A slab quality prediction model based on machine learning plays an important role in improving final slab quality. However, the class imbalance of continuous casting datasets has a negative impact on the training of basic machine-learning models. In this study, weighted extreme learning machine (WELM) models are constructed to predict the slab quality of under different operation patterns by feeding millions of data. The results show that WELM models can achieve better prediction performance on the two types of continuous casting datasets than the basic algorithms. The superiority of WELM is demonstrated by the relatively high-precision identification of every kind of slab. The performance of WELM models with different weighting schemes is studied and the model with the golden section ratio weighting method is recommended for application as a quality prediction model. Meanwhile, WELM can still maintain a good predictive performance and generalization ability when training a large amount of data. This model can satisfy the demands for slab quality prediction and optimize the continuous casting process.INDEX TERMS Quality prediction, weighted extreme learning machine, continuous casting, class imbalance.
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