| Abstract: | A method for simulating three-dimensional deformation in plate rolling and edge rolling is established on the basis of the rigid-plastic finite-element method. For the simulation with small number of elements, simplified elements which represent three-dimensional deformation in rolling with grooveless rolls are developed. Solutions for some problems associated with simulation of steady-state rolling of work-hardening plates are given. The three-dimensional behaviour of deforming plate in single-pass plate rolling and multi-pass edge rolling is simulated by assuming a constant coefficient of friction between the rolls and the plate. The computed shapes of the plates and loads are found to be in good agreement with the experimental ones carried out with aluminium plates. |
