AIST Past Webinars
The Association for Iron & Steel Technology’s (AIST) webinars bring together industry experts to discuss topics and events impacting the steel community. Please join us to hear insight from steel producers, suppliers and academia as they navigate the continually evolving steelmaking process. Please note that some webinars require an AIST membership to view.
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MENA Green Steel Webinar
Organized by the Middle East North Africa (MENA) Member Chapter
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 • 15:00-17:00 EET (UTC +2)
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AIST Decarbonization Subcommittee Webinar #8 – Ironing Out Carbon: The EAF & DRI Revolution
26 November 2024 • Zoom • 9–10 a.m. EDT
The electric arc furnace (EAF) process is a low-carbon and proven steelmaking technology. However, EAF operations are not exempt from further reducing their carbon emissions. Depending on raw material quality and steel product portfolio, purer iron sources than scrap are necessary while keeping the carbon emissions as low as possible. As such, the “DRI Revolution” offers some solutions to further reducing carbon emissions. This webinar will cover a few of the challenges and consequences of EAF steelmaking with direct reduced iron feed in comparison to scrap-based operations.
AIST Decarbonization Subcommittee Webinar #7: Pathways to Blast Furnace-Based Decarbonization
Thursday, 10 October 2024 • Zoom • 9–10:30 a.m. EDT
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This is the first of a two-part webinar series that discusses the important aspects of decarbonizing blast furnace-based integrated steelmaking. Cost-effective alternatives to coke plants, blast furnaces and basic oxygen furnaces will not be universally available at scale for the next 5 to 20 years. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions until then, steelmakers are reimagining the possibilities of providing valuable liquid hot metal: decarbonized, cost-competitive or better than previous methods from existing facilities. This first webinar will focus on pelletizing, sintering and blast furnace technologies.
Decarbonization Webinar #6: Green Steel Labeling
Thursday, 5 September, 2024 • Zoom • 10–11 a.m. EDT
Green steel labeling is crucial in the transition toward a sustainable steel industry, as it helps consumers identify and choose products with lower carbon footprints. The importance of such labeling lies in its ability to promote transparency and accountability, encouraging manufacturers to adopt environmentally friendly practices. As industries and consumers increasingly focus on sustainability, green steel labeling can serve as a significant differentiator in a competitive market.
However, implementing green steel labeling presents challenges. Establishing universally accepted standards and certification processes is complex due to the diverse methods of steel production and varying regional regulations. This can lead to confusion among consumers and create barriers for manufacturers.
This webinar will shed some light on current initiatives regarding green steel labeling.
Listening Between the Lines: Effective Communication SkillsWednesday, 28 February 2024 • 1-2:30 p.m. EST ►View WebinarOne of the common threads among successful young professionals in any industry is their ability to communicate intentionally, effectively and do it empathetically. On a daily basis, we work with people who have different opinions, values, beliefs and needs than our own. In the fast-paced steel industry today, our ability to exchange ideas with others, understand others' perspectives, solve problems, and successfully utilize the steps and processes presented in this keynote will depend significantly on how effectively we are able to communicate with others. Effective communication is our most powerful persuasive and influential tool, and is probably the best kept secret of the top organizations in the world. In his usual upbeat, entertaining and content-driven style, Certified Speaking Professional Jeff Tobe encourages participants to gain the “edge” that will take them to the next plateau as this crazy profession continues to change. | |
Production Review of Special Grade Alloy Steel in Egypt8–10:00 EST • Wednesday, 28 February 2024 ►View WebinarIn this webinar you’ll hear from a panel of esteemed academia, producers and suppliers who will dive deeper into metallurgical concepts of alloyed steels, supply and demand in Egypt and various vacuum degasser units in the production of alloy steels. Organized by: The AIST Middle East North Africa Member Chapter | |
Opportunity Awaits – Road Mapping Your Career in the Steel Industry1–2 p.m. • Thursday, 2 November 2023 ►View WebinarRegardless of how far along you are in your education, it’s hard not to think about where your future career will take you after graduation. Thanks to recent research and developments, the steel industry is more safety-conscious, technologically advanced and environmentally aware than ever! These industry advancements increased and evolved the opportunities available to young professionals who are willing to learn new things, take on exciting projects and serve as leaders in their specializations. | |
