Optimization of flat rolling process through a simulation approach using simufact forming

Shafaa Al-Maqdi, Jaber Abu Qudeiri, Aiman Ziout

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Abstract

Rolling process is implemented in the production of structures that are regularly utilized in vast applications such as pipes, frames, shells, and discs. Flat rolling is one of the widely used rolling processes that involves reducing the thickness of a metal sheet by feeding it between two rollers that are separated by a pre-specified distance, and this can be done under hot conditions (hot flat rolling) or cold conditions (cold flat rolling). Due to the significance of flat rolling applications, optimizing this process became a crucial necessity in today's industrial revolution. In this paper, Simufact Forming Simulation Software was utilized to extract critical results such as effective plastic strain, effective stress, lateral spread, and maximum rolling force under different rolling conditions such as the rotational speed of the rollers and the friction between the rollers and the workpiece to identify their effect on the process. The general trends of the extracted data showed either a linear or a quadratic relationship between the parameters verses the rotational speed and the friction. Finally, the trends were used to characterize the best conditions for flat rolling applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
PublisherIEOM Society
Pages2031-2044
Number of pages14
EditionMarch
ISBN (Print)9781532359491, 9781532359514, 9781532359521
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event10th Annual International IEOM Conference, IEOM 2020 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Duration: Mar 10 2020Mar 12 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
NumberMarch
Volume0
ISSN (Electronic)2169-8767

Conference

Conference10th Annual International IEOM Conference, IEOM 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited Arab Emirates
CityDubai
Period3/10/203/12/20

Keywords

  • Flat rolling
  • Forming
  • Rolling process
  • Simufact forming
  • Simulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Strategy and Management
  • Management Science and Operations Research
  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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