Quality steel – advances in process control

Abstract

The 14th Conference and Exhibition of the Sheffield Metallurgical and Engineering Association (SMEA), held on 23 and 24 June 2005 in Sheffield, attracted 100 delegates. The theme, 'Advances in process control', explored recent developments and their influence on product quality and efficiency of manufacture. Following an opening address, 20 presentations were given in five sessions. A broad survey of through-process control was followed by sessions on the control of surface quality, mechanical properties and dimensions. The final session provided a customer perspective.