The informative session, featuring a renowned
international extrusion expert, was an insightful experience for the
participants and provided several insights into the complex process of
extrusion
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium
producer, has hosted its third technical masterclass, focusing on enhancing
innovation and efficiency within the extrusion industry. The session, titled
‘The Metallurgy of Extrusion’, drew nearly 200 participants globally, including
registrations from the USA, UK, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Spain,
Mexico, Qatar, UAE, Greece, Portugal, Belgium, and India. Mr. Jonathan
Pangborn, a globally acclaimed extrusion expert and Technical Advisor on Billet
Extrusion for Vedanta Aluminium, led the masterclass. This is the latest in the
company’s bouquet of offerings for customers, including new product
development, new application development, market development, technical
knowledge sharing, and much more.
Vedanta Aluminium is India’s leading producer and
exporter of top-quality billets, offering a wide range of choices, including
the 1xxx, 3xxx, and 6xxx alloy series, to the global extrusion industry,
tailored to their needs. With a production capacity of 580 kt per annum, the
company’s billets are manufactured using world-class technology from Wagstaff,
Inc. (US) and Hertwich Engineering GmbH (Austria). Previously, the company
launched a special range of High Speed Billets that can improve extrusion speeds
by at least 25% with zero compromises in the strength of the extruded profile.
Attesting to their high quality and sustainable provenance, Vedanta Aluminium’s
products are the first in the country to be verified as environmentally
sustainable by the Environment Product Declaration (EPD) International and also
certified for quality by the Bureau of Indian Standards. Additionally, its
aluminium smelter and captive power plant in Jharsuguda has been certified
against the Aluminium Stewardship Initative (ASI) Performance Standard.
Extrusion is a vital manufacturing process for
shaping aluminium into various forms with uniform cross-sections and a crucial
step in aluminium’s journey towards powering several important applications in
today’s world. The masterclass serves as an informational cornerstone for
Vedanta Aluminium's customers, providing insights into the intricate process of
extrusion. By delving into alloy chemistry, temperature control design, process
enhancements, and more, the session equipped participants with crucial knowledge
about extrusion. Understanding these details empowers customers to leverage
aluminium extrusion more effectively, enhancing their product quality and
operational efficiency. This technical expertise aids in developing innovative
solutions tailored to their specific industry needs, positioning Vedanta
Aluminium's clients at the forefront of advancements in the extrusion industry.
Highlighting the company’s sharp focus on ensuring
customer delight, Mr. John Slaven, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said, “Catering to our
customers' dynamic needs is at the core of Vedanta Aluminium's business
approach. Our pursuit of excellence in aluminium production is matched by our
dedication to delivering unparalleled value to our customers. In addition to
continuous product improvement, high-quality manufacturing, and customer
empowerment, we also strive to elevate industry standards through technical
partnerships, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning opportunities.”
Reflecting on the universal applications of
aluminium, Mr. Jonathan Pangborn, Technical Advisor - Extrusion,
Vedanta Aluminium, said, “I see aluminium extrusion as a pivotal element in our modern
lives, seamlessly incorporated into most of our gadgets, vehicles, and living
spaces. As we strive towards creating a sustainable future, the continuous
advancement of aluminium applications gains even more significance, playing a
key role in ongoing decarbonization initiatives across various industries. The
need to share this knowledge is essential; it equips industry leaders with the
means to embrace innovation and encourages a shared commitment to
sustainability.”
Aluminium is the world's second-most crucial metal
today, boasting exceptional properties like a high strength-to-weight ratio,
remarkable design flexibility, corrosion resistance, electrical conductivity,
and perpetual recyclability. The flexibility of aluminium, combined with the
adaptability of the extrusion process, not only improves product quality but
also boosts productivity. Aluminium's capacity to be extruded into intricate
shapes with precision makes it an optimal material for design applications demanding
the utmost versatility from a cross-sectional perspective. This uniqueness in
the aluminium extrusion industry comes with specialised requirements.
Applications spanning aviation, automobiles, building & construction,
infrastructure, and more necessitate extruders to master aluminium properties,
ensuring both speed and top-notch quality to stay competitive.
Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, is India’s largest producer of aluminium, manufacturing more than half of India’s aluminium i.e., 2.29 million tonnes in FY23. It is a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications in core industries. Vedanta Aluminium ranks 2nd in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) 2022 world rankings for aluminium industry, a reflection of its sustainable development practices. With its world-class aluminium smelters, alumina refinery and power plants in India, the company fulfils its mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium as the ‘Metal of the Future’ for a greener tomorrow. www.vedantaaluminium.com
