METAL - International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials

Conference Proceedings - METAL 2016

25th Anniversary International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials
May 25th - 27th 2016 / Hotel Voronez I, Brno, Czech Republic, EU
www.metalconference.eu
ISSN: 2694-9296
ISBN: 978-80-87294-67-3
Proceedings of the conference were published in Web of Science and Scopus.

25th Anniversary International Conference on Metallurgy and Materials METAL 2016 was held on May 25th - 27th 2016 traditionally in Brno. From 450 registered participants, 418 persons from 21 countries attended the conference (233 participants from the Czech Republic, 113 from Poland, 17 from Slovakia, 13 from Russian Federation, 9 from Romania, 9 from Turkey, 4 from Austria, as well as Germany, Algeria, France or Denmark). The participants presented 140 lectures and 249 posters. The conference was divided into six sessions and poster session due to the topics:

Number of papers:
Plenary session (2 papers); Commercial presentation (1 paper); Session A (15 papers, 21 posters); Session B (19 papers, 33 posters); Session C (24 papers, 46 posters); Session D (24 papers, 33 posters); Session E (36 papers, 51 posters); Session F (19 papers, 65 posters); Publication of paper (without attendance)1 paper 

Presentation of companies:
Thermo-Calc Software AB - sponsor (exhibitor)
Linde Gas a.s. (exhibitor)
Zwick Roell CZ s.r.o. (exhibitor)
COMTES FHT a.s.
Česká společnost pro nové materiály a technologie
MSV - Veletrhy Brno
Regionální materiálově technologické výzkumné centrum
ŽĎAS a.s.

On Thursday afternoon took place the accompanying program, which included the Cruise ship on the Brno dam, the visit of the Brno Planetarium, VIDA! Science centre or Villa Löw-Beer. The participants were greatly appreciated of this.

The first day was held in Voronez I Restaurant Social evening with wine tasting of South Moravia with accompanied by Swing quartet. Celebratory cake baked for the occasion of the anniversary was served. The following evening took place at Moravska chalupa Beer party with grilling meat.

In the poster session, almost 250 posters took part in a contest for the best poster. 3 prizes and five honorable mentions were announced based on the evaluation of chairmen of sessions. Winners were awarded the diplomas and practical gifts. 

Winners of Poster session:
1st price - CHAUVEAU Florent - ERAMET RESEARCH, Trappes, France, EU
2nd price - MRZYGŁÓD Barbara - AGH University of Science and Technology, Cracow, Poland, EU
3rd price - OPĚLA Petr - VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, EU

Honorable mentions:
DOJKA Malwina - Silesian University of Technology, Polsko, EU
VOJTĚCH Dalibor - Vysoká škoda chemicko-technologická v Praze, Česká republika, EU
KUSMIČ David - Univerzita obrany, Brno, Česká republika, EU
ZÝKA Jiří - UJP PRAHA, a.s., Česká republika, EU
PAPADATU Carmen Penelopi - "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Rumunsko, EU

