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STAINLESS STEEL SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS

STAINLESS STEEL CONCAST BLOOMS

For your feedstock needs for rolling wire rod or bar, and as various forging applications.

Marcegaglia Long Products’ concast blooms application include feedstock for rolling wire rod or bar, as well as certain forging applications. We provide consistent high-quality and delivery reliability for a wide range of ferritic, austenitic, duplex, heat resistant, and precipitation hardening stainless steels.

Why concast blooms?
• Consistent surface, centerline, and cast quality
• Expert technical support for customer processing
• Industry-leading variety of grades (including tailored grades)
• Full product traceability
• Reliable delivery performance

Applications
• Wire rod and bar production
• Forging applications

How using SMACC bloom reduces yield loss in forging?

Using bloom:
• Cut precise lengths to minimize wastage
• Optimize length of bloom to your needs

Using ingot:
• Removing head and tail results in waste
• Tapered sides require more processing

>10% yield benefit by using blooms in forging
Surface finish
Thickness (mm)
Width (mm)
Length (mm)
Black
300
400
2,000–12,000
Black
260
462
2,000–12,000