Before each heat goes to the Continuous Caster, it is processed at the Ladle Metallurgy Furnace (LMF).  Unlike the EAF, which is a DC furnace with a single 28" carbon electrode, the LMF is an AC furnace with three 16" carbon electrodes.

At the LMF, the exact chemistry and temperature are achieved by adding and trimming alloying elements to precise levels. Additionally, we can deoxidize, desulfurize, and modify inclusions, while monitoring the chemistry, cleanliness, and temperature needed for casting.

Alloys are added in either bulk or wire form. The temperature adjustment is achieved by power through the electrodes.

Steel chemistry and temperature sampling are performed throughout the heat to insure proper chemistry and superheat for casting.  The ladle is sent to the caster and rotated in to start or continue a cast sequence.

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