Recent Advances in Aluminum Hot Rolling Technology

This article, reprinted from The Metals Journal, a publication of Kvaerner Metals, describes several system modifications that allow aluminum mills to remain competitive in today's global market.

The synthesis and integration of high performance measurement systems, advanced mill actuators and process knowledge into effective control systems is central to the achievement of required results. The high level of capital investment required for hot mill lines means that it is very difficult to justify investment in complete new plant, and achieving improved performance by revamping existing equipment or re-installing re-vamped second-hand equipment is often the only cost effective route.

Continual progress in the development of advanced mill actuators, measurement devices and their integration into effective control schemes demands fresh consideration from producers if they are to maintain or improve their competitive position.