Oxy-Fuel Technologies With Different Hydrogen CarriersDecarbonization Webinar #5Thursday 26 October 2023 • 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. ►View WebinarThe efficient use of chemical energy via burners is vital for steelmaking of the future. Relative to air-based combustion, oxy-fuel has been shown to offer the potential for increased thermal efficiency and decreased emissions. However, in order to achieve mid- and long-term decarbonization targets, low-carbon fuels will need to replace fossil sources. Green hydrogen (H2) and green ammonia (NH3) are two potential low-carbon fuels that are being considered to enable this transition. This webinar will provide an overview of the fundamentals as well as practical steelmaking experience in the combustion of hydrogen and ammonia. | |
The Evolution, Metallurgy and Operational Experience of EAF and SAF SteelmakingTuesday, 25 April 2023 • 10–11:30 a.m. ►View WebinarThis webinar is intended for newcomers as well as professionals already acquainted with the challenge of decarbonization of the iron and steel industry. After eight webinars, the focus now turns to electric steelmaking eight its own particular challenges. By reusing scrap, electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking is already far less carbon-intensive than integrated steelmaking, and in recent years energy, materials and processing innovations have further reduced its carbon footprint even as production and quality demands grow. However, these improvements alone are not enough, so newly developed and adapted technologies are continually being examined, developed and adopted into steelmaking processes. This webinar introduces both the theoretical and practical aspects of this long and complicated journey. Organized By: AIST’s Decarbonization Subcommittee | |
Chrome-Free Passivation of Tinplate for Packaging (CFPA)Thursday, 13 April 2023 • 9–10 a.m. ►View WebinarTinplate passivation is the process by which the growth of tin oxide is controlled on tinplate. Hexavalent chromium is used globally for the passivation of steel for tinplate packaging. Control is necessary because continued growth of an oxide layer could impair lacquer adhesion and affect welding. The continued use of hexavalent chromium substances in the manufacture of Electrolytic Tinplate (ETP) is subject to a time-limited authorization permit in the European Union and the U.K. These substances have been identified as Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) resulting in their inclusion in REACH Annex XIV (Authorization list). This presentation outlines a CFPA update discusses technical challenges faced during conversion of hexavalent chromium to chrome-free passivation. Organized by: AIST’s Tinplate Mill Products Technology Committee | |
Decarbonization 102: Hydrogen Ironmaking — Managing Expectations of H2 Transformation and Its Many ColorsThursday, 30 March • 1–2:30 p.m. EST. ►View WebinarThe future of steelmaking requires changes to achieve significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, using new process flowsheets and technologies such as the use of hydrogen-direct reduced iron (H2-DRI). This webinar will feature two presentations: (1) the orderly transformation from blast furnace/basic oxygen furnace (BOF) to H2-based DRI for electric arc furnace/submerged arc furnace (BOF) steelmaking, and (2) the production, storage, safety and utilization of hydrogen with a focus on explaining the colors of hydrogen. Organized by: AIST’s Decarbonization Subcommittee and Young Professionals Steering Committee | |
Strength-Based Leadership: The 10-80-10 Principle14 March 2023 • 1–2:30 p.m. EST ►View WebinarDelivered in a high-energy, high-content and highly humorous manner, this webinar will introduce attendees to the 10-80-10 Principle, a framework to increase performance and results by focusing energy and efforts on highest yielding activities. Every person or group already exhibits behaviors that are Top 10 (percent) — those behaviors that lead to high performance and achievement. What people lack is the knowledge and a framework to consistently operate at that dynamic, Top 10 level. The 10-80-10 Principle program provides a methodology to reward and grow Top 10 behaviors and neutralize Bottom 10 actions. The framework has a direct application to employee management and helps to reduce stress and increase fulfillment on the job. Filled with practical examples and engaging content, this webinar will help attendees identify their Top and Bottom 10 behaviors and then “A.C.T.” with the 10-80-10 Principle to create greater performance levels in both their personal and professional lives. Attendees will learn how to save time by focusing on the right activities, increase team cohesion by increasing output with fewer resources, and create a healthier organizational culture by cultivating and training toward team member’s strengths — which increases job satisfaction and reduces turnover. | |
