Development
The excellent results achieved in terms of both process and product have allowed a subsequent evolution phase to be developed which, on the basis of preliminary studies and tests, allow even better products to be obtained and even lower costs, for the first time in the world achieving casting and rolling in a fully continuous phase.
The product enables the achievement of lower minimum thicknesses compared to previously available solutions and expands the range of high-strength steels produced via thermomechanical rolling. Furthermore, higher casting speeds have allowed for the development of simpler, more efficient plant configurations, offering benefits in terms of production capacity and required investment.
In 2007, the study and design of a new plant configuration were completed, featuring an even more compact layout, increased production capacity, and a significant reduction in both operating and investment costs.
This development led to the construction, in 2009, of the new line based on Arvedi ESP (Endless Strip Production) technology.