Past papers from recent meetings presented to the Guild are listed below
A full set of minutes of Annual General Meetings and Technical Meetings of the Guild from 1965 to the present day has been compiled on CD by Rudi Montgomery for anyone interested in history and archaeology.
October 1999
AMI’s EAF Power Optimisation System – F Martinez.
Visit to the American Metalmaker’s Guild Annual General Meeting – M J Knights, Corus.
British Steel’s Tuscaloosa Plant Backwards Integration – R Knights.
ASW – CoSteel Merger – T Allen.
Ovako Steel – G Mathisson, Ovako Steel.
Update of Metabrasive Developments – K Badger/P Simpson – Metabrasives.
February 2000
Rationalisation of Refractories Industry – J Bailey, Corus.
Automotive Supply Chain – M Christinacce, Corus.
Avesta Steel – J Pickford/S France, Avesta Steel.
April 2000
Corus Integration – M A Broxholme, Corus Engineering Steels.
Activities in Electric Arc Steelmaking – J Roth, Paul Wurth.
Carbofer Developments, Sheerness – C Byrne, ASW-Sheerness.
Steelmaking Statistics – S Mackrell, ISSB Ltd.
Chain Steel Story – W S Wilson, Corus Engineering Steels.
Refractories in the Steel Industry – R Lincoln, Vesuvius Ltd.
Update on Monocator Monolithics – R Wharham, Monocon.
October 2000
EAF Benchmarking an Action Generating Tool for Continuous Improvement – E Mocchetti, UCAR.
An Introduction to Ellwood Steels – P Belanger, Ellwood Steels.
Review of Technical Developments in Corus Steelplants – Dr P Lewis, Swinden Technology Centre.
Controlling Centreline Segregation in Cast Products for Forging Applications – Dr J Stephens, Corus Engineering Steels.
An Introduction to UNSCO – J Heaps, UNSCO.
February 2001
Quality Steel from the EAF – Use of Alternative Scraps – S Millman, Teesside Technology Centre.
Chemical Energy Input into the EAF using More Module Technology – L Londero, More.
Clean Steel Practices in Stocksbridge Melting Shop – P Morris, Corus Engineering Steels – Stocksbridge.
April 2001
The Evolution of Electric Arc Furnaces – A Review of New Technologies – P Stafford, UCAR.
Array Based Mould Level Detection – C Pogmore, Swinden Technology Centre.
The Outlook for Global Steel to 2020 – J Aylen, Centre for Manufacture, UMIST.
EAF Developments – P Argenta, Techint Technologies.
Shop Floor Data Capture – B Short, Member.
High Voltage Operation in Aldwarke Melting Shop – D Young, New Member.
Slag Build Up in Ladles – S McCann, Avesta Polarit Sheffield.
October 2001
Lacam – Ladle Lining Scanner – Ferrotron.
Developments in Stocksbridge Melting Shop – Steve Carey.
Slag Stabilisation – Jonathan Makepeace, Heckett MultiServ.
Ladle Gate Refractory Development – Mark Allatt, Vesuvius.
Total Refractory Management (The LWB Experience) – Keith Hearnshaw, LWB.
Environmental Aspects of Steelmaking – John Rockett, Corus, Stocksbridge.
May 2002
Furnace Injection Technology – P Moxon, Fuchs.
Adapting to Change – D Riddell, LWB.
Recent Developments in EAF Injection Technology – A Cameron, BOC.
UK Steel Industry Statistics and Trends – R Ruddlestone, Corus UK.
Developments with Monolithics in Ladle Applications – P Atkinson, Lafarge.
Factors Affecting the Total Energy Consumption of EAF’s – B Bowman, UCAR.
Quality Steelmaking: Comparison of BOS and EAF Process Routes – S Millman, Teesside Technology Centre, Corus UK.
October 2002
The Organisation and Membership of the French Steelmaking Association – C Ouvradou, Industeel.
Avesta Polarit Billet Caster Development – D Harris, Avesta Polarit.
