Metallurgy-Steelmaking & CastingTechnology Committee

MISSION: "To advance the knowledge of the Science, Technology and Metallurgy of Primary processes, and as it applies to upstream and downstream processes and products. We shall achieve these goals by providing opportunities for publication, training and technology exchange through the interaction of metals produces, equipment suppliers and academia."

Past AIST Committee Activities

Current Activities

The Process Technology Operating Committee (PTOC) met at AISTech 2008 on May 5. The committee chair, Les Niemi of Affival Inc., welcomed both the PTOC and AISI Metallurgy committee members to the meeting and thanked them for participating. The AIST/AISI committee integration was discussed at length, with a number of potential issues being resolved. The new committee has been named the AIST Metallurgy — Steelmaking and Casting Technology Committee (MSCTC). Its focus will be on steelmaking technology at this time, but there will be an allowance for potential expansion into ironmaking technology in the future. The AISI Q&A database will still be available for solving various problems and answering questions of the members, and producer-only meetings will still be held. Due to time constraints, it was agreed that a smaller group would hold a conference call on May 14, 2008, to review/revise the mission statement, finalize the selection of 2008–2009 officers, and work out the venue for a fall meeting with a tour. During the conference call, it was agreed that the mission statement would read, “To advance the knowledge of the science, technology and metallurgy of primary processes, and as it applies to upstream processes and products. We shall achieve these goals by providing opportunities for publication, training and technology exchange through the interaction of metals producers, equipment suppliers and academia.” The committee leadership structure will consist of a papers chair, a vice chair and a chair, with the intent of alternating between producers and suppliers. The committee presented Mr. Niemi with a plaque for his exceptional service and dedication as committee chair for 2007–2008. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 15–16, 2008, and will take place near the North Star/Blue Scope facility in Delta, Ohio. Look for additional information online at www.aist.org.