WCA November 2024
Industry News
Baoshan rolls first bar on new block Chinese steel maker Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd has successfully rolled the first bar on the Kocks reducing and sizing block (RSB®) in its new SBQ rolling mill. With this investment, the steel producer looks to expand its business activities in the field of high-quality speciality steels. By choosing to equip its new rolling mill with a Kocks RSB, Baoshan Iron & Steel is extending the partnership that began in 2002 with the investment in an RSB 370/4 for the Shanghai No.5 high-capacity SBQ rolling mill.
sections for the wire rod line. The rolled products vary between diameters of 18 and 50mm for bars in coils, and final dimensions from Ø 7.5 to 28mm for the wire line. The reducing and sizing block is in the advanced design that recently won an iF Design Award. The scope of supply also included remote control for stands and guides, which allows operational parameters to be adjusted from the control stand. In addition to the roll shop equipment, Kocks installed Bamicon Octopus software and hardware, assisting operators in stand and guide preparation and supporting the entire tooling process in the roll shop. Friedrich Kocks GmbH & Co KG www.kocks.de
The new Kocks RSB® 300++/4 with advanced three-roll technology has been integrated as a finishing block in the combined SBQ wire rod and bar mill with an annual capacity of 600,000 tons, to roll bar in coil and also the pre-cross
The first bar has been rolled on the Kocks RSB 300++/4
Mazak welcomes young students for STEM challenge
Yamazaki Mazak hosted more than 80 students from 46 primary schools in Worcestershire, UK, as they put their design skills and ideas to the test in the Primary STEM Challenge final. Held in June, the event marked the third consecutive year in which the final was hosted at Mazak’s European Technology Centre, showcasing the depth of young engineering talent in the county. The STEM Challenge is an initiative designed to engage primary school students in hands-on activities and projects that promote interest and skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Organised by STEMworks UK, this year’s brief, developed in partnership with Worcestershire Highways, focused on improving crossings at busy roads for pedestrians and cyclists. The students were challenged to design a system for moving and installing a footbridge made from K’Nex construction modelling components, with each team given a simulated weight that should be able to move over a set height and distance. As part of the event, the participants were also taken on a guided tour of Mazak’s European Technology Centre, which included the opportunity to help program some of the latest machine tools on display. Sarah Lalor, activities coordinator at STEMworks UK, said, “I am always thrilled to be a part of these events. It is vital that we provide young children with the opportunities to develop the essential skills that spring out of STEM subjects. Without these skills, young people may struggle to adapt to the working world. “Positive experiences like these finals are helping to ensure children have exposure to potential STEM careers to support the development of their skillsets and inspire them to work in a STEM field in the future.” Yamazaki Mazak UK Ltd www.mazakeu.co.uk STEMworks UK www.stemworks.co.uk
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