Geometric conditions in bar rolling

Abstract

Analysis of the scope for more efficient bar rolling is considered; a method of rapid analysis is outlined. By this means, the geometric parameters of the rolling pathways may be represented by alternative groups of repeatedly transformed dimensionless factors, and the results of repeated transformation may be statistically analyzed, to obtain an assessment of competitiveness. The multivariant representation of the geometric conditions yields significantly more information, including unexpected technological reserves of the process. Such analysis provides a set of recommendations regarding the local correction of the deformation region in one or more passes of the steel through the mill. As an example, this approach is employed in assessing the potential for increasing the product yield in rolling structural-steel bar for cold extrusion and upsetting on small-bar and wire mills at OAO EVRAZ ZSMK. The proposed method may be used to improve the production of a wide range of steel bar.