The demand for cleaner steel makes characterizing inclusions trapped during the solidification process increasingly important. Once there is a fundamental understanding of the origins of these inclusions, it is possible to make informed decisions on how to control their formation. Further separation of the inclusions in terms of composition and size focuses on those inclusions that impact quality. Using this knowledge, clients can evaluate their process to gauge how changes to their process might affect the composition of the inclusion. The ASCAT, developed by RJ Lee Group, is an automated analysis tool that quickly identifies and characterizes inclusions. The ASCAT generates cost savings by increasing production and reducing downgrades to produce cleaner steels.
