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Project Planning for Short-Process Steel Plants

By Jennifer
March 30, 2021
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A reliable energy supply (including water, electricity, and fuel) and sufficient land resources are the basic prerequisites for any steel plant project. Once these conditions are met, project owners must carefully plan the facility by defining its production capacity, raw materials, product types, and manufacturing processes. SME specializes in the…

Rolling Mill Types

The rolling mill is one of the most important pieces of equipment in a steel plant. With the application of modern advanced technologies, it is now possible to manufacture high-quality rolling mills. Rolling mills are commonly classified based on their structural configuration, as outlined below: 2-High Mill The 2-high rolling…

Steel Bar Rolling Process 2

3. Slitting Rolling Process The slitting rolling process is primarily used in continuous or semi-continuous bar rolling lines and significantly increases the output of small-diameter rebar. It simplifies billet specifications and pass design, thereby improving mill productivity. Compared to conventional rolling, slitting rolling requires fewer passes to produce the same…

Steel Bar Rolling Process 1

With the advancement of modern technology, an increasing number of steel manufacturers are adopting advanced processes to improve product quality and enhance plant efficiency. In steel bar production lines, the following processes are commonly used: 1. Direct Rolling of Billets Direct rolling technology is suitable for producing plain carbon steel…

The Internal Quality of Cast Billets

The internal quality of billets refers to their macrostructure, component segregation, central porosity, centerline segregation, and internal cracks. The formation of these defects is influenced by heat transfer, mass transfer, and stress during solidification. After thermal processing, some defects may disappear, some may become distorted, and others may remain intact—ultimately…

Key Methods to Minimize Billet Surface Defects

By Jennifer
February 22, 2021
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Casting billet surface defects vary in shape and are primarily influenced by the solidification process within the mould. These defects are closely related to the formation of the initial steel shell, fluctuations in the mould’s liquid level, immersion nozzle design, the performance of protective slag, and other related factors. Proper…

How to Reduce Inclusions and Improve Billet Purity in Steelmaking

By Jennifer
February 5, 2021
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The purity of the cast billet is primarily determined by the treatment process applied before the molten steel enters the mould. How can we minimize the inclusion content in billets? Currently, several methods are used, including appropriate refining processes, tundish metallurgy, and protective pouring operations. The quantity, morphology, and distribution…

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SME Bending Machine – An Efficient Production Assistant

By Michael Chen
January 27, 2021
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SME’s bending machines have achieved strong sales performance in the Ethiopian market, particularly among steel manufacturers. The newly upgraded version has recently gained positive market feedback with a sharp increase in orders, as many clients recognize it as an efficient production assistant. The Hydraulic Rebar Bending Machine effectively processes bundled…

Key Design Considerations for CCM Selection

By Jennifer
January 21, 2021
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When designing a steel plant, the type of Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) must be carefully selected, taking into full consideration the production process, product quality, and economic aspects of the project. When the CCM operates alongside an electric furnace or converter, several key points must be addressed. Key Points to…

Comprehensive Guide to Equipment of Steel Continuous Casting Process

By Jennifer
January 12, 2021
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The continuous casting process transforms molten steel into billets using the main equipment and machinery in the Continuous Casting Machine (CCM) unit as follows: Ladle Support Equipment In continuous casting, ladles are generally used to supply molten steel to the continuous caster. Ladle support equipment is responsible for transporting the…