PROCESS ENGINEERING STUDIES

Many aspects of the rolling process require detailed analysis in order to truly understand the root cause of problems, and thus the correct design solutions. Quad has developed a range of special engineering services to meet the equipment design and failure analysis requirements of a modern maintenance program. Rather than just replacing broken parts, computerized analysis can result in the re-engineering of components to prevent future machine failures. Process analysis may indicate process changes to improve production and reliability, thus eliminating the root cause of problems.

Process Engineering Studies are customized to meet specific goals:

Stress and failure analysis of all machine components using FEA tools
Advanced modeling and computerized simulation including setup & control models for hot, cold and temper rolling processes
Computerized pass schedule design & optimization for cold strip, plate & hot strip mills
Modeling of ultra-thin strip rolling, light rolling, roll gap setup, gauge control, bending force setup, roll shifting & crossing
Mill drive train non-linear dynamic simulation and torque amplification factor calculations
Thermal analysis and roll thermal crown simulations for cold and hot strip mills
Defect analysis and equipment troubleshooting
Development of engineering & special purpose software

Strip Shape Simulation Program For Cold Rolling Mills Brochure