Process control and quality assurance during the production of high-quality bottom-poured ingots at Ellwood Quality Steels

This paper discusses the ways in which the steelmaking process at Elwood Quality Steels has evolved since inception in 1985 to increase production and become one of the largest tonnage steel suppliers to the open-die forging and ring rolling industries while maintaining unsurpassed product quality. Furthermore, the necessary improvements in the bottom pouring and shipping areas to accommodate higher production levels are included.