VBM Slab Cutting Machine

Continuous torch cutting machine for slabs and „twins“

Cut initiation process


Cutting process

Customer: Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann, Duisburg Huckingen (Germany)

Reference: STRAHUCK, K1213
Machine type: VBM-4pid
Application: 2-strand casting plant / 1 machine per strand

Advantages: No extra cutter height adjustment;
synchronisation of machine and strand by lowering the cutting bridge

Cutting process

TECHNICAL DATA:
Cutting speed:
50 – 600 mm/min
Lifting speed:
240 mm/min

PRODUCT DATA:
Slabs
Width (mm): 270 – 2100
Thickness (mm): 260
Temperature max. (°C): 1100

Twins
Width (mm): 325-670
Thickness (mm): 260
Temperature max. (°C): 1100

Steel quality:
HKM Group 1-5

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