The Davy Roll Company – M Crawford, Davy Roll Co.
The Worlds Largest Casting – J Kennedy, Kvaerner.
The 7th European Electric Steelmaking Conference, Venice, May 2002 – S Millman, Corus UK.
A Fully Automatic System for Furnace Refractory Repair (Minspray and Lacom) – R Brown, Minteq.
Primary Operations of Hitech Integrity Castings Ltd – R Choudhury, Hitech.
Using Slag Analysis for Improving Furnace Refractory Performance – I Holdsworth, Lafarge Lime.
February 2003
Infrared Cameras for Slag Control – R Cooke, Corus.
The Importance of Waste Management in Production Cost Control – R Szulakowski.
May 2003
Developments in Electric Arc Steelmaking – F Wagner, VAI Fuchs.
Red Dust Disposal Options – J Rockett, Corus Engineering Steels.
The Growth of EAF Steelmaking by Strip and Plate Producers – J Aylen, Salford University.
Trends in World Steelmaking – R Ruddlestone, Corus Engineering Steels.
High Productivity EAF’s – G Plenzat, SGL Carbon.
Reorganisation and Development at Avesta Polarit – S France, Avesta Polarit.
October 2003
The LUNA Project – Continuous Steel to Rod Production – L Gori, Danieli.
CES – Future Strategy Review – M A Broxholme, Corus Engineering Steels.
Slag Free Tapping Trials on an EBT Furnace – J S Gaskill, Vesuvius.
Thamesteel Ltd – An Introduction to the Company – J Twiselton,Thamesteel.
Remelted Steels Production at Stocksbridge Works – P Gaines, Corus Engineering Steels.
February 2004
Furnace Design and Energy Utilisation in Modern High Output Furnaces – R T Kenning/P Moxon, Fuchs.
Clesa Manufacturing UK Ltd – R Gillanders,Celsa.
An Introduction to Davy Roll – S Cox, Davy Roll Company.
May 2004
EAF Bottom Ramming Mixes Designed for the Future – A Kronthaler.
UCAR Connex – Virtual Melt Shop Monitor – G Meehan, UCAR.
Development of New Binder System for Ladle Bricks – P Hartley, LWB.
Fuch’s New Furnace – R T Kenning, Fuchs.
Development at Tornio Melting Shop, Finland – J Yle-Niemi, Outokumpu.
Sliding Gates – Time for a Change – S Mills/C Kirby-Dyson, Pyrometric.
Electric Arc Steelmaking in the Middle East – A Perspective – B Short, Member.
Advances in Oxygen Utilisation in Electric Arc Steelmaking – J Batham, BOC.
October 2004
Ladle and EAF Refractory Developments for the Future – S Bates, Mayerton.
Overview of President’s Visit to Canada – S France, Outokumpu and K Badger.
Slab Conversion to Twin Strand Bloom Casting at Outokumpu – C Bradley-Smith, Outokumpu.
Control of Inclusion Formation for Improved Steel Properties – S Millman, Teesside Technology Centre, Corus.
Enhancing the Process Control of Steel – R Hall, Electronite.
Stainless Steelmaking – A Comparison of AOD and VOD Processes – R Cooke, Corus Engineering Steels.
February 2005
Developments in Chinese Electrodes – P Henschke, Henschke Electrodes.
VLB Burner Systems for Electric Arc Furnaces – L Hacquard, BSE.
New Insulation Concepts for Process Vessels in Iron and Steel Making – D Hill, Pyrotek.
Introduction to Vesuvius Refractory Developments for Specialist EAF Applications – J Ford, Vesuvius.
Radar and Ladle Bottoms (Avent Engineering) – M Allatt, Vesuvius.
May 2005
Partnerships in Electric Steelmaking – B Kull, RHI Refractories.
Benchmarking Ladle Refractory Linings – S M Kumar, Refratechnick.
Strategy for Steelmaking & Casting at Aldwarke – S Carey, Corus.
