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NORTH AMERICAN#ErrorCOLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYABC Corp.Anytown, PAXV. CHARACTERIZING MILL AUTOMATION ( Cont.F. What Factors Are Most Important in Selecting Integration System Suppliers( Distribute 10 Points Among the Top Three )Flexibility to Choose Components Best for Application and Clien4 Application Experience 4 Proven Track RecordHas a Methodology for Project Commissioning that Involves Zero Downtim2 Price Other, Specify:G. How Important Would it be to Have a System Integrator that was Capable of Full Simulation andCommissioning with Minimal or No Impact on Production?( Indicate on Scale of 0-10 ) : 9H. Is the Present Level of Cold Mill Automation Adequate for Your Needs YesI. What Are the Current Cold Mill Problems That Are Related to Drives and Automation( Distribute 10 Points Among the Top Three )Requires Extensive MaintenancToo Limited a FunctionalityFrequent Motor FailuresDifficult to Trouble ShootFrequent Drive FailuresFrequent Cobblesx Other, Specify: None1. To What Extent Will Addressing These Problems Involve Drives and/or AutomationN/AJ. Are There Any Plans to Replace, Install New, or Upgrade Any Cold Rolling Mills Process ElectricalDrives,No1. If YES, Describe Plans in the Table Below*TCM = Tandem Mill; S = Single Stand Rev.; TM = Temper Mill; Z = Z Mill; LPCR = Linked Pickle / Cold Roll;CC = Tandem Mill with Continuous Entry End and Exit End**E = Electrical Drives / Power Supplies; PC = Mill Process Control; A = Supervisory AutomationType *N-New,or U-UpgradeScope **Approx.ValueIs MoneyAllocated?Yearof OrderK. Regarding Investment in the Cold Mill Drives, Controls, and Automation, What is Your Company'sStrategic Focus? ( Either as Main Drives, Level I or II, Real Time Cost, or IntegrationMark said the focus now is real time cost.October 2003NORTH AMERICAN COLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYPrepared by: AIM Market Research<strong>Page</strong> 12
NORTH AMERICANCOLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYXV. CHARACTERIZING MILL AUTOMATION ( Cont.L. Last Major Upgrade of Cold Mill Drives and Automatio1. Year of Implementation: 19962. Scope:New installation of all controls and automation.#ErrorABC Corp.Anytown, PA3. Supplier(s): G.E.4. Level of Satisfaction: 5 ( 0-10 )M. Comment:Mark said there are still some nagging unsolved problems with the automation system servers.N. What is a Typical Acceptable Rate of Return or Payback Criteria for Cold Mill Investment Projectsat the Present Time?15 MonthsXVI. MILL MAINTENANCEA. How Would You Characterize Your Current Maintenance Programx Very Good, Good, Adequate, or InadequateB. Could Your Cold Mill Maintenance Program Be Improved Yes1. How?Continue to develop maintenance practices that minimizes both scheduled and unscheduleddown time to improve mill output.C. What is the Availability of Your Line Excluding Scheduled Outages, Roll Changes, and so on > 96 %1. Which Area Do You Think to Improve?x Mechanical, x Electrical, or Operationala. Please Describe:Stress preventative and predictive maintenance programs.October 2003NORTH AMERICAN COLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYPrepared by: AIM Market Research<strong>Page</strong> 13
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