Fabrik Process Technology
Fabrik has been involved in steel research and product development for nearly three decades. Fabrik’s Process Technology Section harnesses its profound process expertise and state-of-the-art lab facilities to aid customers in crafting optimal and environmentally responsible applications.
In addition, our specialists offer computational modeling, technical support, and failure analysis to bolster Fabrik’s research endeavors and operations across the entire business spectrum – from ironmaking to finishing processes.
- Our Approach to Price: Transparency and Predictability
Our approach to pricing is centered around transparency and accountability. We believe that it is essential for our clients to have a clear understanding of the costs associated with their project. This is why we take great care to provide as much cost certainty as possible, regardless of the complexity of the case or transaction. Our focus is on building long-lasting, trustworthy relationships based on ethical and outcome-driven principles.
Delivering Value as defined by clients
Steelmaking and Casting
The Steelmaking and Casting Team actively seeks prospects, assesses technologies, and aids in adopting novel processes. They play a pivotal role in projects focused on refining process control models, optimizing energy and mass usage economically, integrating advanced technologies for enhanced capabilities, and ensuring consistent product quality and efficiency.
Additionally, the team contributes significantly to on-site operational enhancements by visiting facilities to guarantee the successful implementation of key improvements.
Steelmaking and Casting
The Steelmaking and Casting Team actively seeks prospects, assesses technologies, and aids in adopting novel processes. They play a pivotal role in projects focused on refining process control models, optimizing energy and mass usage economically, integrating advanced technologies for enhanced capabilities, and ensuring consistent product quality and efficiency.
Additionally, the team contributes significantly to on-site operational enhancements by visiting facilities to guarantee the successful implementation of key improvements.
Materials Technology and Modeling
The Materials Technology Team supports meticulous equipment selection, design, repair, and maintenance for dependable and secure performance throughout Fabrik’s operations. They specialize in examining failures of metallic and refractory materials, material validation, and tailored application advice.
Meanwhile, the Modeling Team concentrates on real-time computational modeling and engineering to back research across ironmaking, steelmaking, casting, rolling, and sheet finishing operations.
Our approach to pricing is guided by a strong commitment to ethics, a focus on delivering positive outcomes, and the establishment of lasting, trustworthy relationships with everyone who trusts us and who we serve as fiduciaries.
We have a two prong approach to costing: predictability of price and measure of value.
- Review the value of the best case outcome, worst case outcome and the median. Commensurate the size of the case or transaction, we carry out an early matter assessment.
- Create a Work Breakdown Structure i.e. we break down the project into smaller, more manageable components.
- the hierarchy of deliverables,
- sub-deliverables
- tasks, and activities.
- The WBS diagram clearly shows the relationships between each component and provides a roadmap for the project
Mechanical Testing Facilities
At our Mechanical Testing facilities, we leverage automated equipment for conducting essential tests such as tensile and hardness measurements. These tests play a pivotal role in establishing the mechanical attributes of materials, bolstering product development and aiding customer projects. Our array of testing frames spans from 5 to 220 kip, encompassing both tensile testing and stress- or strain-controlled fatigue testing.
Electrical Steels Laboratory
The Electrical Steels Laboratory at Fabrik encompasses a range of processing and testing amenities. These are geared towards assessing cold-rolled magnetic lamination steels, which find application in producing motors, transformers, ballasts, and various electrical apparatuses. Within our laboratory, you’ll find QDA furnaces, AC and DC magnetic testers, and an interlaminar resistance tester—critical tools for our comprehensive evaluation processes.
Cold-Rolling
Laboratory
Within our Cold-Rolling Laboratory, you’ll find a Bliss four-high single-stand cold reduction mill. This mill can process strips up to 12 inches wide, achieving up to 500 fpm speeds. It’s meticulously equipped with instrumentation to capture all pertinent engineering data tied to the cold-rolling process. The facility employs a range of work rolls, optimizing rolling operations throughout Fabrik. Furthermore, it serves as a platform for refining techniques for new sheet and tin-mill products while facilitating the assessment of various cold-rolling oils.