Rolling Mill Work Roll Stress Analysis and Strain Measurement
This study of a rolling mill work roll failure consisted of (a) a review of related published materials, (b) measuring strain on the spindles with strain gages, (c) performing finite element analyses (FEA) modeling of the work roll thrust groove section (using the measured spindle loading), (d) fabricating and testing an physical model of the work roll, using the good end of a broken work roll, (e) recording motor voltage and current, and (f) processing, analyzing, and comparing the results. A methodical approach was taken to determine the causes of the failures. The actual loading to which the work rolls were subjected was determined, then these loads were used in a FEA of the thrust groove sections of three work roll designs: failed, current, and proposed. To verify the FEA results, a physical model was fabricated, built, and subjected to instrumented tests. The study offered the following recommendations: remove the undercut groove in the thrust groove section on future procurements; investigate possible methods of removing the transverse keyway; forego the larger drive train upgrades proposed by the mill manufacturer; continue frequent thrust groove inspections; require chemical and mechanical property certifications on all future procurements; and immediately scrap any work rolls that exhibit surface cracking.
- Research Organization:
- Idaho National Lab. (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- DE-AC07-94ID13299
- OSTI ID:
- 767060
- Report Number(s):
- INEEL/EXT-98-01141; TRN: US200609%%523
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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