Steel Industry

Case Study: Direct application on hot steel billet
using robotic labeler system

ObjectSteel Billet
Application
Temperature
750℃
ProductsHEATPROOF HP-700T

Customer’s request

  • Automatically identify each hot billet with visually clear identification and barcode.
  • Eliminate misidentified product and accurately track billets through reheat furnace

Initial Process Management

Visual inspection of stamped billet

Process Issues

  • Readability of stamped number is unreliable
  • Misidentified product due to incorrect identification

HEATPROOF Solution

1Accurately identify product identity
2Automate billet identification using barcode scanners
3Introduce clear, legible billet identification
4Eliminate misidentified products