An Aluminum slab refers to a thick, rectangular block or plate of aluminum. It is typically produced through the casting process, where molten aluminum is poured into a mold and allowed to solidify into a solid slab form. Aluminum slabs serve as the primary input material for rolling mills, where they are rolled into thinner sheets or coils. The slabs are heated and passed through a series of rolling mills that apply pressure to reduce the thickness and increase the length of the aluminum, creating sheets of different gauges. These rolled aluminum sheets find applications in industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods.

Aluminum slabs are sometimes used in tooling and mold making processes. They can be machined into molds, dies, or tooling components used in various manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, die casting, and forming. Aluminum's properties, such as good thermal conductivity and dimensional stability, make it suitable for tooling applications. Aluminum slabs provide a starting point for further processing into different forms, such as sheets, profiles, billets, or components, depending on the desired application and manufacturing process. Their versatility, combined with aluminum's lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and recyclable properties, makes them a valuable material in numerous industries.

Slab cross-section, unlike bloom and billet, is not square but rectangular (usually 230 mm thick, 1.25 m wide, and 12 mm long). Slabs are used to make Steel sheets, plates, and so on. The importance of manufacturing aluminum slabs among various steel products cannot be ignored. In addition to the fact that the production of the aluminum slab with world quality has caused us to witness the preparation and manufacture of various steel products with different applications and special brands. 

In the Middle east and Iran, different sectors of steel products are active, and to continue their activities, they need to maintain their relationship with the producers of this product and meet their needs. The production of steel products is done in three different sectors. Sponge iron and sometimes scrap iron and casting it in special casting molds, produce products called billets and slabs and then provide the possibility of manufacturing different steel sections using these two products.

Although most of the crude steel production in the world is produced by the blast furnace method, for various reasons, the use of the electric furnace method, especially in Iran, is more justifiable. This product is also used in the manufacture of steel sheets, plates, and so on. Slabs are also one of the intermediate products used by some steel mills, which are used to produce sheets. Therefore, machines with special facilities should be used to cut this product. It should also be noted that billets and slabs are the brands of 22 steel products that are used in the manufacture of various types of sections and steel products. 

Aluminum slabs can be used to manufacture large structural components in various industries, including construction, transportation, and marine sectors. These slabs can be machined, cut, and welded to fabricate structural elements such as beams, plates, panels, and support structures in buildings, bridges, ships, and offshore structures. Aluminum slabs are employed in the production of heat exchangers. The slabs are machined and formed into the desired shape to create heat exchanger plates. These plates provide a surface for efficient heat transfer in applications such as radiators, air conditioning systems, and industrial heat exchangers.

Also, the great importance and application of this product in various industries have led to the observance of international standards in manufacturing this product from year 1 until now, and that is why by increasing the quality of slabs, this product has its market and also been found abroad.

Aluminum slabs can be further processed into extrusion billets. Extrusion billets are heated and then extruded through a die to create complex aluminum profiles with desired shapes and cross-sections. These profiles are used in applications such as window frames, door frames, curtain walls, and various architectural and industrial applications. Aluminum slabs are also utilized in forging processes. Forging involves shaping the aluminum through the application of compressive forces using hammers, presses, or other forging equipment. Aluminum slabs are heated and then forged into desired shapes, such as automotive components, aerospace parts, and other high-strength applications that require precise shaping and enhanced mechanical properties.