This is the first step in designing a continuous caster. First, the product end-use dictates the quality, grade and shape of the cast product (billet, bloom, slab, beam blank, and/or round). Considerations are then made based on desired annual tonnage, liquid steel availability, and anticipated operating hours.
Accessing definition, the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, speak with, or use; admittance: They have access to the files. See more. Dictionary.com
access time - (computer science) the interval between the time data is requested by the system and the time the data is provided by the drive; access time is the sum of seek time and rotational latency and command processing overhead.