Reducing Longitudinal Depression and Hot Cracking in Duplex Stainless Steel Slabs

Hot slab casting process with visible longitudinal depressions in a steel plant

Key Takeaways Problem: A stainless steel producer in Asia faced defects in duplex stainless steel slabs due to improper casting parameters and powder formulations. Challenge: Defects led to material loss, reducing yield and disrupting downstream operations. Solution: Identified defect causes, optimised casting settings and powder formulations, and provided staff training. Improvements: Reduced grinding loss to […]

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