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With the addition of three state-of-the-art Achenbach foil mills, Xiashun Aluminum Foil Company in China is not only the biggest independent foil producer in Asia, but is now one of the leading manufacturers of light-gauge aluminum foil in the world.
Articles
Rolling Mill Automation: Taking Advantage of Explicit (Open) Software Architecture
By George Fodor, ABB Automation Technology
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Hot Metal Gas Forming of Aluminum for Manufacturing Vehicle Structural Components
By Joseph C. Benedyk
Page 16
Norandal Six High Mill Upgrade
By Graham Conway, Tino Domanti, and Terry Gerber, IAS
Page 20
Timing Calculations for Double Puller Systems in Aluminum Extrusion
By Roy Hollis
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Laser Peening and Laser Peenforming
By Lloyd Hackel, Lawrence Livermore National Lab
Page 30
Industry Interview
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Directory of Flat Rolled Aluminum Equipment Mfgrs. and Suppliers
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