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ORGANIZER;CN=ESTAD 2023:mailto:info@metec-estad.com
LOCATION:Room 16b
SUMMARY:Robotic cell for safely slide gate maintenance
DESCRIPTION:The paper depicts a robotic cell, which has been ad-hoc developed in order to be installed in the steel shop and support the operators during inspection, cleaning and replacement of the refractory components of the ladle sliding gate. This device is allowing opening the bottom of the ladle so that the liquid steel can run into the tundish of the continuous caster. The developed robotic cell represent an innovative attempt to create a cooperative environment where the technicians and a robot interact in a safe and ergonomic way. This system, which is installed and tested in an Italian integrated steelworks, allows improving both the health and safety condition of the workers and the quality and repeatability of the operations.
It automatically manages the sliding gate maintenance, in order to increase safety and operational accuracy, stability in the repetitively and to optimize process times control.
This multi-tool robotic cell is equipped with:
Extraction/Insertion tool
Refractory nozzle extraction tool
Tool to remove fixed plate
Nozzle cleaning tool

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