Open Access Conference Proceedings

Abstract: At present, according to the Regional Chamber of Commerce, 1816 companies dealing with metallurgy have its headquarters in Czech Republic. Some of them are large employers and industrial leaders. [..] Read more

Abstract: Nowadays, most of production industries (also casting industry) strive to implement properly functioning organizational structures, the activities of which must ensure the increased level and quality of manufactured elements while eliminating unnecessary wastefulness - generated during the manufacturing process. The implementation of tools comprising Lean Manufacturing methodology and the application of many qualitative methods make it possible to create properly functioning technical-organizational structure aimed at avoiding defects, or if they occur - to identify them quickly.The article presents the impact of selected production system tools organized according to the principles complied with Lean Manufacturing concept (LM) on the product's quality of the enterprise specializing in casting production. [..] Read more

Abstract: Control chart is the basic tool of the statistical process control (SPC). It aims to an early detection of errors in the process and thereby ensures compliance with the required level of stability. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper deals with the current issue of finding a new production program for employing handicapped people in the form of specifically oriented operations in the field of metallurgical production. It presents the opportunity to use the domestic raw material bases and to prepare the possibilities of evaluation of low-carbon cold-drawn wire and drawn wire of non-ferrous metals. [..] Read more

Abstract: In this paper, the segmentation of the EU countries in terms of the production of crude steel conditioned by economic parameters was conducted. The study period concerned the years 2005-2014. [..] Read more

Abstract: The question of workplace accidents occuring in metallurgical industry companies plays a significant role due to the generated social and economical costs. The article presents the analysis of workplace accidents in companies of metallurgical industry and the relationship observed between the employment rate, work experience and the age of employees. [..] Read more

Abstract: Risk management is now often discussed topic, which also appears in the new version of ISO 9001 standard. The risks are no longer seek only in the context of security and finances, as it was before, but there are numerous other areas. [..] Read more

Abstract: The goal of this article is to describe and analyze specific methods and tools of lean manufacturing and their applicability in metallurgical industry. These methods are described: Kaizen, Value Stream Management, Lean Workplace, Lean Layout, Standardization, Management of Bottlenecks, TPM, 5S and Visualization, Poka Yoke, Kanban etc. [..] Read more

Abstract: Issues related to reducing the use of natural resources, including metals and fossil fuels, are an important element of environmental management in the European Union. The paper presents the results of the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) and the use of natural resources for various options of septic tanks. [..] Read more

Abstract: The increasingly returning subject of the financial crisis forces company owners to continuously monitor their results, not only in terms of safety at work, but also reliability of equipment. The purpose of the presented article is to identify actions necessary to maintain a reliable machinery stock, which would guarantee effectiveness of production processes and high quality of metal workpieces. [..] Read more

Abstract: Mining industry is a very specific economic field. The products used in it should be of high quality and safety. [..] Read more

Abstract: The article the processes of flow of material goods and information in the transportation system of a steel company were analyzes in terms of their impact on the entire supply chain, including the processes of internal transportation. The aim of this publication was to develop a model for assessing organization and internal transportation costs with regard to the supply of materials and raw materials between different sources (inlets) and outlets in the steelmaking process. [..] Read more

Abstract: Dynamic changes in the environment, including increased competition and the need for cooperation, are the main drivers of change in business management. They are the expression of new strategies and business models. [..] Read more

Abstract: The globalization process which manifested primarily by the growing share of developing countries in the world's manufacturing industry, forces Western European economies to take steps to improve the competitiveness of local metallurgical production. The ongoing process of relocating companies across Europe is threatening to deepen the decline of industrialization. [..] Read more

Abstract: The open innovation paradigm suggests that companies should open up and cooperate with external partners. One of the manifestations of such action in the field of cooperation between science and business is co-ownership of patents. [..] Read more

Abstract: The complexity of metallurgical companies' operations in the 21st century means that the assessment of the social and economic effects of metallurgical production must also refer to the rational development of degraded brownfield sites and attempts to reconstruct their environmental status before the economic period of exploitation. Revitalization is to be understood as the repair of degraded areas through total projects (integrating activities for the local community, space and local economy) territorially focused and coordinated in cooperation with the local community in a planned and integrated way by identifying and implementing revitalization programs. [..] Read more

Abstract: Analysis of the world economy and its development trends indicates a constantly increasing share of foundry casting as a technique of processing and manufacturing of metal products. Foundry casting is one of the most important sectors of the Polish industry. [..] Read more

Abstract: The paper presents the results of research carried out in one of the domestic enterprises of the metallurgical industry. It is an enterprise mainly engaged in the production of steel pipes with seams welded induction. [..] Read more

Abstract: Residual stresses exist in material independently of the presence of any external loads. Their presence may not be readily apparent and so they may be overlooked or ignored during a process of engineering design. [..] Read more

Abstract: To achieve a sound casting of at least acceptable quality many production process parameters must be concerned. One of the most important is a casting design with the particular focus on the gating system. [..] Read more