SMS group has signed a major contract with Qinghai Xigang New Materials Co., Ltd. The order comprises a comprehensive upgrade and related maintenance services for the PSM380 (Precision Sizing Mill) mill used to roll special steel bars, and is aimed at enhancing the mill’s production efficiency and product quality, thereby satisfying the end user’s requirements and further boosting Xigang New Materials’ competitive position in the special steel market in China.
Once implemented, the upgraded mill is expected to improve the products’ dimensional accuracy and effectively reduce labour costs in downstream processing stages. Additionally, process adjustments will be made to ensure that the mill meets the production demands of more diversified steel grades, particularly a better microstructure and higher quality standards in low-temperature rolling processes. These improvements are set to enhance Xigang’s product quality and increase its order volume in the future.
Upon project completion, the mill will be substantially more efficient in terms of changing specifications, downtimes will be reduced, and overall output increased. Moreover, the revamp will guarantee more consistent product quality, significantly reduce bar head and tail cropping, and improve yield, thereby boosting the line’s annual output.