ShapeMon Billet Bloom: Geometry Measurement System

ShapeMon Billet Bloom is a comprehensive geometric measurement system that sets new standards for producing billets and blooms with precise length while detecting geometry deviations, such as rhomboidity, during casting. Inline and real-time measurements improve yield and reduce rejection rates.

Billets must be produced with exact length and shape to ensure downstream process efficiency and meet end-user expectations. Conventional methods, like measurement rolls or laser speed devices, are often unreliable due to steam and scale interference. Besides, these methods cannot detect rhomboidity, leading to poor quality or rejection by the rolling mill.

An optical sensor system is installed between two strands, allowing simultaneous measurement of all parameters for both. For additional strands, multiple sensor systems are deployed. As the material enters the field of view, the sensor automatically detects the cast product and initiates the measurement process. The results are visualized and sent to process automation for casting process optimization, such as cut-length adjustments. Typically installed shortly after cutting, the system measures final product dimensions and helps reduce waste by optimizing length and minimizing downgrades caused by poor geometry, such as rhomboidity or bulging.

ShapeMon Billet Bloom continuously captures images of billets or blooms, which serve as the basis for calculating product speed and length. These measurements are then used to enhance process efficiency and improve overall product quality. The ShapeMon Billet Bloom is an indispensable tool for steel plants aiming to enhance their production capabilities and maintain high standards of quality. By providing accurate and real-time data, it empowers steel experts to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and achieve superior results in billet and bloom production.

Benefits of ShapeMon Billet Bloom

• Enhanced measurement accuracy: achieves precise geometry measurements for billets and blooms, ensuring high-quality outputs
• Operational efficiency: streamlines quality control processes, reducing the need for manual inspections and associated labor costs.
• Cost reduction: minimizes operational costs by improving measurement reliability and reducing errors.
• Quality assurance: supports stringent quality control measures, leading to superior steel products.
• Real-time data analysis: provides immediate feedback and insights, allowing for quick adjustments and continuous improvement in production processes.