On-line hot mould width-adjustment, one of CISDI’s key brainstorm subjects, is now under integrated test.

On-line hot mould width-adjustment is one of the core technologies for slab caster, which is intended to change the mould chamber width on-line during casting so as to change the strand width. This technology will avoid operation time loss and material loss at restart of casting in case of conventional mould replacement or on-line cold mould width adjustment, contributing to higher metal yield and productivity, and hence higher caster output.

Based on theoretical study, the mould as well as the mechanical, electrical control and hydraulic equipment for integrated test have been manufactured and delivered to the test site of CISDI Heavy Machinery Co. Ltd. CISDI team is now doing integrated test for process model, equipment status and control mode in preparation for production verification test.