Abstract
The types of starting stock, coil weights, and widths, are related to their primary sources. Rolling practices involving the use of ‘breaking down‘ and subsequent finishing mills are described with regard to: alloy type, plant configuration, plant limitations, and typical reductions. Types of heat treatment and their related furnaces, prevention of contamination, shearing facilities, finishes, tolerances, yields, and customer trends are outlined.
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