This invention relates to the field of
rare earth electrolytic
smelting technology, specifically disclosing an automated
production line for
metal extraction from a three-
cathode electrolytic furnace. The
production line includes a three-
cathode electrolytic furnace body, a three-
cathode electrolysis and
positioning system, a single-arm lightweight
crucible-lifting
robot, an automatic
casting table, and a
control unit. The three-cathode
electrolysis and
positioning system achieves dynamic and precise centering and positioning of the cathodes during
electrolysis through asymmetrically arranged three-cathode components,
current density detection, and a collaborative
control algorithm. The single-arm lightweight
crucible-lifting
robot shares installation space with the three-cathode components and can efficiently extract the
crucible after the cathode has slightly shifted. The automatic
casting table is used to receive and cast
molten metal. By integrating electrolysis, positioning, crucible lifting, and
casting functions, this invention achieves automated
continuous production of
rare earth metals from electrolysis to
metal extraction, effectively solving the problems of low efficiency,
high energy consumption, insufficient
automation, and high risks associated with manual operation in traditional processes, significantly improving production efficiency and safety.