Electrohydraulic Control and Diagnostic System for a 2000-Ton Forging Complex
Client:
Izhmetmash. OAO "Bummash" (Izhevsk)
Year of Implementation:
2001
In 2001, Voestalpine AG carried out a major reconstruction at the Bummash plant, aimed at ensuring the production of forged special steels. This required extensive modernization of electric arc furnaces and forging complexes. After negotiations with representatives of Voestalpine AG and OAO "Bummash", Ural Engineering Center (UrIC) was selected as the general contractor for the project and embarked on two key tasks, which later became significant milestones in the company's history.
UrIC completed the reconstruction of the electric arc furnace, resulting in the furnace achieving the specified metal melting parameters and being able to operate in automatic mode. Simultaneously, the forging complex with a force of 2000 tons and two manipulators was modernized. The automation program included three modes: manual, semi-automatic, and automatic. Even then, blacksmiths could set the profile of the future workpiece on the monitor, and the forging complex would bring the part to the required dimensions.
It is noteworthy that the acceptance of all equipment was carried out by specialists from Voestalpine AG, including highly qualified technologists.
This was the first large-scale project completed by UrIC for a powerful and reputable foreign company in the metallurgy field.
