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NORTH AMERICAN#ErrorCOLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYABC Corp.Anytown, PAVII. THICKNESS GAUGES (Cont.)L. Would You Be Willing to Pay a Little More "Up Front" for a Thickness Measuring Systemthat is Very Reliable and Accurate, and Will Remain So Far for the Life of the Gauge? YesM. When Choosing a Thickness Gauge Manufacturer, is the Fact that aCompany has been Manufacturing Gauges for More than 23 Years Important? NoN. Is the Stability of the Company an Important Factor YesO. Comment:Bill said he has not concentrated on x-ray suppliers to a great degree. He said the x-ray suppliers in general lackproficient technical support personnel. He said he would like one supplier to be responsible for the upkeep andcalibration of all the existing gauges, but has concerns for expertise. He said he feels the few suppliers' equipment iscomparable.VIII. FLATNESSA. How Do You Control Flatness? None CVC Rolls x Bending x Multi-zone SpraysOther, Specify:B. Do You Measure Flatness in "I" Units? Yes1. If YES, What is Typical: 5-6 Best: 5-62. If NO, How Do You Express or Measure Flatness?N/AC. Is This Adequate? Yes1. If NO, What is the Anticipated Requirement?N/AD. Regarding Profile, What is Your Current Situation % or .00 per inch1. Is This Adequate?a. If NO, What is Required?E. Comment:Bill said they monitor the stress on the rolls andIX. IF QUALITY IS A MAJOR ISSUEA. What Are Your Main Concerns Regarding Strip Surface?Roll Marks, SliversB. What is Required to Get the Quality Needed?Vigilance in hot and cold rolling and slab preparation.X. RELATED COLD MILL EQUIPMENTA. Where is the Coil Prep Station? Cold Mill Entry, Coil End Prep at the Process Line,Seperate Prep Station, x None, or Other, Specify:B. What is the Type of Payoff Reel? Cone, x Expanding Mandrel,Double Expanding Mandrel, o Other, Specify:October 2003NORTH AMERICAN COLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYPrepared by: AIM Market Research<strong>Page</strong> 7
NORTH AMERICAN#ErrorCOLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYABC Corp.Anytown, PAXI. MILL EQUIPMENT COMPETITIVE ANALYSISA. Who Are the Leading Firms You Would Consider as a Supplier of Cold Rolling Mill Equipment Systems1. Danieli2. SMS3.B. How Would You Rate These Suppliers? ( On a Scale of 0-10 )Supplier FactorSupplier Track RecordPriceSystem EngineeringTechnical SupportG.E.G.E.9 99 99 99 9C. Comment:Bill said the suppliers have very good industry reputations and he based his ratings on theirsuccesses. He also said there is good used equipment on the market.XII. SPEED / LENGTH MEASUREMENT SENSORA. Are You Currently Using Laser Velocimeters or Other Non-contactSpeed / Length Sensors in Tandem Cold Mill, Temper Mills, or OtherIf YES,1. How Many Do You Have 22. Who are the Manufacturer(s)? Teck3. Are You Satisfied with Their Performance? Yes4. Comment:Sid Haymour said the sensors perform well and are serviced by his electrical group.YesOctober 2003NORTH AMERICAN COLD ROLLING MARKET STUDYPrepared by: AIM Market Research<strong>Page</strong> 8
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