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REHACEK Petr VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic, EU, perehacek@gmail.com
Abstract: In metallurgy we can meet with different projects, for example research projects, investment projects, educational projects, strategic - development projects and the like. Project management is the focus of many other industries and by branch, who share their resources and experiences. [..] Read more
ODLANICKA-POCZOBUTT Monika Silesian University of Technology, Gliwice, Poland, EU, modlanicka@polsl.pl
Co-authors: KULIŃSKA Ewa
Abstract: Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) is used by organizations to prevent and overcome the effects of defects that occur in the construction and manufacturing processes. Applying this method consists in studying all possible faults before approving of the construction solution. [..] Read more
BAHENSKÝ Ivo VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic, EU, ivo.bahensky@vsb.cz
Co-authors: ŠPIČKA Ivo ZIMNÝ Ondřej ŠPIČKOVÁ Dagmar SIKOROVÁ Andrea
Abstract: Hot-blast stove is apparatus for preheating air blown into a blast furnace, an important step in raising the efficiency of iron processing. Physical model of 4 hot-blast stoves is created on a small scale. [..] Read more
BALON Petr VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Ostrava, Czech Republic, EU, petr.balon.st@vsb.cz, jana.buchtova@vsb.cz
Co-authors: BUCHTOVÁ Jana
Abstract: The paper describes a case study of the application of SMED methodology in a chosen enterprise dealing with production of deep drawn steel parts for automotive industry. Acronym SMED stands for "Single Minute Exchange of Die". [..] Read more
BARAN Joanna Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, joanna_baran@sggw.pl, marcin_wysokinski@sggw.pl
Co-authors: WYSOKIŃSKI Marcin
Abstract: The article presents efficiency and labour productivity analysis of Polish metal industry in 2010-2014. The main purpose of this paper is to compare the efficiency of 12 branch manufacturing metal products in Poland. [..] Read more
BRZEZIŃSKI Stanislaw Czestochowa University of Technology, Faculty of Management, Czestochowa, Poland, EU
Co-authors: KLIMECKA-TATAR Dorota
Abstract: The paper presents the analysis of the machines efficiency use on the basis of an OEE coefficient for various periods of production for the company engaged in the manufacture of complex metal products. The Overall Equipment Effectiveness was assessed before and after changes improving the position of forming and after the implementation of the new shape of the forming matrix. [..] Read more
SAMOLEJOVA Andrea VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Ostrava, Czech Republic, EU, andrea.samolejova@vsb.cz, martin.cech@vsb.cz
Co-authors: CECH Martin
Abstract: The article deals with staff training and development in metallurgical and collaborating companies. Based on a survey of HR departments of those companies, conducted during 2015, the practices in staff training and development have been analyzed, focusing on the methods used, planning and the role of this area in HR management. [..] Read more
CZAJKOWSKA Agnieszka Kielce University of Technology, Kielce, Poland, EU, a_czajkowska@o2.pl
Co-authors: STASIAK-BETLEJEWSKA Renata
Abstract: Functioning of the quality management system plays only an indirect role in ensuring of a required product quality. Analysis and identification of the product quality determinants is essential for improvement of the steel products quality and its production processes implemented through corrective and preventive actions. [..] Read more
DZIUBA Szymon T. Wroclaw University of Economics, Faculty of Engineering and Economics, Department of Labour and Industrial Relations, ul. Komandorska 118-120, 53-345 Wroclaw, Poland, szymon.dziuba@ue.wroc.pl
Co-authors: INGALDI Manuela
Abstract: Employees are one of the most important resources of the metallurgical companies. They bring to the company their education, knowledge, skills, their experience. [..] Read more
FRISCHER Robert VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic, EU, robert.frischer@vsb.cz
Co-authors: POLLAK Milos SVEC Pavel TUHY Tomas
Abstract: This paper is focused on problems with operative control support with usage of object localization in heterogeneous industrial environments. There is presented usage of specialized localization and identification electronic systems and logistic methods, development of own localization units with usage of standard GPS and GSM systems, including device testing in various industrial environment. [..] Read more
FURMAN Joanna Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy, Katowice, Poland, EU, joanna.furman@polsl.pl, marzena.kuczynska-chalada@polsl.pl
Co-authors: KUCZYŃSKA-CHAŁADA Marzena
