by Kam Olaogun | Oct 4, 2018 | Hot Rolling, Steel
The hot rolling mill is used to heat up steel products to a temperature where they can be rolled out or shaped into different products like strip, plate, rods, bars, wires, or rails. Once the steel is formed into its desired shape, it is cooled so that the mechanical...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 27, 2017 | Aluminum, Application Note, Hot Rolling
This is part 4 of the 4-part Aluminum Hot Rolling Mill application note series – we hope you enjoyed the complete series! Previous parts can be found in our blog feed.Application Overview:The temperature at the coiler is an important process parameter. If the...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 26, 2017 | Aluminum, Application Note, Hot Rolling
This is part 3 of the 4-part Aluminum Hot Rolling Mill application note series – be sure to check out the rest of the series! Application Overview: Tight control of finishing temperature assures the desired mechanical properties and a blemish-free surface. The...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 25, 2017 | Aluminum, Application Note, Hot Rolling
This is part 2 of the 4-part Aluminum Hot Rolling Mill application note series – be sure to check out the rest of the series! Application Overview: At the reversing mill, rolling speed, roll bite and coolant flow may be optimized only with a precise real-time...
by Kam Olaogun | Apr 24, 2017 | Aluminum, Application Note, Hot Rolling
This is part 1 of a 4-part application note that covers the Aluminum Hot Rolling Mill – stay tuned for more posts.Application Overview:Before heading to the rolling stands, a large ingot of aluminum is heated in a furnace for hours to days. Ingots need to be...
