A Novel On-Line Model for the Prediction of Strip Profile in Cold Rolling

Abstract

This paper presents a new on-line model for the prediction of the roll force profile across the strip in cold rolling. Also presented is a new on-line model for the prediction of roll deformed profile in a six-high mill. It is shown that an integrated model may be formed for the prediction of the strip profile on the basis of them. The prediction accuracy of the proposed models is examined through comparison with the predictions from Finite Element simulation.