Abstract: A non-destructive method for determination of twist angle of an outlet product during rolling of an inlet product into said outlet product, comprising the steps of measuring a rotational inlet speed of the inlet product during said rolling, measuring a rotational outlet speed of the corresponding outlet product during said rolling in order to determine a delta rotation, measuring a longitudinal speed and determining a twist angle from said delta rotation and said longitudinal outlet and/or inlet speed.

Abstract: A piercing mandrel for piercing heated round blocks of metal for the production of seamless pipes, having a piercing mandrel nose and a piercing mandrel main body which can be connected to a mandrel bar. The outer diameter of the piercing mandrel nose is formed in a conically tapering manner in the longitudinal direction towards the piercing mandrel main body in order to increase the durability of the piercing mandrel when used for piercing round blocks of metal, in particular higher-alloyed steel materials which are difficult to work, by means of skew rolling providing a qualitative improvement of the inner surface of the pierced round block and reducing tool costs.

Abstract: A piercing mandrel for piercing heated round blocks of metal for the production of seamless pipes, having a piercing mandrel nose and a piercing mandrel main body which can be connected to a mandrel bar. The outer diameter of the piercing mandrel nose is formed in a conically tapering manner in the longitudinal direction towards the piercing mandrel main body in order to increase the durability of the piercing mandrel when used for piercing round blocks of metal, in particular higher-alloyed steel materials which are difficult to work, by means of skew rolling providing a qualitative improvement of the inner surface of the pierced round block and reducing tool costs.