Operators of Jinchuan Group's copper electrolysis system once faced the problems of short circuits, deformations and nodules in the starting sheets. However, with the emergence of a product called "permanent stainless steel cathode plate for copper electrolysis", the operators no longer have to contend with these difficulties.
Jinchuan's workshop
Jinchuan Group Precision Copper Products Company primarily produces copper and copper alloy pipes, rods, wires. The "long-lasting non-deformable" stainless steel cathode plate is composed of a "stainless steel plate" and a "conductive rod", with these composite materials serving as the prototype of the conductive rod.
However, this endeavor once faced challenges. In the copper electrolysis industry, purchasers typically buy conductive rods and stainless steel plates as a set, making it difficult to solely produce conductive rods due to limited pricing and market development opportunities. This situation became an opportunity for the Precision Copper Products Company to develop the permanent stainless steel cathode plate, but the product development process was not smooth and encountered various difficulties.
Jinchuan's conductive rods
Through relentless efforts, the technical team eventually found some optimal technical parameters. The welding process underwent multiple adjustments and ultimately adopted low-power laser welding to address the issue of plate deformation. In the specialized research activities of the QC team for the permanent stainless steel cathode plate, the focus was on the "sagging" issue, which is another crucial factor related to the flatness of stainless steel plates. The company introduced a gantry sag detection device, successfully enhancing its product quality.
Low-power laser welding
With the introduction of mechanical automation, the production scale of the product expanded, leading to increased market opportunities. The stainless steel cathode plate product of the company has achieved success, bringing new opportunities for the development of Jinchuan. Through intelligent production, the company is assisting in advancing copper processing, contributing to the value of Jinchuan's mineral resources.
