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Jayadeep U. B.
Dept. of Mechanical Engg., NIT Calicut.
Introduction
Rolling is the preferred process for reducing the thickness of a
sheet/strip of metal.
It involves sending the workpiece through a pair (or more) of
cylinders called rolls.
The sheet is propelled through the rolls predominantly by friction
between the rolls and the workpiece; but it may be aided by
applying tension at the exit (front tension).
A back tension at the inlet also is applied often.
The major objectives of the analysis of rolling process are:
Determine the roll separating force.
Determine torque and power requirements.
2k 2k 2R tf
tf
Therefore, constant of integration for region before neutral point:
2 R xi +
C = 1 e
ti 2k
Similarly, using the condition at the exit, we get (H.W.):
+ 2 R xf
C = 1
tf 2k
Substituting, we get the expressions for roll pressure before and
after the neutral point.
Since the roll pressure has different expressions before and after
the neutral point, we have: n i
F = pafter R d + pbefore R d
0 n
This forces is evaluated numerically, and is useful in deciding the
camber to be provided for the rolls.
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Driving Torque and Power
Driving torque is required to overcome the torque on the rolls
exerted by the frictional force (note: in ideal rigid rolls, roll
pressure will not contribute to the torque).
Friction resists the rotation of the roll before the neutral point and
aids the rotation after the
neutral point.
i n i
2 0
i
1
( xiti xf tf ) + pR d
2 0
Equilibrium of the deformation zone
Hence, the torque, T F R e