Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel has commissioned its new, custom-made roughing mill at its Kamaishi special steel plant, according to a statement released by Italian plantmaker Danieli.
The roughing mill featuring shiftable stands, which increases efficiency, will allow Nippon to roll 130-168 mm billets. The company was able to roll only 122 mm square billets before the installation of the roughing mill.
The Kamaishi plant produces high-quality, special steel wire rod in mild and hard steel wire, low-alloy steel, spring steel, special melt wire, and bearing steel grades.