Effects of Surface Roughness on Lubrication in Cold Rolling of Metals

1985 ◽  
Vol 107 (4) ◽  
pp. 522-526 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. S. Lu ◽  
Y. H. Chuang

Experiments were conducted on a laboratory rolling mill to assess the effects of surface roughness on lubrication in the cold rolling of thin steel and aluminum strips by measuring the forward slip, frictional power, roll force, and change in surface roughness. Adverse lubricating conditions indicated by higher forward slip and frictional power were found when a strong longitudinal directionality was present on the initial strip surface. Favorable lubricating conditions were found when the initial strip surface had strong transverse directionality because of the ease of bringing lubricant into the roll gap and formation of oil pockets on the strip surface.

Metals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xin Jin ◽  
Chang-sheng Li ◽  
Yu Wang ◽  
Xiao-gang Li ◽  
Tian Gu ◽  
...  

The multi-objective optimization of the SmartCrown intermediate roll profile for a cold rolling mill was proposed in this paper in order to improve the strip flatness quality. A coupling model of roll profile and strip flatness was established, and the roll gap profile, roll gap crown adjustment range, rolls contact pressure, and strip flatness under different intermediate roll profile parameters were calculated based on the coupling model. The results showed that the roll gap crown adjustment range and rolls contact pressure difference increased with increasing roll profile parameters. The roll profile parameters were multi-optimized based on the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II (NSGA-II). The minimum rolls contact pressure difference and maximum roll gap crown adjustment range were taken as the objective function of multi-objective optimization. The optimal roll profile parameters were applied to a six-high five stand tandem cold rolling mills, which improved the flatness quality of the DP780 steel strip.


1980 ◽  
Vol 102 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Desrochers ◽  
G. N. Saridis

This paper presents roll force control methods to be used with the predictive force setup model of the finishing stands in a hot steel rolling mill. Current mill practices achieve a desired strip gauge by using a predictive force model to setup the roll gaps on the finishing stands. At any time before the steel enters the first finishing stand a human operator may modify the roll gap settings if it is felt that under the present conditions the force predicted by the setup model is going to be unacceptable. In this paper, the decision process of the operator is modelled by pattern recognition methods to obtain this extra degree of feedforward control. In addition, feedback control is provided from one steel run to the next by an adaptive controller which uses a linear reinforcement learning scheme to adjust its parameters. Results are presented from actual mill data.


2014 ◽  
Vol 575 ◽  
pp. 376-381
Author(s):  
Chang Gui Xie ◽  
Hai Zeng

Aiming at a 1220 strip surface, where the Cold Rolling Mill had chatter marks, on which the reasons for the formation was tracked tested for in-depth study. Based on the vibration test, the analysis was given to the dynamic characteristics of the rack [1-3]. It was found that had reaction to the mill that caused the forced vibration mill to further accelerate the formation of chatter marks. In the analysis of the mechanism on the chatter marks, the relationship between chatter marks spacing and vibration source was considered in successfully finding out the cause of the 1220 mill chatter marks generated, and then the chatter marks suppression measures were proposed with satisfied effects.


2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jinshan Chen ◽  
Changsheng Li ◽  
Tao Zhu ◽  
Wenlong Han ◽  
Yong Cao

2011 ◽  
Vol 291-294 ◽  
pp. 732-735 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guang Hui Yang ◽  
Jian Guo Cao ◽  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Xiao Qin Yin ◽  
Sheng Hui Jia ◽  
...  

