Published on: 2026-11-06
Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
At the thermal section of the Production Preparation Workshop of the Foundry Plant of PJSC “KAMAZ”, the process of controlling thermal furnaces has been simplified.
This section received its reference status four years ago. Currently, it houses furnace, radial drilling, abrasive cutting equipment. It is used for quenching and carburizing in furnaces, as well as for repairing office technical equipment. The nomenclature includes more than 100 items—dies, press chambers, sliders, bushings. According to Elvira Akberdina, the Production Preparation Shop foreman, per technological processes, the thermistor operator must inspect the equipment every half hour and check the thermodats—devices for measuring, converting, and regulating temperature. Notably, the furnace temperature can reach 1025 °C. To simplify control, all furnaces were connected to an automated technological process management system. Previously, only the foreman could monitor the indicators from his office, but now all data is consolidated in one place on a special computer installed directly at the production site. The thermistor operators have eliminated the loss type known as “Movement.” Two cameras were also installed here so that the foreman can see what is happening in the section via his computer.
Under the leadership of Elvira Akberdina A team of 18 people is working – thermal insulators, a cleaner, and an electric gas welder. “My workers are very careful with everything on the site, and they also maintain cleanliness – they perform cleaning daily. All the tools are neatly arranged in their places. Moreover, competent guys work here; for example, thermists know metallurgy and can produce single and unique products without technologists.”, – shared the master.
One of Elvira Akberdina’s main achievements is the replacement of the linings of shaft furnaces with in-house efforts. Due to their design, they often failed. And they are indispensable – only here are parts cemented. A team was formed from thermists who trained as refractory workers. The furnaces required an optimal composition of refractory materials, a special mixture, and the correct laying technology. Foundry Plant designers helped bring the plan to life. Now these furnaces are only stopped for maintenance.
Changes also affected the working conditions. Three infrared heaters appeared on the site, and two more are planned to be installed in the near future.
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