Decarbonization 101: Exploring Life Cycle Sources and Measuring of CO2 EmissionTuesday, 13 December 2022 • 10–11 a.m. EDT ►View WebinarThis webinar is intended for newcomers as well as professionals already acquainted with the challenge of decarbonization of the iron and steel industry. Attendees will focus on the topic of decarbonization from the viewpoint of two contributing members of the AIST subcommittee for decarbonization. Clearly, the control of greenhouse gases and the reduction of carbon emissions is at the forefront of today’s global corporate challenge facing the iron and steel industry. Presentations include a comprehensive overview of blast furnace operation while identifying opportunities to decarbonize, followed by one industry proposal outlining a standard that policymakers can consider implementing for incentivization within the steel industry. Organized by: AIST’s Decarbonization Subcommittee | |
Automated Inclusion AnalysisWednesday, 20 April 2022 • 10–11 a.m. EST ►View WebinarThis webinar will consist of three presentations on state-of-the-art methods in automated inclusion analysis. Automated analyses using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and composition measurement by energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) provide a wealth of information about inclusion populations in steel. The first presentation will detail methods used to segment SEM/EDS data from inclusions that contain more than one phase. The second will review the equipment and workflow for automated analyses using a desktop SEM. The final presentation will focus on the automated characterization of nanometer-sized precipitates using automated transmission electron microscopy and EDS. Organized by: AIST’s Metallurgy – Steelmaking and Casting Technology Committee | |
SteelGoNomics: Connecting the DotsWednesday, 2 February 2022 ►View WebinarThis presentation will provide an overview and profile of the global and U.S. steel markets, an overview of U.S. economic drivers and how they relate to steel product consumption. A partial list of topics that will be discussed is given below: | |
Cold Rolling: Surface Quality in Cold Rolling Applications – PreventionWednesday, 15 December 2021 ►View WebinarOrganized by: AIST's Cold Sheet Rolling Technology Committee | |
AIST Workforce Development Information SessionWednesday, December 08, 2021 ►View WebinarThis informative session will educate viewers on the benefits of AIST Membership and the opportunities available for Human Resource/Talent Acquisition representatives to continue to develop its current workforce, as well as tools to utilize to attract the next generation to the steel industry. | |
Cold Rolling: Surface Quality in Cold Rolling Applications – Corrective ActionWednesday, 8 December 2021 • 10 a.m.–11 a.m. EST ►View WebinarThis session will dig further into the identification of specific surface defects at the production line, and trace back to causes that can be addressed upstream or in-line to correct and minimize affected material. Well-trained inspectors and personnel at the line are key to quickly identifying conditions that may affect final product quality. Having a consistent language to describe conditions and communicate quickly and effectively within the team and back to upstream processes or suppliers will improve efficiency of troubleshooting and resolving surface quality concerns. Understanding what information to collect about a defect and how to analyze for effective root cause determination will support better understanding by the team of potential failure points within the process, and drive problem solving for long-term solutions that prevent recurrence. These topics will all be explored in the corrective action webinar. Organized by: AIST's Cold Sheet Rolling Technology Committee | |
Maintenance Solutions: Virtual Training Session2 December 2021 • Virtually through Zoom ►View WebinarThis half day training seminar will provide attendees with hands-on instruction, tools, and the best available technologies for mechanical, electrical, lubrication, hydraulics, management system maintenance and reliability solutions. In addition, maintenance and outage planning, system design, and maintenance troubleshooting and techniques will all be covered. Manufacturing reliability is an integral part of sustainability in the metals industry. Improvement in reliability is essential to assuring manufacturing results at the lowest cost. Both operations and maintenance personnel must understand the direction their organizations need to take with respect to improving and managing their equipment maintenance programs. Organized By: AIST’s Maintenance & Reliability and Lubrication & Hydraulics Technology Committees. | |
Cold Rolling: Surface Quality in Cold Rolling Applications - IdentificationWednesday, 1 December 2021 • 10 a.m.–11 a.m. EST ►View WebinarThis series of three webinars will focus on surface quality in cold rolling applications. The first webinar will describe the current technologies used to automatically identify quality issues using vision (camera) systems. Organized by: AIST's Cold Sheet Rolling Technology Committee | |
