This handbook comes with over 240 short (one page each) solidification analysis reports. It is the result of using of software tools and predictive models for solidification analysis and validation data in order to optimize the steel ingot solidification and so, minimize internal defects of the ingot.

The solidification isotherms, axial porosity and A-segregation reports cover ingots:

• weighing between 5.0T and 10.0T (10,000-20,000 lbs);

• shapes including round, corrugated, and rectangular ingots;

• steel grades such as AISI 1008, 1015, 1026, 1045, 1060, and 1075.

The focus in incuded reports is on axial porosity and A-segregation, which significantly impact internal quality and mechanical properties. These reports include segregation area ratio (Rs) and segregation intensity (Is), providing quantitative measures to select ingots with minimal internal defects.