ABSTRACT

Throughout the last two decades, the flat-steel production industry has experienced great success with the introduction of new technologies and manufacturing advances for both hot and cold steel-rolling. These improvements are resulting in significantly reduced production costs and better product quality. Recent consolidation of the steel industry-

part |2 pages

Section II: Modeling of Flat Rolling Processes

part |2 pages

Section III: Measurement, Automation, and Process Control

chapter 18|10 pages

Chapter Multivariable Hot Strip Mill Control

chapter 20|10 pages

Chapter Digital Visual Inspection of Coils

part |2 pages

Section IV: Strip Profile and Flatness Control