Computational Modeling and Field Validation of Advanced Thermal System for Energy, Carbon and NOx Reduction23 November 2021 • 10–11 a.m. EST ►View WebinarMost major corporations are implementing strict policies to eliminate or reduce the carbon and NOx emissions from fossil fuel–fired thermal manufacturing processes. The used of advanced thermal ceramic designs, computational combustion modeling and additive manufacturing provide extreme flexibility in simultaneously achieving efficiency improvements and emissions reduction. Computational modeling, laboratory testing and field validations will be presented showing efficiency gains of 85% with simultaneous NOx reduction of 15% to 50%. Organized by: AIST’s Galvanizing Technology Committee | |
3rd Annual Australian and New Zealand Steel Symposium3 November 2021 • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. AEDT • Virtual Event ►View Webinar Part 1 | |
AIST’s Reliability Achievement AwardsTuesday, 26 October 2021 • 10–11 a.m. ►View WebinarThis webinar will feature presentations by the 2020 AIST Reliability Achievement Award Gold and Bronze winners. The presenters will shine a spotlight on their successful projects and the real-world improvements seen to their plant’s reliability. | |
Industry 4.0 and Modern Logistics Technology for Steel Plants: PESMELWednesday, 25 August 2021 • 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. EDT ►View WebinarThe webinar will cover real-use examples and the benefits of digitalization and automation on logistics and mill efficiency, warehousing, cranes, and packaging lines. Warehouse management system (WMS), or alternatively yard management system (YMS), can be used to enhance the supply chain in the metal industries through optimizing in-mill logistics and goods transportation. By implementing Industry 4.0 in its various applications, the integrated logistics solution removes the need for many separate storage units located around the mill complex. Modern logistic tools such as automatic robotic packing lines ensure quality, safety, and enhanced productivity and throughput. Organized by: AIST’s Digitalization Applications Technology Committee | |
H2 Injection Into the Blast Furnace10 June 2021 • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ►View WebinarFollowing a general review, this second webinar looks specifically at adapting the blast furnace to hydrogen injection, with a general strategy, results from European trials and a discussion panel discussing what paths might be followed. Organized by: AIST’s Ironmaking, Direct Reduced Iron and Energy & Utilities Technology Committees | |
AIST Middle East North Africa Member ChapterMENA Webinar: Environmental Sustainability and Energy ConservationTuesday, 25 May 2021 • 8–10 a.m. ET/2–4 p.m. Cairo ►View WebinarThe webinar will provide an overview of some of the recent steel industry carbon emission reduction innovations from steel producers, academia and suppliers. Topics include: reduction in blast furnace production and the trend toward electric arc furnace steelmaking with scrap or direct reduced iron; hydrogen use in direct reduced iron processes with hydrogen created via green electricity; European developments under the Ultra-Low CO2 Steelmaking (ULCOS) program; and chemical production from waste gases. Organized by: The AIST Middle East North Africa Member Chapter | |
Decarbonizing: Background and Current BF Fuel Strategies6 May 2021 • 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ►View WebinarDecarbonization of ironmaking is actively exploring the use of hydrogen injection into the blast furnace. This first of two webinars looks at the background of current decarbonization developments plantwide and current fuel blast furnace strategies. | |
Young Professionals WebinarLeading Change – Contributing and Helping to Lead a Culture of Engaged TeamsWednesday, 12 May • 1–2:30 p.m. EDT ►View WebinarIn today’s workplace, driving change, strengthening culture and developing engaged teams remains a primary focus and concern for most, if not all, organizations. Your abilities and acumen as a team player and future leader is critical to the success of your organization, teams, customer service and business development focus. This unique workshop will give you proven resources and ideas that you can apply quickly and effectively within your organization. Organized by: AIST’s Young Professionals Steering Committee | |
| Impact of Lip Adjustment on Wiping Efficiency 29 April 2021 • 11 a.m.–Noon ►View WebinarThe impact of the lip shape and adjustment is addressed by 2D computational fluid dynamics modeling. The effect on the coating weight and the nitrogen dilution by ambiance is also studied. It is shown that the shape of the tip has a significant effect of the behavior of the air jet in atmosphere. Similarly, the quality of the channel (convergent, divergent or parallel) impacts both the coating weight and the dilution of nitrogen. This means that the quality of the maintenance in an industrial line is as important as the initial design in order to ensure efficient wiping. Organized by: AIST’s Galvanizing Technology Committee | |
