Automation: Robots are equipped with specialized tools, such as slag rakes or scoops, to automatically remove slag from the surface of molten metal in furnaces.
Precision: Robots can be programmed to perform the task with high accuracy, ensuring that slag is efficiently removed without disturbing the molten metal.
Consistency: Robotic systems can operate continuously and perform slag removal uniformly, reducing the chances of human error.
Heat Resistance: The robots are built to withstand extreme heat and harsh conditions, typically found in metal furnaces.
Real-Time Monitoring: Advanced robotic slagging systems can integrate sensors and cameras to monitor slag buildup and determine the optimal time for removal.
Foundries: Used in iron and steel foundries to remove slag from electric arc furnaces, induction furnaces, and cupola furnaces.
Smelting Operations: Robotic slagging is common in smelters that process metals like copper, aluminum, and zinc to improve metal purity.
Metal Recycling: In recycling plants, robots help clean molten metal baths to produce high-quality recycled metal.
In a steel-making facility, robotic slagging systems remove slag from the surface of molten steel in a furnace before it is poured into molds for casting. This ensures that the finished steel product is free of impurities and meets the required quality standards.
