Severstal expands the use of VR technologies in personnel training

2022: Launch of two VR simulators in rolling production

Cherepovets Steel Mill launched two VR simulators in rolling production. Software complexes are designed to train couter operators and cold metal cutters. Severstal announced this on December 8, 2022.

The VR-simulator "Couter Operator" is relevant for training employees serving a modern line of polymer metal coatings. In virtual reality, you can work out the process of replacing paint and the applying roller, as well as behavior in emergency situations. The second simulator, Cold Metal Cutter, is aimed at working out such operations as transshipment before replacing disc knives, metal packaging and compliance with safety rules when operating the cutting unit, in particular, the requirements of the birching system, "said Evgeny Vinogradov, CEO of Severstal Russian Steel and resource assets. - Severstal already has experience with VR in employee training. This technology allows you to master and refine the implementation of complex technological operations, bypassing the risks associated with the existing production.

VR simulators have supplemented the educational space "Engineering," which is also a training platform for participants in the federal project "Professionalism." The organization of classes at the training center is an important component of Severstal's participation in the program's student education system. Project participants who have chosen specialties in the direction of Metallurgy can visit the training area.

Now five programs are available for VR training in rolling production, the developers of which were Severstal Infocom together with rolling production employees. A realistic and carefully designed virtual learning environment allows students to get acquainted with the mill and its work long before the start of their duties. The VR space in Engineerium fully coincides with the real workshop environment, which ensures the application focus and high accuracy of the development of^[1].

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