Angang Lianzhong Stainless Steel has achieved a major milestone in intelligent manufacturing with the successful launch of its self-developed short-process stainless steel production just-in-time (JIT) system. Since entering operation in April 2025, the new system has significantly improved production efficiency and set a new benchmark for digital transformation in the stainless steel industry.
According to company data, the average casting cycle has been shortened by 25.8 minutes, while overall production efficiency has increased by 5.13%. These improvements mark a new stage in smart and coordinated short-process stainless steel production and provide a replicable digital model for the wider industry.
Addressing Industry Challenges with Smart Manufacturing
In recent years, the global stainless steel industry has faced growing challenges, including smaller order volumes, greater product variety, faster delivery requirements, and stricter low-carbon targets. Traditional production models often suffer from poor coordination between processes, unstable production rhythms, and energy waste caused by idle equipment, limiting efficiency and sustainable growth.
To overcome these issues, Angang Lianzhong focused on value creation and refined cost management. By combining standardization, intelligent automation, precise process control, and low-cost operations, the company developed a tailored solution for short-process stainless steel manufacturing.
Five Core Systems Powering the New Production Model
The new JIT system is built around five integrated systems: production cycle optimization, intelligent scheduling, process control, off-peak power utilization, and performance evaluation. Supported by ten key technological innovations, the system enables lean and intelligent control across the entire production flow—from scrap charging to steel billet casting.
One of the system’s standout features is its dynamic scheduling model based on bottleneck processes. This innovation effectively resolves common challenges such as equipment mismatch, raw material fluctuations, and complex process routes. As a result, production runs more smoothly, coordination between processes improves, and overall efficiency increases.
Strong Economic and Sustainability Benefits
Beyond efficiency gains, the system has delivered clear economic benefits while supporting sustainability goals. It enables more accurate control of resource consumption, reduces unnecessary energy use, and optimizes production planning. These improvements strengthen Angang Lianzhong’s competitiveness while aligning with the stainless steel industry’s transition toward digitalization and low-carbon manufacturing.
Implications for the Stainless Steel Industry
Angang Lianzhong’s achievement highlights how intelligent short-process production can help stainless steel producers respond to changing market demands and environmental pressures. As more mills seek higher efficiency, lower emissions, and flexible production, digital solutions like this JIT system are expected to play an increasingly important role across the global stainless steel supply chain.
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