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Siemens Metals Technologies has signed an order with Anshan Iron and Steel Group Corporation, a Chinese steel producer, to equip a new slitting line. This production line will be installed in an Anshan plant in southern China for cutting high-quality cold strip for automotive industry. This project will be the first application of capstan type slitter head, an advanced technology for fast tooling change operations for Siemens in Chinese market. The tooling change system is compatible with automatic tool loading robot, which will ensure better reliability and flexibility of production. A special belt unit provides the back tension required for scratch free operation. The slitting line is scheduled to be commissioned in the second quarter of 2014. |
