Laser Contouring System

What is ANTERIS 360 for EAF?

The steel manufacturing industry demands precision, efficiency, and safety in every operation. Meet ANTERIS 360 - the most advanced laser contouring system specifically engineered for Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) metallurgical applications.

Main Benefits for EAF Operations

Electric Arc Furnaces present unique safety risks and require specialised maintenance to optimise their availability and operational life. Thanks to ANTERIS 360, EAF operators can detect refractory cracks, prevent premature shutdowns, and significantly extend refractory lifetime in the demanding EAF environment.

Fast, Accurate, Reliable EAF Refractory Profiling

ANTERIS 360 is optimised explicitly for Electric Arc Furnace vessels, addressing the unique challenges of EAF operations, including high thermal stress, electrode wear patterns, and slag line deterioration.

The system can be seamlessly integrated with your EAF by a simple single-axis manipulator, which reduces both long and short-term operational costs while minimising disruption to your steel production schedule.

The EAF-Optimised Scanning Solution

ANTERIS 360 combines high-speed, 300 kHz laser scanning technology with a robust mechanical platform and intuitive Hyperion* 3-D output software on an insertable platform. Using Vesuvius' advanced laser contouring system, millions of contour points comprise each EAF measurement, providing incredibly detailed surface and feature resolution of your furnace interior in seconds.

The Insertable Platform for EAF Applications

When EAF measurements require an insertable solution, Vesuvius' unique 360-degree ANTERIS 360 laser contouring system offers dedicated, always-on measurement capability specifically designed for the harsh EAF environment. The system captures the complete EAF vessel interior in a single scan, including critical areas such as:

• Hearth and sidewall refractory condition
• Electrode entry points and surrounding areas
• Tap hole and slag door regions
• Hot spot identification and wear pattern analysis

System Components for EAF Integration

• Vesuvius ANTERIS 3-D laser scanner with EAF-specific calibration
• Water-cooled housing with positive air pressure protection against EAF dust and fumes
• Custom-designed robotic arm optimised for EAF geometry
• Process Metrix electronic control unit with EAF-specific parameters
• Advanced filtration system for EAF's challenging atmospheric conditions
• Air-to-water heat exchanger for optimal temperature control in EAF environments
• Remote PC for system control with EAF production integration capabilities

EAF-Specific Measurements and Automation

Measurements can be performed manually, semi-automatically, or in fully automatic mode, seamlessly integrating with your EAF's production cycle. Automation is implemented through MODBUS/TCP or OPC UA interface, with custom protocols available to match your EAF control systems.

The interface automatically captures critical EAF operational data, including:

• Heat number and sequence
• Electrode consumption data
• Tap-to-tap time optimisation
• Campaign tracking for refractory management
• Power-on time correlation with wear patterns

In fully automatic mode, ANTERIS 360 integrates seamlessly with your EAF's automation system, eliminating the need for manual intervention and reducing measurement time to under one minute per scan.

EAF-Focused Features

Specialised EAF Analysis Capabilities:

• Electrode Crater Monitoring: Track electrode crater formation and optimise electrode positioning
• Hearth Wear Analysis: Monitor critical hearth thickness and predict breakthrough risks
• Sidewall Condition Assessment: Identify hot spots and thermal damage patterns specific to EAF operations
• Slag Line Wear Tracking: Monitor the critical slag line region where maximum wear typically occurs
• Campaign Management: Complete EAF campaign tracking with predictive maintenance scheduling

The system displays EAF profiles automatically within three seconds after scan completion. Overlay functions allow comparison of multiple measurements to track wear progression throughout your EAF campaign.

EAF-Specific Customisation Options

Tailored Output for EAF Operations:

• EAF-specific dimensional analysis templates
• Automated electrode crater volume calculations
• Hearth thickness mapping with safety thresholds
• Slag line wear rate trending
• Integration with EAF maintenance scheduling systems
• Automatic data export for refractory gunning robots used in EAF maintenance

Pre-defined zoom views focus on critical EAF areas such as tap holes, electrode regions, and hearth corners. Historical wear rate analysis helps predict optimal EAF campaign length and maintenance timing.

Uncompromising EAF Support

Vesuvius provides specialised preventive maintenance plans designed to keep your ANTERIS 360 system operating at peak performance in the demanding EAF environment. Our EAF-experienced technicians understand the unique challenges of electric arc furnace operations and provide:

• 24/7 dedicated EAF support hotline
• EAF-specific troubleshooting expertise
• On-site support within 48 hours
• Remote EAF system diagnostics via VPN
• EAF-optimised software updates and calibrations

ANTERIS 360 EAF Specifications

Optimised for EAF Environments:

• 300,000 Hz laser rep rate, 120,000 Hz scan rate for rapid EAF measurements
• 3.6 mm diameter laser beam with superior EAF dust penetration
• Outstanding detection of EAF-specific wear patterns and damage
• IR laser beam minimally affected by EAF dust and fumes - 100% eye safe
• EAF-specific calibration and measurement algorithms

EAF-Unique Technical Capabilities:

• Full hemispherical scan captures complete EAF interior geometry
• Industry's most compact scanner for easy EAF integration
• Shortest total scanning time (EAF production loss < 1 minute)
• Single scan captures 100% of EAF interior in a 110°×360° window
• Specialised EAF wear analysis and campaign optimisation tools

Built for EAF Success: ANTERIS 360 delivers the precision, speed, and reliability that EAF operations demand, helping you maximise campaign life, optimise maintenance schedules, and ensure safe, efficient steel production.