Continuous casting real-time optimization

Produce cleaner steel, faster and at lower cost by digitalizing the continuous slab casting process

• Monitor and visualize real-time mold data for defect detection, early warnings, mold flow prediction and much more with fiber-optic temperature measurements
  
• Reduce defects - typically by 50%, reject ratio and downgrades - in some cases by 80% and allow for higher casting speed with FC Mold
• Use advanced software to close the loop and achieve automated control and further optimization of the continuous casting process in real-time

Press release: New ABB Ability™ Optimold Control offers unrivalled, real time in-mold casting control

• Unparalleled spatial resolution with over 4000 fiber-optic measuring points per mold

• Elimination of mold powder entrapments, reduced crack formations and much more

ABB Ability™ Optimold Control

• Powerful analysis of casting conditions and flow patterns to regulate symmetry and flow speed

• Experienced provider OT and IT stack
• Third party and legacy integration
• Domain knowledge and cross industry knowledge
• Efficient transformation projects, focus on ROI
• New tools such as cloud, analytics
• Development model with partners to jointly develop solutions

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