Investigations into the Roll Pass Design of Channel Section Beams in Conventional Rolling

This paper presents a three dimensional analysis for hot rolling of channel section beams by the finite element method using ABAQUS/Explicit. A complete production line containing 13 passes for forming the section including break-down, intermediate and finishing sequences are modeled, and the exit section of each pass is imported as the entering material for the next pass. The geometry and dimensions of the exit cross section of each stand, separation force, roll torque and the power consumptions in each pass are calculated. The output geometry and work power predicted by the numerical solution were verified by the practical information of Zobahan–Esfahan Company.

Keywords:

Roll Pass Design , Finite Element Method , Shape Rolling