by Kam Olaogun | May 16, 2019 | Steel
Research and development planning plays a key role in the continued progress of the steel industry through the discovery of more efficient and effective production processes and the creation of high-quality, value-added steel products. The development of better...
by Kam Olaogun | May 2, 2019 | Steel
Upgrading industrial equipment is an investment in the future, but it is a capital expense that is challenging for most companies. It’s a balancing act: you don’t want to spend all your money on new equipment if your old equipment is getting the job done, but you...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 18, 2019 | Steel
Benchmarking is a valuable practice widely used by steelmakers to compare their processes and products against industry leaders under a fair “apples to apples” comparison. According to data from McKinsey, disciplined benchmarking has helped some producers...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 18, 2019 | Steel
Steel is an age-old material that has improved continuously with time. It is still a fundamentally useful material, which engineers can adjust to fit a broad range of demanding applications. In today’s competitive steel marketplace, delivery of quality products and...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 4, 2019 | Annealing, Steel
Precise control of process temperature is critical for the continuous annealing of steel. The mechanical properties of the product are directly affected by the temperatures attained during this process and by the rate of temperature change. And, because the process...
by Kam Olaogun | Feb 7, 2019 | Maintenance, Steel
The steel industry is a vital component in our global infrastructure. We depend on manufactured steel for the construction of roads, buildings, railways, bridges, automobiles, planes, and more. So it is no surprise that this industry also generates a great deal of...