The caster will produce slabs of 8 to 12 inch (200 to 305 mm) thickness up to 124 inch (3,150 mm) width. Slab lengths vary from 104 to 600 inch (2,642 to 15,240 mm).
To meet Nucor’s challenging project objectives, several special technological features will be incorporated into the new vertical bending caster. These include robotic applications on the casting platform and an HD mold with fiber optics and electromagnetic stirring. In addition, a customized roller apron, a quenching unit and a secondary cutting line will also be incorporated.
Various X-Pact technological packages like Process Guidance, Solid Control, Tech Assist with Liquid Core Reduction and Dynamic Soft Reduction, integrated in the SMS Electric & Automation system will support the caster performance. An integration test with virtual 3D production and active participation by Nucor personnel will take place in the SMS test field.
_{(Source: SMS group)}