Demonstrates the widespread use of the latest scientific techniques in steelmaking. As an example of this progress the changeover from open hearth to electric steelmaking is examined. Deals with the computer control of electric power, methods of quality control and improvements to steelmaking practice.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010230
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial efficiency
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Quality control
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Steel founding
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Steel industry and trade - Great Britain
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Computer science
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)