New approach for prediction of roll force in rod rolling

Abstract

An approximate model is presented in which the equation for computing roll force in an oval-round (or round-oval) pass rolling sequence has been formulated with a new approach. The fundamental idea considered is to introduce the concept of a weak plane strain condition which gives a two-dimensional approximation of the three-dimensional deformation problem in rod or bar rolling. The generality and robustness of the model have been examined by conducting a two-pass low speed bar rolling experiment and a four-pass continuous high speed rod rolling test with various rolling temperatures, roll gaps (pass height), rolling speeds, and steel grades. The predicted roll forces were in good agreement with those experimentally measured, although the prediction was less good when the roll gap (pass height) varied. The proposed model was very fruitful in solving the three-dimensional deformation problem in rod or bar rolling.