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Billet Process and Equipment 152 BP Standardization in Metal Analysis - No Longer an Option Denis Choquette -- Alcan International Limited, Canada Decades ago Alcan’s standardization program began controlling aluminum alloys’ chemical composition by Spark OES (Optical Emission Spectrometry). Casting units were invited to join the Quality Assurance Network program to identify/implement metal analysis best practices. Important value-added activities are discussed that proved effective over time, serving metal suppliers and their customers in an ever-changing world where a continuous-improvement approach is no longer an option. |
