FASTLOROLL

FAST SIMULATION TOOL FOR LONG PRODUCT ROLLING

It is well known how much finite element analysis is useful today, especially thanks to the new technology and computer development which have given a boost to FEM in a large number of engineering sector. Traditionally the control of process parameters has been carried on based on operator experience. Indeed, lab tests takes hours or days and this is not in agreement with production time. FE modelling permits to reduce rolling mill setup time but is not for all: use this tool is difficult under a lot of expect and it is necessary to be well experts in the fields to have good results in reasonable time.It is well known how much finite element analysis is useful today, especially thanks to the new technology and computer development which have given a boost to FEM in a large number of engineering sector. Traditionally the control of process parameters has been carried on based on operator experience. Indeed, lab tests takes hours or days and this is not in agreement with production time. FE modelling permits to reduce rolling mill setup time but is not for all: use this tool is difficult under a lot of expect and it is necessary to be well experts in the fields to have good results in reasonable time.