In Thin Slab Casting, the steel is cast directly to slabs with a thickness between 1.2 and 2.4 in (30 and 60 mm), instead of slabs with a thickness of 4.72-11.8 in (120-300 mm). Thin slab or strip casting processes reduce the steel rolling energy needs significantly. This technology enables faster production of thin products. It results in considerable savings in capital cost outlay, completion and delivery times and energy costs.