Metallurgy-Rolling & Processing Technology Committee

Past AIST Committee Activities

Current Activities

The AIST Process and Product Metallurgy Operating Committee (PPMOC) met on May 5, during lunch at AISTech 2008 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Following introductions, the meeting began with a discussion on the AISI Manufacturing Committee and AIST Operating Committee integration process. The new AIST Metallurgy — Rolling and Processing Technology Committee (MRPTC) will be comprised of the AISI Manufacturing Committee on the Metallurgy of Tin Mill Practices and the former PPMOC. A suggestion was made during the discussion to consider a name change of the new Technology Committee to highlight the committee’s involvement in product technology, in addition to process and rolling. The discussion will be continued at the next MRPTC meeting. A review of the AISTech 2008 PPMOC technical sessions was conducted, and officers were then elected for 2008–2009. The former vice chair was elected as chair, and a new vice chair was elected. The awards chair was re-elected to his position. A review was conducted of the MRPTC mission statement, and it was voted that it be maintained as is. An update was then provided on the planning process for the AIST Steel Properties and Applications Conference, to be held during MS&T’08 in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Oct. 5–9, 2008. A request was made for session chairs for the conference, and volunteers were taken. The next MRPTC meeting will take place Oct. 7, 2008, during MS&T’08.