Non-Uniform Deformation of Slab during Heavy Reduction Process

Abstract

The bulge deformation of slab narrow face can cause surface defects of hot rolled steel plate. A three-dimensional bulging model, was proposed to simulate the evolution of deformation behavior of the continuous casting slab during heavy reduction (HR). The model was taken to investigate the non-uniform deformation of slab during HR process. The bulging deformation behavior of the slab was then calculated in one segment included seven pairs of rollers. To improve the edge defect on hot-rolled steel plates, the relationship between the reduction amount and bulge deformation of slab narrow face has been investigated.