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NORTH AMERICAN#ErrorCOLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYABC Corp.Anytown, PAVI. ASSESSING THE ADEQUACY OF THE EXISTING MILL EQUIPMENT ( Cont. )2. If YES, What Type of Operating Improvements or Equipment Upgrades Would Provide You withtheN/A3. Will Current Capacity be Sufficient for Future Needs No4. Describe the Following Process Control Systemsa. Do You Have a Means to Control Gauge on this Cold Mill Yes(1) Indicated Type: Mechanical Screw Downs x Hydraulic Cylinders(2) Gauge Performance: * Q - 1/4; H - 1/2; F - FullLengthTolerance (ASTM or Percent)(Feet)ASTM (Q, H, F)* Percent of Tolerance RolledHead EndBody< 50XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXQTail End 15 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX(3) Is this Adequate? Yes(a) If NO, what is the Anticipated RequirementN/A(4) (Particularly if You Need 1/4 ASTM Thickness Tolerance) How Do You Confirm that YouMeet This Tolerance All the Way Across the Strip?Bill said they only can monitor and confirm the tolerance at the centerline using the x-ray gauge.October 2003NORTH AMERICAN COLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYPrepared by: AIM Market ResearchPage 5