Chapter 3 - Rolling of metals
Chapter 3 - Rolling of metals
Chapter 3 - Rolling of metals
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Torque and power<br />
Torque is the measure <strong>of</strong> the force applied to a member to produce<br />
rotational motion.<br />
Power is applied to a rolling mill by applying a torque to the rolls and by<br />
means <strong>of</strong> strip tension.<br />
The power is spent principally in four ways<br />
1) The energy needed to deform the metal.<br />
2) The energy needed to overcome the frictional force.<br />
3) The power lost in the pinions and power-transmission system.<br />
4) Electrical losses in the various motors and generators.<br />
Remarks: Losses in the windup reel and uncoiler must also be considered.<br />
Suranaree University <strong>of</strong> Technology Tapany Udomphol<br />
Jan-Mar 2007