Abstract: An important element of manufacturing process is the technical system which is aimed at maintaining the company's production capacity for a constant and a high level. The number of failures and downtime of production resources are crucial issues that directly affect the productivity of the whole production system. [..] Read more
GAJDZIK Bożena Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy, Katowice, Poland, EU, bozena.gajdzik@polsl.pl
Abstract: The publication presents changes in the size of steel production in the Polish steel industry for the period 1990-2014. Poland started to transform the economic system in 1990 (the beginnings of a market economy). [..] Read more
GÓRSKA Monika Czestochowa University of Technology Department of Production Management and Logistics, av. Armii Krajowej 19, Częstochowa, Poland, EU
Abstract: The paper presents the use of audit as a tool to improve the operation of a metal sector company. The issue of significance of performed audits and their impact on the operations has also been raised. [..] Read more
GRABOWSKA Sandra Silesian University of Technology, Faculty of Materials Engineering and Metallurgy, Katowice, Poland, EU, sandra.grabowska@polsl.pl
Abstract: In the turbulently changing environment metallurgical enterprises are forced to search for the most effective methods of monitoring and detecting changes in the environment, to take effective adaptation activities leading to a continuous build competitive advantage. The observed increase of competitiveness and globalization, as well as carrying out a mergers and acquisitions, have influence on the search for new methods, techniques and management tools. The knowledge development based on the economy, expressed through intense transfer and fusion of innovation, have substantially influence on the changes of the  models and business processes. [..] Read more
HOFBRUCKEROVÁ Zdenka VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czech Republic, EU, zdenka.hofbruckerova@vsb.cz, petra.halfarova@vsb.cz, tereza.divinova.st@vsb.cz
Co-authors: HALFAROVÁ Petra DIVINOVÁ Tereza
Abstract: Metallurgical companies is among the industry leaders in the Czech Republic. Many of them are large suppliers of the state. [..] Read more
Hoffová Gabriela VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava, Faculty of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, 17. listopadu 15, 708 33 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic, EU, lei003@vsb.cz, lucie.frischerova@vsb.cz, pavel.svec@vsb.cz, milan.heger@vsb.cz
Co-authors: Frischerova Lucie Švec Pavel Heger Milan
Abstract: The project is focused on the manufacture of test equipment for industrial continuous heating furnace. Using this measuring device, you can specify the parameters of the heating for the optimization of the temperature regimes. [..] Read more
HOLMAN David SKODA AUTO University, Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, EU, david.holman@savs.cz, radim.lenort@savs.cz, david.stas@savs.cz, pavel.wicher@savs.cz
Co-authors: LENORT Radim STAŠ David WICHER Pavel DIEIEV Oleksii
Abstract: The aim of the article is to apply system thinking as the actual source of best practice innovation solution from automotive industry to increase the competitiveness of metallurgic industry. Systems thinking and system theory are currently widely used in a variety of subjects in fields such as computing, engineering, information science, manufacturing, management, sustainable development and the environment. [..] Read more
INGALDI Manuela Czestochowa University of Technology, Faculty of Management, Institute of Production Engineering, al. Armii Krajowej 19b p.309z, 42-200 Czestochowa, Poland, manuela@gazeta.pl
Co-authors: DZIUBA Szymon T.
Abstract: The success of the metallurgical industry depends on personality of its managers, their personal ability, and charisma. A manager is someone who makes important decisions concerning the company and its operations, who determines the purposes and prepares plans for the future. [..] Read more
JELINKOVA Martina University of Pardubice, Faculty of Chemical technology, Pardubice, Czech Republic, EU
Co-authors: MUNZAROVA Simona LOSTAKOVA Hana
Abstract: Within CSR (corporate social responsibility), one of the key areas is certainly its communication towards all the involved parties (stakeholders). CSR communication can then be used as an effective marketing tool increasing, in the eyes of the business partners, the company’s prestige and contributes to its positive reputation. [..] Read more
JURSOVÁ Simona VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Centre ENET, Czech Republic, EU, simona.jursova@vsb.cz, stanislav.honus@vsb.cz, pavlina.pustejovska@vsb.cz
Co-authors: HONUS Stanislav PUSTĚJOVSKÁ Pavlína
Abstract: Reducibility of raw materials such as iron ore and sinter is a significant parameter characterizing the quality of input materials of blast furnace feedstock. It is considered to be a tool for optimizing of production process in shaft aggregates referring to economical production of pig iron. [..] Read more
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