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For a micro steel mill for producing metal products from scrap, the preferred route is an (1) induction furnace, followed by pouring (2) ingots, which are then hot rolled into various shapes including rounds or flats. Further rolling can produce all other types of profiles.
For a micro steel mill for producing metal products from scrap, the preferred route is an (1) induction furnace, followed by pouring (2) ingots, which are then hot rolled into various shapes including rounds or flats. Further rolling via can produce all other types of profiles. Rods and wire can be produced as the material is pressed down further. Tubes can be produce from flat metal which is then rolled into a tube and welded. Seamless tubing is made by poking a hole through the middle of a bar while the metal is hot. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztcEyel47Kg].
 
 


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Revision as of 21:48, 5 April 2018

Billet is round or square stock of metal that is produced either by hot rolling of ingots, or continuous rolling or extrusion.

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For a micro steel mill for producing metal products from scrap, the preferred route is an (1) induction furnace, followed by pouring (2) ingots, which are then hot rolled into various shapes including rounds or flats. Further rolling via can produce all other types of profiles. Rods and wire can be produced as the material is pressed down further. Tubes can be produce from flat metal which is then rolled into a tube and welded. Seamless tubing is made by poking a hole through the middle of a bar while the metal is hot. [1].

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  • Wikipedia - [2]
  • Video expainer of casting followed by rolling for stainless steel - [3]
  • Billet-making in an Indian billet factory - YouTube - [4]