtain the quality of the billet. At the same time, we can achieve high-precision quality cut-to-length , namely, fixed-weight and fixed-length. The system can be matched with the weight detection and calibration system. The system adopts the online barrier-free hidden integral roller table weighing method for continuous casting products, and connects its weighing data into the intelligent control model. The model and steel billet weighing system, and the fixed weight cut-to-length system realize the closed-loop control of the system model, and optimize the fixed weight accuracy through automatic signal collection. The features of the equipment The cutting control technology for fixed-length and fixed-weight of cast products is a concrete manifestation of the lean production management of steel products. In the era of high-quality competition of steel products, only high-end intelligent technology and management can reduce costs, improve quality and market competitiveness. 1. Data management can be carried out according to shifts, pouring times, days, weeks, months, etc., as well as data management according to specifications, production capacity, quality, etc. 2. Each stream can send out signals such as pre-clamping, clamping, cutting, roll-up, roll-down and return of the cutting car according to the user's requirements. 3. The detection and cutting precision is high, the controllable length sizing accuracy is ±1mm, and the quality sizing accuracy is more than 1.5‰. 4. It is not sensitive to other high-intensity light interference, and overcomes the influence of light sources such as sunlight and arc welding. 5. The monitor displays the running status of the current hot billet in real time and displays the corresponding parameters. 6. Laser rangefinding and CCD machine vision are used to calculate the weight of the cast products and optimize the cutting to length. 7. Historical cutting data is automatically stored, and the system can set rules for historical data. 8. Support the free transformation of fixed length, and a variety of operation modes are available for the operator to choose. 9. Adopt advanced high temperature laser measurement and high pixel linear CCD technology. 10. The system provides abundant interfaces, which can communicate with the PLC control. 11. Applicable to all kinds of continuous casting machine flame cutting system. 12. Provide automatic, upper and manual cutting control. The main technical requirements 1. Width range of the inspected cast product: 120~2000 mm 2. Length range of the inspected cast product: 1000~20000 mm 3. Thickness range of the inspected cast product: 35~400 mm 4. Steel billet moving speed: 3.5 m/s 5. Billet running speed: 6.5m/min 6. Temperature of the measured steel billet: 0~850 °C 7. Measurement accuracy: width ±0.2mm thickness ±0.2mm length ±0.2mm 8. Fixed weight accuracy: 0.8‰ (temperature model verification) 9. Quality inspection check: 1‰

Overview In order to meet the needs of producing various specifications of continuously cast products, shorten the time for replacing the mold, and improve the production capacity and production efficiency of the continuous casting machine, the mold online width adjustment system is the key technology for efficient continuous casting. The online mold width adjustment system enables the two narrow sides of the continuous casting slab mold to move inward or outward in small steps until the predetermined width is reached. During the production process, the adjustment of the mold’s width can be completed without stopping the machine. Generally, the online width adjustment of the mold needs to be connected with the online taper measurement of the mold. Only with adjustment and detection can the online adjustment range of the mold be accurately controlled. Fig 1 Mold online width adjustment system The components of the system Workstation: host system, system width adjustment control, taper detection. On-site operation box: real-time display of the current control status, manual operation to adjust parameters. Digital Electric Cylinder: Precise digital control of electro-hydraulic drive cylinder, which can achieve high-precision quantitative control. On-line measurement of taper: Install it on the narrow-face copper plate of the mold, and monitor the taper of the narrow-face copper plate in real time. Cooperate with the detection feedback control of the width adjustment system, so as to achieve high-precision adjustment. FIG 2 System block diagram The technical parameters Adjustable range: 0-1250mm (unilateral) Control accuracy: 0.02mm/0.05mm/0.1mm Step resolution: 0.01mm/0.02mm Running speed: 0-10mm/s Power: 3.5KWl 16-bit encoder: 65536 pulses Weight: 25Kg Shell: high-strength aluminum alloy FIG 3 Syetem software interface The functions of the system Realize online width adjustment function Realize the online real-time monitoring function of mold taper Continuous casting production adjustment and non-stop production One-key operation in the main control room, automatic completion High adjustment accuracy and fast speed The interlock control of the continuous casting steelmaking system can realize automatic steel pouring

The composition of the system The photoelectric strip automatic center position control system is mainly composed of sensors, amplifiers, PLC controllers, hydraulic control and other parts. System composition block diagram The main technical parameters 1. Detection width: 300-2800mm 2. Detection light source: 220VAC. (100VAC) 30W. High frequency white light works continuously 3. Photodetector: precision die-casting components, time constant 20ms 4. Maximum working voltage: 50VDC 5. Distance from receiver to emitter: 300-1000mm 6. Operating temperature: 0℃-60℃ 7. Resolution: 0.5mm 8. Linearity: ±1%F.S (after linearization) 9. Repeatability error: △R1%, F.S 10. Servo-valve working signal: ±10V 11. Rated pressure (oil pressure): 4.5Mpa 12. Rated flow: 30L/min 13. Symmetry: 10%

Overview In the production process of the multifunctional strand condition monitor, in order to ensure the quality of the slab, it is necessary to strictly control the performance and various parameters of the CCM’s guide roll within a certain error range. Due to the continuous casting machine (CCM) is large and in a harsh production environment, it is difficult to measure the performance of the continuous casting machine manually, and many parameters are difficult to measure. Therefore, it is very important to have a set of equipment that can simulate drawing of steel billet to realize the measurement of CCM’s various parameters and performance. The multifunctional strand condition monitor uses various sensors to realize the measurement of CCM’s roll gap value, the arc value of continuous casting section, the rotation quality of the rolls, and the water spray pressure under the condition of simulating drawing of steel billet. Therefore, the CCM’s quality can be controlled in real time, and it is convenient for the maintenance personnel to analyze the CCM’s measurement results. The problem areas of the casting machine equipment can also be found. If these problems doesn’t be found in time, it will cause the bad quality of CCM’s products, the steel breakout in pouring process, surface and internal cracks and centerline deviation. The measurement of the strand condition monitor Roll gap value： By measuring the distance between a series of inner arc guide rolls and outer arc guide rolls on the CCM’s roller bed. It can be used to set the correct roll gap spacing for each pair of guide rolls in the slab caster. Arc condition of guide roller ： Measuring the position between the position of the CCM’s outer arc guide roll and the two adjacent guide rolls and then measuring the deviation compared with the origical position of CCM’s guide roll, we can obtain the arc condition of the outer arc guided roller. Guided roller rotation： It is possible to know whether each guided roller can rotate freely by measuring. Water spray pressure： The operation of the water spray cooling system can be judged by measuring the situation of secondary cooling water spray at different positions of CCM's width direction. Then we can accurately locate whether the water spray at a certain point is normal. The main components of the strand condition monitor 1. The main body of the strand condition monitor used to measure the continuous casting sector 2. The connecting chain between strand condition monitor and dummy bar 3. The storage rack chain of strand condition monitor 4. Battery charger: 24V 5A 5. Calibration equipment 6. Remote control 7. Laptop 8. Printer 9. Data communication cable The technical parameter 1. The measurement range of roll gap: 210mm, 230mm (can be customized according to requirements) 2. The measurement accuracy of roll gap: 0.01mm 3. The arc measurement range: ±80° 4. The arc measurement accuracy: 0.01° 5. The spray measurement range: 0-10 6. The spray measurement accuracy: ±1 7. The battery usage times: 3 times