WRIB key personnel have experience operating cupolas, identifying melting department inefficiencies, and implementing process improvements. Our daily fee based service provides a highly qualified consultant who will take a comprehensive look at the entire melt center system.
Whether your foundry has recognized a specific problem or the goal is to increase overall system efficiency, our operations expert is sure to find cost-savings opportunities.
With the high relative cost of combustion fuels and maintenance products, WRIB consultancy fees are often recovered in days or weeks.
WRIB will execute the following steps for measurable results:
- Observe normal operation
- Analyze processes, procedures and controls
- Meet with management to discuss recommendations
- Deliver summary of action items
- Implement process improvements and/or training if requested
Common Melt Department Issues Addressed:
- High fuel usage / input costs
- Inefficient coke conversion
- Process heat loss
- Less than optimum campaign length
- Pollution control issues
- Unsafe operating conditions
- Refractory loss
- Shell warping / damage
- Design inefficiencies
- Poor chemistry control
- Excessive repair costs
- Equipment down time
