Slab Conditioning

Levy Designed, Built, and Runs the World's Most Modern Robotic Scarfing Plant

In 2002, Levy contracted with ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor to design, construct, and operate the world’s most modern steel surface conditioning facility. The facility deploys Levy proprietary technologies including a robotic scarfing unit to remove defects from slab surfaces, producing pharmaceutically clean slabs for automotive applications.

The facility, operated by Levy, scarfs up to 90K tons of steel slabs per month. The scarfing plant has been in operation since July 2003 and recently achieved the milestone of conditioning over 7,000,000 tons. Since startup, the mill has realized improved quality, yield savings, and a reduction in ongoing operating costs.