| Abstract: | Roll crossing can be utilized as a method for profile and flatness control in a rolling mill. The estimation of the profile adjusting range by calculating the elastic roll-gap deflection reveals that roll crossing has a similar effect on the profile as positive bending. Under the assumptions made in the calculations roll crossing is an effective method as profile and crown actuator. Furthermore the effect of roll crossing on the flatness is qualitatively confirmed by rolling trials. Beyond the investigation of the effectiveness of roll crossing as profile and flatness actuator a 3-dimensional finite element simulation of the material flow in the roll gap was done. The results of these simulations, which were confirmed by rolling trials as well, showed that the rolled specimen warps out of the passline due to the crossing of the work rolls whereas the influence of roll crossing on the distribution of local plastomechanical values is negligible. Force components in axial direction are induced by crossing the rolls, which have to be compensated by additional bearings. For the determination of the amount of axial forces rolling trials on a laboratory four-high mill were carried out. |