AI Benefits Combining Process Control Data With High-Performance Hot Temperature Rod Surface Defect Detection Technologies for Bar and Rod Mill Products►View Webinar1 April 2021 • 11 a.m. - Noon A 1-million-metric-tons-per-yearl mini-mill long product steel plant produces millions of data/months feeding programmable logic controller, level 1, level 2 and level 3 process control for various automatic and manual on-time adjustments in order to improve safety, cost, quality and process consistency. Organized by: AIST’s Long Products Technology Committee | |
One Heat Pot Balance to Check Entry Strip Temperature►View Webinar11 March 2021 • 11 a.m.–Noon The paper will first review the principle of the method proposed, using the industrial data during normal production. It is mostly based on a previous paper presented at Galvatech. The “quality” of the balance will then be discussed. Industrial results obtained on different lines will be shown, including the range of heat losses observed. The question of data filtering as well as the difficulties observed in various situations will be addressed. The conclusion discusses the benefit of the method and the recommendations for common use. Organized by: AIST’s Galvanizing Technology Committee | |
Improving Periodic Defect Detection in Hot-Rolled Long Products by Means of Combination Between Eddy Current and Vision►View WebinarThursday, 4 March 2021 • 11 a.m. – Noon Periodic defect roller marks, PDRMs. are an important problem for hot-rolled long products, Most PDRMs are caused by groove cracks (GCs). An early detection of GCs as well as their identification is of vital importance to improve the profitability of steel plants, and in many cases their survival. In this webinar we will review the fundamentals of periodic detection in hot rolled long products by using the state of the art technologies, more specifically a combination between eddy current and vision fully synchronized that makes users able to make an automatic classification in real time of all occurrences. Organized by: AIST’s Long Products Technology Committee | |
Accurate Strip Temperature Measurement for Continuous Annealing and Hot-Dip Coating Lines►View WebinarThursday, 18 February 2021 Strip temperature is perhaps the most critical parameter for the assurance of a quality product and optimal line productivity, and yet, due to the complexity of the process, it is one of the most challenging measurements to make accurately. This webinar will review the theory of infrared pyrometers and those issues that influence the accuracy of measurement for the continuous annealing line and for zinc-coated steel strip. Consideration will be given to the non-greybody emissivity variation of steel strip, the multi-reflective roller wedge measurement technique, and the direct view measurement technique with and without a cooled viewing tube. Included will be the special considerations associated with the measure of Generation 3 advanced high-strength steel alloys. Measurement points to be discussed include the welder, heating zone, soaking zone, cooling zone, snout, galvanneal furnace, APC cooling tower, temper mill, acrylic curing oven and passivation drying oven. Materials covered include cold-rolled steel, hot-rolled steel, galvanneal, galvanize, galvalume, aluminize and ZAM. Organized by: AIST’s Galvanizing Technology Committee | |
Performance‐Based Contract Solutions for Reheat Furnaces►View WebinarThursday, 28 January 2021 Fives provides a five‐step performance‐based contract to reheat furnace owners who want to increase profitability and efficiency of furnace operations. The presentation will outline an efficient action plan, with illustrated case studies based on experience, technical solutions and digital solutions in order to achieve savings and to improve operational expenditures. This includes reduced fuel consumption, scale reduction, increased throughput, quality improvements and emission reduction. Performance‐based contracts allow steelmakers to share savings based on performance evaluations after each step, with limited capital expenditure required from the end user. Organized by: AIST’s Long Products Technology Committee | |
Choosing the Right Grease for Your Application►View Webinar7 January 2021 There are many types of greases to choose from. Depending on the application, environment, conditions, bearing loads and speeds, choosing the right grease can result in reductions in bearing failures, downtime and cost. This seminar will help understanding the properties of grease and their functions. Organized by: AIST’s Long Products Technology Committee | |
Achieving the Limit of Interbillet Time to Increase Bar Mill Production►View WebinarThursday, 10 December 2020 Interbillet time is one of the few performance improvements available to increase production. Achieving a mill’s limit of performance while not increasing cobble rates is a significant engineering challenge. This webinar will introduce a method for assessing the potential for interbillet time improvement and implementation. It includes a case study of a successful revamp with representative return on investment and break-even time for the project. Organized by: AIST’s Long Products Technology Committee | |
