THE TSP TECHNOLOGY - A NEW PROCESS FOR TH E CASTING AND ROLLING OF THIN SLABS

Description of the TSP process - a combination of single-strand slab c ontinuous caster of low design for the thickness range from 100 to 125 mm with a downstream Steckel mill. Economic production quantity 40000 0 to 20000 t hot strip/a. Description of the entire plant, including s teelmaking plant, ladle aftertreatment, slab continuous caster, soakin g and reheating furnace as well as Steckel mill. Design of the Steckel mill, descaling and cooling equipment. Possible capacities of the con tinuous caster and hot mill. Applications and advantages.