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Copper processing lines represent the final, value-defining stage in copper production, transforming hot-rolled or cold-rolled coil into precision-engineered products ready for direct industrial application. Through a sequence of specialized operations—annealing lines to restore ductility and achieve precise mechanical properties after cold working, slitting lines to cut wide master coils into narrower strips required by specific applications, and cross-cutting/shearing lines to produce exact-length sheets or plates—these lines tailor the material to meet precise customer specifications. Continuous in design for efficiency and uniformity, they are critical for imparting the final dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and mechanical consistency demanded by industries ranging from electrical component manufacturing and printed circuit board production to power distribution and architectural applications. By transforming standardized copper coil into application-ready materials, processing lines elevate copper from a basic commodity to a high-performance engineered product.
Metals-Tech delivers comprehensive Electrics & Automation solutions purpose-built for copper processing lines, ensuring precision, repeatability, and maximum yield. Our integrated system encompasses the full automation spectrum from Level 0 field instrumentation and drives to Level 2 process optimization and comprehensive digital platforms. Our proprietary mathematical models, which are intrinsically linked to deep metallurgical process expertise, are central to this capability. They enable exact control over critical parameters—such as temperature profiles in annealing and tension in slitting—guaranteeing the production of premium, high-value aluminum products.
Scope of Supply
1. Hardware Equipment
a) Level 0
- Power Distribution
- Motors
- Drive Systems
- Motor Control Center (MCC)
- Process Instruments (Thickness Gauge, Flatness Gauge, Tensiometer, Laser Speed Measurement, etc.)
- Field Sensors
b) Computer Systems
- Private Cloud
- Or Conventional Computer Configuration
c) Level 1 / Level 2 Hardware
d) Main / Auxiliary Pulpit or Centralized Control Pulpits
e) IT Components
2. Application Software
a) Level 1 Basic Automation
Basic Automation
- Line Master Control
- Line Ramp Generator
- Line Drive Control
- Tension & Speed Control
- Sequence Control (Automatic Coil Uploading/Unloading, Automatic Threading, Automatic Roll Change, etc.)
- Coil Transportation (Coil Cars, Pallets, Shuttle Cars, etc.)
- Material Tracking (Coil Tracking / Strip Head & Tail Tracking)
- Media Control
- Peripheral Device Interfaces
Technological Control
- Degreasing Control
- Looper tension and position control
- Air floatation furnace control
- Chemical Coater, Primary Coater, Finish Coater Control
- Flying Shear Control
Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
- Plant Overview
- Main Page of Process Operation
- Pages of Auxiliary Controls
- Drive Control
- Media Control
- System Monitoring, Diagnostics, and Alarm
b) Level 2 Process Automation
- Production Management
- Material Tracking
- Reports
- Rolled Coil Result Reports
- Production Reports (Shift Reports / Daily Reports / Weekly Reports / Designated Period Reports)
- Automatic Recap of Incoming Material Data
- Report Inquiry and Statistics
- Downtime Management
- Logs
- Level 1 / MES System Interface
c) Integration Test
Simulation test before shipment to ensure plug-and-play on site, customer training.
d) Single Plant Digital System
- Analysis and Visualization of Plant and Product Performance
- Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis of Equipment, Product Quality, and Energy Consumption
- Recommendations and Optimization of Operating Conditions for Enhanced Performance
- New Product Development Support
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23 March 2026
Cui Yan, CEO of Innomotics China and CEO of Innomotics Global Low Voltage Motor Division; Jin Yibin, Vice President of Innomotics and General Manager of East China Region; Shan Yajuan, Vice President of Innomotics and General Manager of Medium Voltage Drives & High Voltage Motors Division; Zhao Lixia, General Manager of Innomotics Industry Business; along with Li Chenshuo, Sales Director of Metals-Tech; Wang Dongzhen, Chairman of Anhui Shunbo; Xia Yueyun, General Manager of Anhui Shunbo; and Jiang Yuanjun, Deputy General Manager of Anhui Shunbo, attended the ceremony and witnessed the signing. Hou Yiwei, Vice President of Innomotics and General Manager of North China Region, and Li Chenshuo, Sales Director of Metals-Tech, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective companies. Through this collaboration, both parties will jointly promote the intelligent upgrade of the main drive system for Shunbo's aluminum hot strip mill, enhancing production efficiency and product quality. At the same time, both sides will actively explore new cooperation models, broaden the scope of collaboration, and jointly expand into broader market opportunities. Photo/Article: Innomotics
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