Annealing Department, British Aluminium

Maker
Miller, W B
Production date
1980s
 Description
Coils about to be picked up by the charging machine ready for presentation into the annealing furnace.

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Department
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Collection
British Alcan/Business Group
Maker
Production date
1980s
Subject place
British Alcan/David's Loan/Bainsford/Falkirk area
Subject notes
Depending on the final gauge required the coils could require up to five passes through the Cold mill. The aluminium could harden between passes and the annealing process was used to soften the aluminium prior to further passes through the mill.
Accession number
P44708

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