Global Steel & EAF Update – G Meehan, UCAR.
The New EAF at Creusot Metal – C Ouvradou, Creusot Metal, Arcelor.
Modern Slide Gate Refractories & Systems – M Barnfield, RHI Refractories.
EAF Dust Recycling Concept – O Jaeger, BUS Steel Services.
October 2005
New Tapping Method at SMACC – S France, Outokumpu.
Doloma Refractories for Continuous Casting – T Kreuzig, LWB Refractories.
Steel Atomisation at Ervin Amasteel – P Cartlidge, Ervin Amasteel.
February 2006
IFGL/Monocon Flow Control Refractories – P Bajoria, IFGL.
Fume Separation in the SMACC Melting Shop – C Ormston, Outokumpu.
Tundish Refractory Applications and Design – A Luftenegger.
A Quart Out of a Pint Pot – D Green.
UCAR Apollo Electrodes – G Meehan, UCAR.
Water Leaks in The Electric Arc Furnace – B Short.
April 2006
Siemens VAI an Introduction to the Company – F Wagener, Siemens VAI.
50 Years of the ESMG by Rudy Montgomery – K A Broome, Corus.
The Laser Range Finder – Blowback Prevention from EAF Sidewall Burners and Injectors – P Nyssen, CRM.
Remelted Steels Development Stocksbridge – R Ruddlestone, Corus.
EAF Taphole System – C Rahm, RHI.
Benefits of OK1 Business Model at Outokumpu – R Cooke, Outokumpu.
Advances in Steelmaking Furnaces – The Ultimate Furnace – B Villemin, Siemens VAI.
The Use of Imaging Technology for Monitoring Electrode Wear in the EAF – J Beaumont, Arcelor Profil.
Passion for Electric Steelmaking VAI Fuchs Services – M Huck, Siemens VAI.
October 2006
World Steelmaking Statistics – S Mackrell, ISSB.
New Concept for Slag Thickness and Freeboard Measurement – R Hall, Hereaus Electronite.
Gas Purging – M Beyer, RHI.
EMMG Visit Report – J Twiselton, Thamesteel.
Living with Change – T McGuinness, Corus Engineering Steels.
Practical Tundish Management – M Clark, Foseco.
February 2007
Environmental Issues for Steel – An R&D Perspective – L Payne, STC.
Quality and Refractory Enhancements on the Small Bloom Caster at CES. – F Faries/R Dolman, Corus Engineering Steels.
25 Years of Radioactivity in Scrap – D Harvey, STC.
Esch-Belval EAF Camera – P Nyssen, CRM.
The National Metals Technology Centre – J Patel, NAMTEC.
May 2007
Markets for Ferrous Scrap in Steelmaking – J Aylen, Manchester University.
Siemens VAI Ultimate EAF Operational Results – P Moxon, Siemens VAI.
An Overview of Dofasco Electric Furnace Shop – M Price, EMMG.
Aldwarke N Furnace Total Energy Performance – M Holmes, Corus Engineering Steels.
Fume Extraction Plant Improvements at SMACC – C Ormston, Outokumpu.
Chemical Energy Systems for EAF’s – C Vetterli, FC Technik.
New Furnace Development at Sheerness – Project Management the Sheerness Way – J Twiselton, Thamesteel.
Special Steelmaking in South America – W Meyer, Villares Metals.
October 2007
Developments in Ladle Refractories – M Berger, RHI.
Advanced Technology Solutions for Steelmakers – Frank Kemeny, Nupro/Nuflux
The New Celsa Melting Shop – M Greenfield, Celsa.
EMMG Visit Report – S Carey, Corus Engineering Steels.
February 2008
Ladle Gate Rotary System at Ervin Amasteel – P Cartlidge, Ervin Amasteel.
Developments in Raw Materials at Aldwarke Melting Shop – A Wilkinson, Corus Engineering Steels.
History and Future Development of Al Tuwairqi Steelmaking in the UK and Saudi Arabia – J Twiselton, Thamesteel