Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: Steel-aluminum wires, despite their common use, show insufficient operational properties for current needs. Their main disadvantages are high mass and maximum operating temperature limit that guarantees the stability of mechanical properties at 80 °C, which more and more often proves to be insufficient. [..] Read more

Abstract: The second generation nickel-based superalloy MAR-M247 offers a satisfying combination of fatigue and creep properties and oxidation and corrosion resistance that are required for application at elevated temperatures in hostile environments. The microstructure consists mainly of the face centred cubic γ matrix and ordered γ´ strengthening precipitates (L12 crystal structure). [..] Read more

Abstract: This research work was focused on the application of powder metallurgy technology to the production of high-quality products from Ti6Al4V alloy (Ti64). The common way to produce structural parts from Ti64 alloy is hot forging. [..] Read more

Abstract: Observed in recent years - trends in the search for novel materials with unconventional properties arise from the constantly growing needs of the economy. An example of such a material is graphene, which in recent years has revolutionized the market and created opportunities to develop new composites based on graphene. [..] Read more

Abstract: Industrial processes consume large quantities of fuel and electricity that ultimately produce heat, much of which is typically wasted to the atmosphere. Re-using of this waste energy within manufacturing process is the optimal solution. [..] Read more

Abstract: This article is supposed to take into account the usage of business intelligence tools for metallurgical production control systems. Artificial intelligence tools, not only the popular method of data mining, are currently necessary for the control systems, and they are supposed to be used also for any heavy industry, including metallurgy. [..] Read more

Abstract: The current labour market is characterized by the lack of qualified candidates for all industries. There are ever less students of technical branches in all levels of the education system and this fact has negative influences mainly on manufacturing sectors. [..] Read more

Abstract: Continuous development of the market environment is associated not only with change in business conditions, under which every enterprise operates, but also the change in requirements for the assessment of the enterprise parameters and significance of the parameters assessed. This paper presents a model of a metallurgical enterprise value assessment based on the DCF method (Discounted cash flow), using the principles of structural analysis for objective evaluation of impacts of factors affecting the change of the cost potential in the immediate environment of the enterprise.. [..] Read more

Abstract: The concept of resilience has gained increasing attention in recent years for its importance and practical implications for a wide range of professionals across different disciplines. To date, much attention has been paid to defining resilience, the possibilities of its measurement, the methodological frameworks for its construction, and simulation models. [..] Read more

Abstract: One of the aspects defining the paradigm sometimes called Industry 4.0 is the availability of large amounts of data generated by modern processes. Nowadays, most process parameters can be collected automatically and therefore, the large volume of process data generated becomes close to impossible to analyse manually, or at least, to be able to extract from it all the useful information that it contains.Advanced mathematical and computational tools to analyse data and create models automatically have existed for some time, being labeled at one time or another as Expert Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Mining, Statistical Pattern Recognition etc. [..] Read more

Abstract: Sustainability is widely accepted as one of the most important approaches, which allows to reach a long-term success in the metallurgical industry. Sustainability considers three fundamental dimensions: economic, environmental and social. [..] Read more

Abstract: Optimal control of heating furnaces requires temperature-thermal mode correction with respect to actual heating conditions. Conditions are by far the most influenced by irregularities during furnace heating material withdrawal. [..] Read more

Abstract: The presented article deals with the possibility of using artificial intelligence tools, specifically genetic algorithms, in the metallurgical industry. The genetic algorithms are used here to estimate coefficients of regression functions. [..] Read more

Abstract: Management of non-renewable resources, including metals, is a key issue in the circular economy and one of the priorities of the EU's environmental policy. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a technique for assessing the environmental impact in a product or technology life cycle which allows the estimation of metal, minerals and fossil fuels consumption, including both direct demand for them in the technological processes as well as indirect demand for them in the production of raw materials, materials and energy used in these processes. [..] Read more

Abstract: Homogenization yard is used for holding dust ore and ore concentrates. The raw materials for agglomeration are transported to the industry premises usually by railway and with help of spreader machine are stored on so called homogenization yards. [..] Read more

Abstract: In this paper the finite element method approach is presented in order to determine the effective stress redistribution and deformation in the bolted beam end-plate connection assembled with high tensile bolts. Connection is represented via HEA profile with both end-plates, bolted to the I-shape short cantilevers welded to the supporting columns. [..] Read more

Abstract: In recent years many factors have led to the need to change the approach to management of the modern metallurgical enterprise. The most important of these are the increasing differences between the dynamics of the development of metallurgical companies in the European Union countries and countries known as developing countries (e.g. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper deals with the evaluation of experimental data on samples of steel wire. The main attention is aimed at the R&R study, which was a part of the experiment for studying effects of three factors on various mechanical properties of drawn wires. [..] Read more

Abstract: The role of innovation and innovativeness is crucial for every kind of organization. Changes in the implementation and absorption of innovation could be a way to for organizational and financial success of a company. [..] Read more

Abstract: Managers of metal companies recognize the importance of continuous product development and engineering. Value chain integration, product platforms, digital business models and marketing are still less noticeable in metal companies but that may change fast as customers adopt new concepts. [..] Read more