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Artificial neural networks applied to the aluminum industry

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62059/LatArXiv.preprints.154

Keywords:

Aluminum, Machine learning, Artificial intelligence, Artificial neural networks

Abstract

Artificial neural networks (ANN) are used in the aluminum industry to optimize production processes, improve product quality and predict equipment failures. For example, in aluminum smelting, ANNs can be used to monitor the temperature of the smelting furnace, monitor the solidification process, and predict when preventive maintenance is needed on machinery. Likewise, in the detection of defects in products, in the quality control of sheets. ANNs can also predict mechanical properties such as strength, hardness or ductility of laminated materials. For example, ANNs can be trained to predict the microstructure resulting from a rolling process based on parameters such as temperature, rolling speed, and applied pressure. They can also be used to predict properties of the electrolytic bath, anodic properties, in general everything related to the electrolytic process.

Author Biography

  • Rafael Tosta, Investigador en CVG Alcasa

    Dept. Investigación y Desarrollo

    Investigaador

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