The Calculating Method of Thinning Pipes Ends before Rolling in the Reduction Mill
In this article it is discussed one of the main directions of improving the rolling tubes technology on a pipe-rolling plant with a continuous mill, in order to reduce the pipe-ends cut. A method for preliminary end sections thinning modes, calculating during rolling on a continuous mill, to compensate for wall subsequent thickening in the reduction mill, has been developed. Method distinctive feature is the calculation of end thickening volume, which must be reduced by a specified quantity when end sections rolled. The sequence of technological calculations is given. The results of pipe reduction computer simulation by regular rolling modes, and modes calculated by the proposed method, are represented The analysis of the simulation results showed the possibility of thickened ends length reducing of at least 10%.