Metallurgy – Processing, Products & Applications Webinar►View WebinarTuesday, 24 November 2020 Attendees will learn about a variety of metallurgy, processing, products and applications-related topics that were originally scheduled for presentation at AISTech 2020. This webinar will present three papers including “Generation of High-Corrosion-Resistance Surface-Optimized Diffusion Alloy (SODA) Steel Sheet for Forming Operations,” “Development of Nanobainitic Steels With Accelerated Kinetics and Tensile Strength of 1.7–2.0 GPa” and “A Modified Johnson-Cook Model Incorporating the Effect of Grain Size on Flow Stress.” Organized by: AIST’s Metallurgy – Processing, Products & Applications Technology Committee | |
Digital Transformation in Long Products – The [Learning] Steel Plant►View Webinar19 November 2020 Now more than ever, the metals industry is under massive cost pressure and the key factors for competitive production are all the more relevant: a maximized equipment availability, a low specific energy consumption per ton, a minimized downgrading and scrap rate, and continuously cost-optimized production planning to deliver on time in full. The digital transformation of the metals industry is a huge opportunity and can help companies to realize cost reduction potential in production, increase further process efficiencies, reduce operational complexity and ensure process stability. Through consultation and direct support, your team could unlock its maximum potential and put you on the road to a digital transformation. | |
Use of Laser Scanning and 3D Models for Improved Project Results in Brownfield Facilities►View WebinarWednesday, 18 November 2020 This webinar will review the use of 3D models incorporating laser scans on brownfield projects. Topics will include best practices for laser scanning, how it is incorporated into 3D models, and the advantages of using this approach to optimize both from a design and construction perspective. The presentation will also introduce remote inspection technologies that can be used to review and coordinate site investigations using video and communication with personnel in office locations. Organized by: AIST’s Project Construction Management Technology Committee | |
Interactions Between Dry Vibratable Tundish Linings and Steel Melts►View WebinarTuesday, 17 November 2020 Interactions between a tundish working lining and molten steel were investigated using industrial samples and laboratory testing. A periclase-based dry vibrational lining containing 30 wt.% olivine was sampled from a production facility and examined. Cathodoluminescence imaging, secondary electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction analysis were performed to characterize the interactions. An experiment was developed to replicate the conditions found in a production tundish on the laboratory scale. Results comparing interactions observed in the laboratory lining tests and commercial samples for the lining material are presented and discussed. Organized by: AIST’s Refractory Systems Technology Committee | |
Scale Formation on 430 Stainless Steel in a Simulated Slab Combustion Reheat Furnace Atmosphere►View WebinarTuesday, 10 November 2020 Scale formed during slab reheating can be difficult to remove by high-pressure descaling, having a negative impact hot roll surface quality. A large-capacity thermogravimetric apparatus that replicates the combustion atmosphere and temperature in a slab reheat furnace was used to investigate scale formation on 430 stainless steel. Effects of reheating parameters (temperature, time and atmosphere) on oxidation kinetics were investigated. Oxidized samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction to document the microstructure and morphology of scale. Mechanisms for the formation of multi-layered oxide structures that complicate oxidation kinetics and scale removal are discussed. Organized by: AIST’s Hot Sheet Rolling Technology Committee. | |
Brief Overview of “State-of-the-Art” Laser Measurement Equipment Improvements►View WebinarThursday, 29 October 2020 Nextsense has evolved several new improvements to laser measurement solutions in the long products division as well as the roll shop. A brief overview of the primary advantages its research and development department has developed will be presented. Organized by: AIST’s Long Products Technology Committees. | |
Metallurgy – Steelmaking & Casting: Impact of Inclusion on Mechanical Properties►View WebinarThursday, 29 October 2020 Organized by: AIST’s Metallurgy – Steelmaking and Casting Technology Committee | |
Metallurgy – Steelmaking & Casting: Inclusion Evolution & CharacterizationThursday, 22 October 2020 ►View WebinarOrganized by: AIST’s Metallurgy – Steelmaking & Casting Technology Committee | |
