Continuous slab caster from Siemens receives FAC from Maanshan

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Annual production capacity of 2.4 million metric tons year

Siemens Metals Technologies received the final acceptance certificate for a continuous slab casting machine with an annual capacity of 2.4 million metric tons from the Chinese Maanshan Iron & Steel Corporation (Maanshan). The two-strand caster CCM 3 was set up in the company’s BOF steel making shop in Maanshan. A large number of grades for different applications can be produced, mainly for the construction and automotive industries, but also for the oil and gas and electric sector. A series of technology packages ensures high slab interior and surface quality.