An analytical approach to asymmetrical cold strip rolling using the slab method

Abstract

An analytical model for general asymmetrical cold rolling is proposed to investigate the behavior of sheet during asymmetrical rolling using the slab analysis. Neutral points between the upper and lower rolls and the strip, rolling pressure distribution along the contact interface of the roll and strip, and rolling forces, as well as rolling torque, can be calculated easily using this model. Rolling pressure distribution, rolling force, and rolling torque, which are affected by various rolling conditions such as roll speed ratio, thick-ness reduction, front and back tension, etc., are analyzed. Additionally, the limiting rolling conditions be-tween reduction and roll speed ratio, or front and back tension, under which the rolling process can be accomplished successfully, are discussed. By comparing analytical results and experimental measure-ments of rolling force, it is apparent that the proposed model can successfully provide useful knowledge for designing the pass schedule of the asymmetrical cold strip rolling process.