Title

fTSR - Flexible Thin Slab Rolling matching the requirements of Major Integrated Plants

fTSR - Flexible Thin Slab Rolling matching the requirements of Major Integrated Plants

Authorship

DONINI, ESTORE; BORSI, ROBERTO; CARBONI, ANDREA

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BORSI, ROBERTO

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CARBONI, ANDREA

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DOI

10.5151/2594-5300-28Aciaria-329-350

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Abstract

The Thin Slab Rolling technology is a proven solution for economically producing commercial quality steels, offering significant advantages over traditional thick slab routes, especially in terms of cost reduction and just-in-time production. The Danieli-United solution integrates casting and rolling processes, enabling high productivity, wide steel grade range, improved surface and internal quality, and enhanced dimensional tolerances. Key features include advanced caster design, dynamic soft reduction, automated control systems, efficient descaling, optimized furnace operation, and high-performance finishing mills. The system allows flexible production, improved yield, and the capability to produce thin strips with high quality standards, making it suitable for integrated steel plants seeking efficiency and competitiveness.

The Thin Slab Rolling technology is a proven solution for economically producing commercial quality steels, offering significant advantages over traditional thick slab routes, especially in terms of cost reduction and just-in-time production. The Danieli-United solution integrates casting and rolling processes, enabling high productivity, wide steel grade range, improved surface and internal quality, and enhanced dimensional tolerances. Key features include advanced caster design, dynamic soft reduction, automated control systems, efficient descaling, optimized furnace operation, and high-performance finishing mills. The system allows flexible production, improved yield, and the capability to produce thin strips with high quality standards, making it suitable for integrated steel plants seeking efficiency and competitiveness.

Keywords

THIN SLAB ROLLING, FLEXIBLE CASTING, SOFT REDUCTION, STEELMAKING, HOT STRIP MILL

THIN SLAB ROLLING, FLEXIBLE CASTING, SOFT REDUCTION, STEELMAKING, HOT STRIP MILL