Automated Coil Trimming System for Wire Rod Mills in the Digital Era
(Room 308)
07 May 19
2:00 PM
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2:30 PM
One requirement in wire rod production is head and tail coil trimming to remove rings with property variations. In-line shears prior to coiling at the laying head are available, but are difficult to operate and maintain. Most mills rely on manual trimming at a coil inspection station — a labor-intensive and potentially dangerous task. A new system has been developed for trimming within coil handling. A vision-assisted robot equipped with a ring separator and trimmer identifies, trims and removes unwanted rings. The new system’s capabilities are presented with results from a pilot facility and an operating wire rod mill.