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This video shows annealing of stainless steel tubing using Ambrell induction heating system. EKOHEAT 50 kW/30 kHz heating system is used for heating the stainless steel tubes. The tube is heated for ...

DEARBORN, Mich. – The hot strip mill, as well as annealing and tempering operations at the AK Steel Dearborn Works plant are being permanently shut down, the parent company Cleveland-Cliffs announced ...

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