Technical Support and Consulting for Mill Rolls and the Flat Rolling Industry
Services Offered
- Roll Applications and Performance Analysis
- Roll Failure Analysis
- ”Rolls 101” Metallurgical Training
- NDT Inspection and Training
Roll Application and Performance Analysis
- Specification Review vs Application
- Selection of proper Roll Grade and Heat Treatment for Mill Application
- Influence of specific Mill Conditions on Roll Performance
- Relevant Metrics for tracking Mill and Roll Shop Performance
Roll Failure Analysis
- Determining Roll Manufacturing Issues vs Mill Related Damage
- Forged and Cast Rolls
- Work Rolls, Intermediates and Backups
- Z Mill Rolls
"Rolls 101" Training Course
- Manufacturing Overview for Forged and Cast Rolls
- Metallurgical Considerations and Limitations
- Understanding and Prevention of Roll Failure Modes
NDT Inspection Techniques and Training
- NDT Techniques and Equipment
- Automated vs Manual Inspection Methods
- Roll Shop Practices - influence on Roll Performance
About
Louis E. Woistman
Professional Career
- 1982 BS Metallurgy Penn State University
- 1981-1984 US Steel Corp., Duquesne Works
- 1985-1987 Kaiser Aluminum, Ravenswood, WV
- 1987-1988 Eastalco Aluminum, Frederick, MD
- 1988-2019 Union Electric Steel, Carnegie, PA
- Metallurgical Dept 1988-1990
- Heat Treating Supt. 1990-1997
- Area Sales Manager 1997-2019
- 2019 LAEK Metallurgical, LLC
