The 206-inch Mill
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This view looks at the 206-inch Mill as a plate would enter for rolling. After being heated, the ingot would move down these transfer tables from right to left and enter the 206-inch Mill. |
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This view shows the other side of the 206-inch Mill. |
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This view shows the transfer tables leaving the 206-inch Mill. After rolling, plates will head down this line from right to left fur further treatment or shipment to the customer. |
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Large mold beginning its run on the 206-inch Mill. |
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This view shows a plate in mid-roll on the 206-inch Mill. |
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View of a plate on the 206-inch Mill. |
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Here, one of the crew is taking measurements on the width of the plate. |
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Here, one of the crew is taking measurements on the thickness of the plate. |
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Here, the crew is measuring the length of the plate. |
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Here, the crew is descaling the plate. This process removes unwanted flakes or loose bits of steel to give the plate a relatively smooth finish. |
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Here is another view of the descaling of the plate. |
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Here is another large ingot ready for its run on the 206-inch Mill. |
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One of the crew measuring the thickness of the plate. This is a hot, dangerous job. |
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The end of the line. A plate moves on transfer tables from the 206-inch Mill for further treatment or cooling before being shipped to the customer. |
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This picture shows the size of the 206-inch Mill and the bull pen to its right. The bull pen is where the controls are manned. |
