Ladle Furnace (LF)/Vacuum Degassing (VD)/Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)

Normally small furnaces are spout type and Furnaces above 20 Tons are EBT Type, where slag free metal is tapped. EAF route is mainly for Plain Carbon & Alloy Steel Making for auto industries and also high alloy steel grades. The heat after tapping is processed at LF for final chemistry and temperature. After LF the heat is transferred to VD for removal of Hydrogen and other impurities. Here also after VD operation trimming alloy adjustment is done and heat is sent for casting to CCM. The Caster is most important area which can improve or deteriorate the steel quality. For Stainless Steel VOD or AOD can be installed in line with EAF.