For gaining strip edge drop controllability and increasing roll grinding precision, the edge drop control work roll (EDW) was developed and designed in 1700 mm tandem cold rolling mill. During the rolling trial, the roll configuration between EDW and conventional backup roll didn’t match well because of the large fluctuation of strip edge drop, the lower shape control ability and non-uniform roll wearing, so the new roll configuration between EDW and varying contact backup roll (VCR) was proposed. After analyzing by finite element model, the result showed that the roll system configuration of VCR and EDW was better by 10.7% larger roll gap crown adjustable scope, 19.1% larger roll gap stiffness characteristics and 21.6% smaller pressure peak between rolls than before. The new roll system configuration has been applied to 1700 tandem cold rolling mill at WISCO after industrial testing.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-bin Fan ◽  
Hao Li ◽  
Yu Jiang ◽  
Bing-xu Fan ◽  
Liang-jing Li

Background: Rolling mill vibration mechanism is very complex, and people haven't found a satisfactory vibration control method. Rolling interface is one of the vibration sources of the rolling mill system, and its friction and lubrication state has a great impact on the vibration of the rolling mill system. It is necessary to establish an accurate friction model for unsteady lubrication process of roll gap and a nonlinear vibration dynamic model for rolling process. In addition, it is necessary to obtain more direct and real rolling mill vibration characteristics from the measured vibration signals, and then study the vibration suppression method and design the vibration suppression device. Methods: This paper summarizes the friction lubrication characteristics of rolling interface and its influence on rolling mill vibration, as well as the dynamic friction model of rolling interface, the tribological model of unsteady lubrication process of roll gap, the non-linear vibration dynamic model of rolling process, the random and non-stationary dynamic behavior of rolling mill vibration, etc. At the same time, the research status of rolling mill vibration testing technology and vibration suppression methods were summarized. Time-frequency analysis of non-stationary vibration signals was reviewed, such as wavelet transform, Wigner-Ville distribution, empirical mode decomposition, blind source signal extraction, rolling vibration suppression equipment development. Results: The lubrication interface of the roller gap under vibration state presents unsteady dynamic characteristics. The signals generated by the vibration must be analyzed in time and frequency simultaneously. In the aspect of vibration suppression of rolling mill, the calculation of inherent characteristics should be carried out in the design of rolling mill to avoid dynamic defects such as resonance. When designing or upgrading the mill structure, it is necessary to optimize the structure of the work roll bending and roll shifting system, such as designing and developing the automatic adjustment mechanism of the gap between the roller bearing seat and the mill stand, adding floating support device to the drum shaped toothed joint shaft, etc. In terms of rolling technology, rolling vibration can be restrained by improving roll lubrication, reasonably distributing rolling force of each rolling mill, reducing rolling force of vibration prone rolling mill, increasing entrance temperature, reducing rolling inlet tension, reducing strip outlet temperature and reasonably arranging roll diameter. The coupling vibration can also be suppressed by optimizing the hydraulic servo system and the frequency conversion control of the motor. Conclusion: Under the vibration state, the lubrication interface of roll gap presents unsteady dynamic characteristics. The signal generated by vibration must be analyzed by time-frequency distribution. In the aspect of vibration suppression of rolling mill, the calculation of inherent characteristics should be carried out in the design of rolling mill to avoid dynamic defects such as resonance. It is necessary to optimize the structure of work roll bending and roll shifting system when designing or reforming the mill structure. In rolling process, rolling vibration can be restrained by improving roll lubrication, reasonably distributing rolling force of each rolling mill, increasing billet temperature, reasonably arranging roll diameter and reducing rolling inlet tension. Through the optimization of the hydraulic servo system and the frequency conversion control of the motor, the coupling vibration can be suppressed. The paper has important reference significance for vibration suppression of continuous rolling mill and efficient production of high quality strip products.


2005 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-240
Author(s):  
A.R. Hale ◽  
H.A. v.d. Waterbeemd ◽  
R. Potter ◽  
B.H. Heming ◽  
P.H.J.J. Swuste ◽  
...  

The paper describes the methods used for a study of the safety management system and culture of a cold rolling mill in a steel plant. It uses data from diverse sources which can be validated against each other and combined to produce a rich picture of the current risk control system and its shortcomings. The paper also describes the proposed improvements and what the plant chose to implement. This step also throws light on the culture of the plant.


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