Power Analysis of Cold Strip Rolling

Abstract

In a previous paper criteria for maximum possible reduction were developed. A simple procedure for the experimental determination of the coefficient of friction was introduced. In this paper a solution for the efficiency is presented. A term called “Minimum Required Reduction,” which was briefly mentioned earlier [2], is discussed in detail. The results of experimental work for the determination of the coefficient of friction are described. A simple expression for the separation force is given. Finally, a procedure for optimum operation is suggested. The controllable variables are pointed out and the steps in the choice of the optimum conditions are described.