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HomeKey Engineering MaterialsKey Engineering Materials Vols. 611-612Testing and Modeling of Roll Levelling Process

Testing and Modeling of Roll Levelling Process

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Roll levelling is a forming process used to remove the residual stresses and imperfections of metal strips by means of plastic deformations. During the process the metal fibres are subjected to cyclic tension-compression deformations leading to achieve flat product. The process is especially important to avoid final geometrical errors when coils are cold formed or when thick plates are cut by laser. In the last years, and due to the appearance of high strength materials such as Ultra High Strength Steels, machine design engineers are demanding a reliable tool for the dimensioning of the levelling facilities. In response to this demand, Finite Element Analysis and Analytical methods are becoming an important technique able to lead engineers towards facilities optimization through a deeper understanding of the process. Aiming to this study two different models have been developed to analyze the roll levelling operations: an analytical model and a finite element model. The FE-analysis was done using 2D-modelling assuming plane strain conditions. Differing settings, leveller configuration and materials were investigated. The one-dimensional analytical levelling model is based on classical beam theory to calculate the induced strain distribution through the strip, and hence the evolving elastic/plastic stress distribution. Both models provide a useful guide to process-sensitivities and are able to identify causes of poor leveller performance. The theoretical models have been verified by a levelling experimental prototype with 13 rolls at laboratory.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 611-612)

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1753-1762

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https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.611-612.1753

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May 2014

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Elena Silvestre*, Eneko Sáenz de Argandoña, Lander Galdos, Joseba Mendiguren

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AHSS, Analytic Model, Finite Element Model (FEM), Roll Levelling, Roll Levelling Prototype

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