The company said the goal of the modernization was to replace the previous level 2 automation system since its outdated operating systems and development tools had become a security risk. 

The new X-Pact® level 2 system features open software architecture for easier maintenance and extensibility. It also allows for seamless integration of additional functions and digitalization with little effort. 

“The successful commissioning of this project, carried out simultaneously with ongoing production and without any interruptions, underscores the effective collaboration between our teams,” said Eduardo Prieto Fernández, rolling technology and process engineer at CELSA’s medium section mill. 

The X-Pact® Vision design utilizes 4K screen resolution for enhanced visual capabilities. The tandem mill’s implementation of X-PACT Vision webHMI consolidates information from each section on a single screen to streamline operations to improve productivity and decision-making processes. 

The companies have collaborated for over two decades. 

“The extensive knowledge of our processes facilitated a smooth and efficient renovation, making the entire procedure notably straightforward,” Fernández said.