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Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 10:30 AM
ASC1.4

Kaiser Aluminum “State of the Art” Investments for Aerospace and High Strength Sheet and Plate

R. Nash, P. Ainsworth, Kaiser Aluminum, Spokane, WA; R. Parkinson, Kaiser Aluminum, Foothill Ranch, CA

Kaiser Aluminum is investing significantly at its Trentwood rolling mill to increase its capabilities to produce aerospace plate.    New facilities include “State of the Art” Solution Heat Treat furnaces, one of the most powerful stretchers in the world, and an advanced ultrasonic inspection system.    These investments will allow Kaiser to produce Aerospace quality plate up to 8.5 inches [216mm], for integrated affordable structures, and thickness up to 10 inches [250mm] for general engineering purposes.  This presentation is a review of Kaiser’s equipment and process capabilities to support the production of high quality aerospace plate and sheet.

Summary: Kaiser Aluminum is investing significantly at its Trentwood rolling mill to increase its capabilities to produce aerospace plate. New facilities include “State of the Art” Solution Heat Treat furnaces, one of the most powerful stretchers in the world, and an advanced ultrasonic inspection system. These investments will allow Kaiser to produce Aerospace quality plate up to 8.5 inches [216mm], for integrated affordable structures, and thickness up to 10 inches [250mm] for general engineering purposes. This presentation is a review of Kaiser’s equipment and process capabilities to support the production of high quality aerospace plate and sheet.