Points to be discussed with Dr. Carl-Peter Reip (SMS Demag visit - 01.04.08-03.04.

08)
Sl. No. Area Particulars Remarks
1
Achievement of final C less than
50ppm in VCD
Even after trying with various process
designs, we are not able to achieve "C" level
of <50ppm.
2
Reduction of process time at
VD/VOD for production of
IF/EDD grades
High cycle time due to heat being taken to
LF for re-heating and final chemistry
adjustments.
3
Discussion on microstructural
investigation reports on APIX70
sent by KiMab.
Microstructural investigation reports have
been sent by KiMab. Recommendations for
change in process design for elimination of
cracks is required.
4
Development of APIX70 above
12mm thickness
Property and surface quality achievement
5
Coiler
upgradation
Study of coiler parameters and
suggesting modifications for
rolling of medium carbon and
HSLA steels of width >1500mm.
At present, coiler is not able to take the
load.
6 Laminar cooling
Variation of cooling across the
width
Property variation across the width.
7 ROT rolls
Study of frequent failure in ROT
rolls (numbers 1 to 30)
Due to frequent failure of ROT rolls 1-30,
roll scratch marks are observed very often.
8 Edge waviness
Continuous Varying Crown (CVC)
at F5/F6
When CVC varies from normal 40 to 42-45,
edge waviness is seen.
IF steel
APIX70
TechCell/PD/TR