Integrated Solution — Combination of DUMA-BANDZINK Jetpro Air Knives and EMG eMASS Stabilization: Results►View Webinar8 October 2020 In 2016, DUMA-BANDZINK and EMG Automation joined engineering forces to develop a fully integrated unit consisting of a JetPro Air Knife and an eMASS strip stabilization system. Combining the advancements and innovations of both companies’ equipment, the integrated solution has evolved with great success with the development of future generation designs currently being realized. Together nine units have been installed since 2016 with a high operating customer approval rating. Two additional projects currently slated for installation in Germany (2020/2021) are presently being constructed for two high-output automotive exposed grade lines. Optimizing the use of the innovative equipment with cutting-edge coating control analytical programing, the integrated solution continues to deliver uniform coating profile, quality improvements, reduced investment cost, as well as operational/maintenance advantages and operating savings in zinc cost. Organized by: AIST's Galvanizing Technology Committee | |
Kent D. Peaslee Memorial Webinar: Understanding Effective Inclusion Control►View Webinar8 October 2020 Each year the Ladle & Secondary Refining and Metallurgy — Steelmaking & Casting Technology Committees hold a session at AISTech to honor Dr. Kent D. Peaslee for his support of AIST, including serving as AIST president in 2012–2013, and in recognition of his tireless efforts to educate students at all levels in support of the steel industry, explain concepts to new engineers and promote university relations within the industry. This year we are proud to offer this session as a webinar. This webinar will focus on inclusion evolution as well as effective inclusion modification. Organized by: AIST’s Metallurgy – Steelmaking and Casting and Ladle & Secondary Refining Technology Committees | |
Digitalization Applications: Product Inspections With Big Data►View Webinar24 September 2020 • 9–11:30 a.m. EST Organized by: AIST’s Digitalization Applications Technology Committee | |
Peculiarities Of Post-Rolling Cooling Of The Hot-Rolled Coil Of Advanced High-Strength Steel►View Webinar23 September 2020 Post-rolling cooling of hot-rolled strips of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) grades is of the utmost importance for producing a material with desirable properties. Such cooling includes two stages: water cooling on the runout table of the hot strip mill and subsequent air cooling of the coil after removing it from the coiler mandrel. The industry practice shows that some AHSS grades do not undergo phase transformation on the runout table. Thus, the final phase composition and properties are formed during air cooling. The current study discusses a method of predicting the phase transformation and mechanical properties of the coiled material. | |
Hot Rolling Coil Technology Development For Pipes Intended For Extraction And Transportation Of Petroleum Products►View Webinar22 September 2020 | |
Digitalization Applications: Process Optimization►View Webinar22 September 2020 | |
Digitalization Applications: Digitized Process Analysis►View Webinar17 September 2020 Organized by: AIST’s Digitalization Applications Technology Committee | |
2020 AIST Steelmaker of the Year Award | |
Closing the Six Common Gaps in Hydraulic Troubleshooting, With Component Application and Functionality►View Webinar15 September 2020 | |
Digitalization and the Double-Edged Sword: Transparency►View Webinar19 August 2020 The implementation of digitalization systems in the steel industry has a significant potential to improve the overall productivity and stability in steel production. The foundation for these improvement is first to generate a high transparency of production and quality. Data is used to generate key performance indicators and is coupled with human expertise and artificial intelligence to realize intelligent digitalization systems. But this full transparency is not always welcome at all levels of operators and experts. Another topic is potential information overload, which has to be considered. The presentation shows an example of an intelligent digitalization system and deals with the mentioned “cultural” topics. Sponsored by: iba | |
Six Common Gaps in Hydraulic Troubleshooting►View Webinar18 August 2020 In this webinar we will continue with our practical study of closing the six common gaps in hydraulic troubleshooting and skills development. Using our downcoiler hydraulics as our machine-specific application, we will continue our process by identifying the ISO symbology in the outboard bearing clamp circuit, and learning a quick-start method to schematic reading this circuit’s events. Organized by: AIST’s Lubrication & Hydraulics Technology Committees. | |
Integrated Production Management and Quality in the Age of Industry 4.0►View Webinar12 August 2020 Sponored by: Primetals Technologies | |
Steelmaking With Zero Carbon Iron Units►View Webinar11 August 2020 Steelmaking would be different if the iron source were direct reduced iron produced with hydrogen: the absence of carbon would affect slag foaming and nitrogen control. With this webinar, the DRITC aims to provide members with information on steelmaking with carbon-free material. Organized by: AIST’s Direct Reduced Iron and Electric Steelmaking Technology Committees | |
Machine Learning Applications for Process Control and Optimization in Steelmaking►View Webinar5 August 2020
The paper describes the various machine-learning models developed, the benefits obtained, as well as lessons learned during the process. | |