Hot Rolling

Hot Strip Mill Scheduler

Precise and Efficient Scheduling in Hot Rolling Mills

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Elevating Steel Production with Precise and Efficient Hot Strip Mill Scheduling

The Hot Strip Mill Scheduler is an innovative solution specifically crafted to optimize hot strip mill operations by generating optimal rolling sequences. Developed to address the complex challenges of scheduling, it empowers supply chain teams, quality and operations managers in the steel industry to streamline mill operations, reduce costs, and consistently deliver high-quality products “On Time” and “In Full.”

Combining a user-friendly interface with powerful scheduling algorithms, the Hot Strip Mill Scheduler manages critical variables such as slab yard inventory, coil order priorities, and strict sequencing rules for grade, thickness, and width transitions. By intelligently sequencing slabs to minimize waste and maximize throughput, it ensures that every rolling campaign operates at peak efficiency.

Adaptable to dynamic production environments, the Hot Strip Mill Scheduler keeps planning aligned with evolving business strategies and customer requirements. The result is improved resource utilization, reduced downtime, and consistently high-quality output—making it an indispensable asset for competitive, high-volume steel production.

Key Features of the Hot Strip Mill Scheduler

  • Flexible Schedule Creation: Quickly build and adjust rolling plans to adapt to production changes
  • KPI-Driven Optimization: Schedule generation guided by key performance indicators
  • Advanced Heuristics: Intelligent algorithms for precise sequence and transition planning
  • Centralized Rule Management: One place to define and control scheduling rules and priorities
  • User-Centric Interface: Simple, intuitive design for efficient use with minimal training
  • Seamless System Integration: Connects with Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 automation for end-to-end coordination

Key Benefits of the Hot Strip Mill Scheduler

  • Flexible Schedule Creation: Quickly build and adjust rolling plans to adapt to production changes
  • KPI-Driven Optimization: Schedule generation guided by key performance indicators
  • Advanced Heuristics: Intelligent algorithms for precise sequence and transition planning
  • Centralized Rule Management: One place to define and control scheduling rules and priorities
  • User-Centric Interface: Simple, intuitive design for efficient use with minimal training
  • Seamless System Integration: Connects with Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 automation for end-to-end coordination
An HMI screen displays production scheduling and planning in a Hot Strip Mill, managed by a Level 3 system. This setup ensures that the end customer receives consistent strip quality from order placement through to delivery.

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The Hot Strip Mill Scheduler is built from the Production Management module “Production Planning & Scheduling”

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