Electric Arc Furnace
The Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) is a powerhouse of the modern steel industry, capable of transforming scrap metal into high-quality steel. It is a furnace that employs an electric arc for heating materials, along with the chemical energy derived from oxygen and fuel. In these furnaces, the material to be heated is subjected to a direct electric arc, allowing the current from the furnace's electrodes to flow through it. This method sets EAFs apart from induction furnaces, which heat the material using eddy currents induced by a magnetic field. >>> Learn more
Induction Furnace
Induction furnaces are highly energy-efficient compared to other melting methods.The electromagnetic field generated by the furnace induces currents within the steel, causing it to heat up quickly and uniformly.Scrap metals are directly heated through electromagnetic induction, thus this efficient heating process reduces energy consumption, leading to cost savings and environmental benefits. >>> Learn more
Induction Furnace - LOD - LRF
Induction furnaces have stringent requirements for scrap in steel-making due to their limited metallurgical reactivity, suitable mainly for melting. They cannot produce low carbon and low phosphorus/sulfur steels. To address this, SME developed the LOD furnace, which, paired with a Ladle Furnace, allows the use of diverse scrap to produce various high-quality steels, rivaling the EAF+LF process. It marks a significant innovation in steel-making. >>> Learn more
Billet Casters - Continuous Casting Machine (CCM)
Billet casters, a type of continuous casting machine (CCM), have been optimized for efficiency and versatility. These advanced CCMs can produce billets with greater precision, higher productivity, and adaptability across various steel grades, marking a significant advancement in steel production. >>> Learn more