
Principles of Hot Rolling
STEEL SLABS. Sheet hot rolling mills begin with a continuously cast steel slab. Slab Dimensions. Thickness. Width. Length 8" through to 10" 33" through to 60" 354" maximum (1000 PIW @ 10" thick) Slabs must be free of surface defects. Slabs must be properly scarfed (removal of casting defects). Slabs must be manufactured from liquid ...