caster Training PPT - Gleason stuff.ppt

CONTINUOUS CASTER COOLING SYSTEMFUNDAMENTALSor“He ain’t heavy, he’s my customer” WATER QUALITY CAN AFFECT: Capital Costs Maintenance Costs Production Rate Product Quality CASTERS: HOW MANY MILES BETWEEN OIL CHANGES? Some machines only scheduled to be down 16 hours every three months for maintenance Eastern caster annual tonnage up 40% (2.7 to 3.8 MM) over last decade, with same two strand machine Major integrated mill’s philosophy: water treatment must be transparent to their operation CASTERS: CONSTANT EVOLUTION= POTENTIAL NEW DOLLARS E.G., Ferroquest has emerged as effective PM for