Thermomechanical processing on hot strip and plate mills

Abstract

A comparison of the metallurgical principles of thermomechanical processing (TMP) on plate and hot strip mills is given together with a discussion of some important factors influencing its practical implementation. This is followed by a description of the economic benefits of TMP to the customer. Some illustrative examples of TMP plate and strip mill products are given, covering steels for offshore, shipbuilding, engineering, construction, and linepipe applications. Finally, the suitability of TMP steel to laser cutting and welding is discussed.