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(>80 tons per hour) with low energy The rolling mill is equipped with fourteen to conventional finishing blocks.
consumption and minimal impact on the housing-less stands and a six-pass Directly after rolling, a TBK MEERgauge
electrical grid. The modular architecture MEERdrive® high-speed finishing block. autonomous laser measurement system
(six equivalent AURA packages Thanks to its flexible gear ratio selection, provides dimensional verification,
installed) allows Hybar to run the plant MEERdrive® technology reduces roll process optimization, and improved
at unprecedent level of availability. A ring inventory by 60 percent compared tolerance utilization. The integrated
comprehensive digital package ensures
plant-wide acquisition of real-time and
production data, feeding the DataXpert
platform to provide advanced logic
and develop machine learning models
for equipment monitoring and smart
operation.

A hallmark of the CMT® concept is
the seamless integration of casting and
rolling into one continuous production
process. A high-speed single-strand
endless caster with CONREX mold tube
technology connects the meltshop to the
rolling mill via an induction equalization
furnace, reducing dependence on fossil-
fuel reheating furnaces.

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