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Maximizing the performance of AltaSteel grinding rods through structural optimization
AltaSteel Ltd. is an innovative manufacturer of steel products for a variety of industries. Grinding rods are one
of main products of AltaSteel, which are made of high carbon steel and used to grind ores to the desired size. It
has been noticed that the grinding rods perform not consistently, which is believed to be caused by unknown
variations in microstructure during manufacturing. The objectives of this project are to 1) determine crucial
microstructural factors that govern the performance and consistency in performance of the grinding rods, and 2)
improve the grinding steel rods through optimizing both microstructure and macro-structure. This project would
directly benefit AltaSteel for improved products, optimized manufacturing process, and new knowledge for further
development. This project would also bring long-term benefits to Canada through training young technical
personnel and advancing materials technology for the steel industry, which supports many other industrial sectors,
such as mining, oil sands, oil and gas, manufacturing, transportation, and construction industries…
Faculty Supervisor:
Dongyang Li
Student:
Partner:
AltaSteel Ltd
Discipline:
Engineering
Sector:
Manufacturing
University:
University of Alberta
Program:
Accelerate
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