ARFT: Automatic Robotic Furnace Tending (PATENTED TECHNOLOGY)

Reduced Opex:

o Reduction of refractory breakage

o Reduction of operating personnel

Increased security; no more operator exposure to hot metal

Accuracy of skimming allowing reduction of metal losses in dross

Regular cleaning of furnace to ensure cleaner metal and prevent metal accumulation

Reduction of production losses due to dirty metal in furnace