Steel Mills

AK Steel to Modify Dearborn Works Line to Produce Next-Generation AHSS
Written by Sandy Williams
June 2, 2015
AK Steel announced plans to introduce one of the first commercially available Next-Generation Advanced High Strength Steels. The new technology improves steel formability at higher tensile strength levels, perfect for customers seeking lightweighting for automotive manufacturing.
The Hot Dip Galvanizing Line (HDGL) at AK Steel’s Dearborn works will be modified to produce both coated and cold-rolled Next-Generation Advanced High Strength Steel on the same line. The $29 million project is expected to be completed by fall of 2016, with products being shipped to customers by early 2017.
“We are excited to take this major step forward to provide Next-Generation Advanced High Strength Steels that meet our customers’ needs,” said James L. Wainscott, Chairman, President and CEO of AK Steel. “These new process and product technologies will enable us to introduce a family of steels that have improved formability, and give automakers greater flexibility and improved safety performance to lightweight their vehicles. By working closely with our customers, we are taking this strategic step forward to design and produce outstanding products to help them meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards,” Mr. Wainscott said.
Dearborn Works was selected for the configuration of its existing galvanizing line and state of the art technology. The modifications will enable AK Steel to install the new technology to produce coated and cold-rolled products at fraction of the cost of a new production line.
Earlier this year, AK Steel announced it will build at $36 million Research and Innovation Center in Middletown, Ohio. The new facility will enhance the company’s ability to bring new products, such as the Next-Generation Advanced High Strength steel to the marketplace.
(Source: AK Steel)

Sandy Williams
Read more from Sandy WilliamsLatest in Steel Mills

BREAKING NEWS: Trump approves $14B Nippon Steel-USS ‘partnership’
President Donald Trump on Friday gave his blessing to a $14-billion "partnership" between Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel.

Cliffs opens June spot order book at $910/ton HR
Cleveland-Cliffs opened its June order book for spot material at $910 per short ton (st).

Op-Ed: Ternium CEO Máximo Vedoya wants a fair future forged in steel
After recently receiving an industry honor on behalf of Ternium, I had the opportunity to reflect and share my vision on the state and future of our industry.

Nippon eyeing new $4B U.S. Steel mill to sweeten deal: Report
Nippon Steel could build a new domestic U.S. Steel mill with a total investment of $4 billion.

Nucor cuts CSP by $20/ton, third straight drop
Nucor has lowered its consumer spot price by $20 per short ton, marking the third consecutive weekly decrease.