STEEL LOW SLAB

A SLAB IS A LENGTH OF METAL THAT IS RECTANGULAR IN CROSS-SECTION. THE SLAB IS CREATED DIRECTLY BY CONTINUOUS CASTING OR INDIRECTLY BY ROLLING AN INGOT ON A SLABBING MILL.[1] SLABS ARE USUALLY FURTHER PROCESSED VIA FLAT ROLLING, SKELPING, AND PIPE ROLLING.

 COMMON FINAL PRODUCTS INCLUDE SHEET METAL, PLATES, STRIP METAL, PIPES, AND TUBES.[3] SLAB ARE MAINLY PRODUCED THROUGH BLAST FURNACE ROUTE. ONE OF THE REASONS TO PREFERABLY PRODUCE SLAB THROUGH BF ROUTE IS TO ACHIEVE HIGH QUALITY. [5]