Transporting molten steel can be extremely dangerous because any sudden movement can cause an accident with serious consequences. So, whenever a ladle of molten steel must be transported within a steel plant, it must be done slowly and by a vehicle with precise drive, steering, braking, and level control. The longer the travel distance, and the slower the vehicle speed, the more money it costs to transfer a ladle. So if a vehicle can transport a ladle faster without sacrificing safety, it would improve a steel plant’s productivity...
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