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Enhancing Steel Manufacturing | Iron & Steel Today

Monday, April 21, 2025

In our latest article in the Iron and Steel Today Magazine, Jacqueline Peintinger examines how the use of video technology can enhance quality in steel manufacturing processes.

Iron & Steel Today | April 2025"Steel manufacturers know that even the smallest defect can mean costly rework, scrap and lost efficiency. The challengeis not just spotting these issues, but seeing the full picture of where, when and why they occur. Meeting rigorous quality standards while maintaining efficiency and precision has always been critical. Every coil, sheet, and edge produced must fulfil stringent industry requirements, to not only satisfy customer expectations but also to effectively control costs and minimise waste.

Historically, quality assurance in steel production relied primarily on manual inspections, with operators visually examining products at various stages, some using mirrors to see the bottom of the strip. Over time, these manual methods evolved into automated inspection systems, providing reliable, more objective, data while improving efficiency. Today, video technology represents the next major step, bringing real-time visibility and deeper insights into production processes.

The steel industry is no stranger to evolving quality control methods. Operators have long relied on their keen eye and experience to detect issues, and while automated inspection improved consistency, it still left gaps in process visibility. AMETEK Surface Vision has provided advanced video technology solutions designed specifically to address these challenges, offering a more proactive approach to quality assurance.

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