Abstract: The invention relates to a method for rolling strips in the roll stand of a rolling mill, wherein said roll stand consists of two axially displaceable working rollers which are provided with a CVC-grinding or a similar contour and whose curved profile is expressed in a third or higher-order polynom and, simultaneously with simple handling of working rollers with large possibilities of adjusting the profile and flatness, the aim of said invention is to homogenize the working rollers wear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a roll stand for rolling a product, in particular made of metal, comprising a pair of first rollers contacted by a pair of second rollers supporting the first rollers, wherein the first roller and the second rollers have an asymmetrical radius curve (CVC grind) relative to a center plane, wherein the radius curve of the first rollers is represented by a polynomial of the third or fifth order. In order to design the wedging of a second roller supporting a first roller such that optimal operating conditions are set, the invention proposes that the radius curve of the second roller is given by a polynomial of the third or fifth order, wherein special relationships are prescribed for the ratios between the coefficients.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for calibrating a rolling stand (3), wherein in order to determine the relative pivot position of the roller set for setting a symmetrical roll gap and/or for determining the extension of the rolling stand (3) before the actual rolling process, the roller set is pressed against each other under a radial preset force and the resulting deformation of the rolling stand is preferably measured on the piston-cylinder unit (6, 7). The pivot position of the roller set and/or the frame module (M) determined based thereon are mathematically used during the subsequent rolling of a rolling stock between the working rollers (1, 2) for adjusting the roller set.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal strip includes casting a slab (3) or preliminary strip (3?) in a casting machine (2) and subsequently rolling the cast slab (3) or preliminary strip (3?) in at least one rolling train (4, 5) in a first operating mode with the at least one rolling train being connected with the casting machine for continuously manufacturing the metal strip, and in a second operating mode removing the cast slab (3) or preliminary strip (3?) from the main transport line (6) with a shuttle system arranged between the casting machine (2) and the at least one rolling train (4, 5), storing the removed slab (3) or preliminary strip (3?), and subsequently transporting the removed slab (3) or preliminary strip back into the main transport line, with the removed slab (3) or preliminary strip (3?) being heated to a desired temperature or maintained at a desired temperature prior to the transport back into the main transport line (6) for discontinuously manufacturing the metal strip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hot-rolling mill for cooling a leader or band (4) of a metal strand in a working roll (6, 7), in which a coolant is sprayed on the leader or the band (4), is characterized in that the leader or band (4) is shielded from contact by the coolant in the area of the band edges. Shielding devices (14, 15) are used for said purpose. A shielding device (20) can also be disposed in the area of a loop lifter, or in a cooler device between the pretreater and the final line.

Abstract: In a method for stabilizing a vehicle motion of a single-track motor vehicle, e.g., a motorcycle, an angle of inclination of the motor vehicle relative to the roadway is recorded via inclination sensors and, after the processing of the angle of inclination in a computing device, a control signal based on this is supplied to a control device for bringing about a stabilization intervention in the vehicle motion, the attitude angle of the motor vehicle being recorded and jointly processed in the control device, using at least one attitude angle recording sensor.

Abstract: A method for drying a strip (3) or sheet metal that runs through a rolling mill is characterized in that the strip (3) or the sheet metal is cooled to a lower temperature in a cooling section by means of a coolant, in particular a cooling liquid, down-stream of a hot strip mill (1) or, in case of sheet metal, after passing through at least one roll stand (2), and in that the coolant, in particular the cooling liquid, and subsequently the moisture remaining on the strip (3) or the sheet metal is removed from the strip (3) or sheet metal by means of a drying apparatus (10).

Abstract: A method for continuous casting and rolling at increased casting speed followed by hot rolling of relatively thin metal strand, especially steel strand (1), where presetting of target temperatures (6) of the hot strip (2) reduces temperature losses in the hot strip (2) by increasing the temperatures of the work rolls (4) at a predetermined rate of increase, starting from a low initial temperature (5), and by adjusting the strip temperature (15) to a target rolling temperature (6) of the hot strip (2) and/or by automatically controlling or regulating the intensity of the roll cooling (18).

Abstract: A method for lubricating rolls, especially work rolls (2, 3) of a rolling stand, and rolling stock (6) passed between the rolls during the rolling operation, in which a lubricant-gas mixture, a lubricant-water-gas mixture, a lubricant-water mixture and/or a grease-medium mixture is applied to the rolls (2, 3) or the rolling stock (6) on the run-in side of the rolling stand, is characterized by the fact that the mixture is prepared with at least one mixing device (14, 17, 27, 29, 31, 35) in the area upstream of the rolling stand.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for lubricating rollers, particularly for lubricating the nip in a roll stand for a rolled strip, wherein water is supplied via at least one first supply line (1), and oil is supplied via a second supply line (2) to at least one mixing element (3). The water and oil are mixed in the mixing element (3), and the mixture of water and oil is supplied to a spraying element (4), by means of which the mixture is sprayed onto at least one working roller (5, 6) or support roller (12, 13) of a roll stand (7). In order to ensure a reproducible supply of the rollers with the water/oil mixture in an efficient manner, the invention proposes that a cleaning medium, such as hot water or water vapor be supplied via at least one third supply line (8) of one of the two other supply lines (1, 2), and/or of the mixing element (3) at defined time intervals, or as a function of a process status of the rolling process.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cylindrical milling cutter whose cylindrical body is provided with grooves which extend along its length at a distance from one another and at an angle to the longitudinal axis, and indexable cutting inserts, particularly coated carbide cutting inserts, are arranged in these grooves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a milling machine (1) for milling at least one surface (2) of a slab (3), wherein the milling machine (1) is preferably a component of a device for producing a metal strip by continuous casting, wherein the milling machine (1) comprises a machine base (4) on which a spindle holder (5) is disposed and from which a spindle holder (5) is formed, in which at least one bearing (7) holding at least one milling cutter (6) is disposed. In order to achieve improved vibration damping during the milling of hot slabs, the invention makes provision such that the machine base (4) is formed at least in sections, preferably completely, from a number of metal walls (8) which enclose a volume, the volume being filled with concrete (9).

Abstract: A method is described for determining information about a rotational speed of a compressor, in particular a turbocharger, by providing a measuring signal, in particular a microwave measuring signal, which is directed at a compressor impeller of the compressor, so that the measuring signal is reflected on revolving blades of the compressor impeller, detecting the measuring signal reflected by one or more blades, and determining the information about the rotational speed as a function of the reflected measuring signal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compact, flexible CSP installation (1,101,201,301,401) for endless, semi-endless and batch operation with a casting machine, a roughing stand group (7,111,211) and a finishing stand group (12,118,218), wherein for the batch operation or the semi-endless operation, a coil store (8,113,213,501) is integrated into the roll table, which stores the pre-strip or slab coming from the roughing stand, with the coil store being deactivated in the case of endless operation. The coil store (8,113,213,501) is designed for an increased holding quantity of pre-strips or slabs such that two, three or more pre-strips or slabs can be wound to jumbo coils on a coil.

Abstract: A radar device, particularly for measuring a speed above ground, includes a high-frequency circuit and an antenna. It is provided that the high-frequency circuit is arranged as a high-frequency chip, which has a plurality of antenna outputs, which are connected to the horn antennas via the antenna lines.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for shaping a roll cleaning brush (1), particularly for working rolls, for use in metal and, in particular, aluminum hot strip mills, comprising a brush lining (2). The inventive brush also comprises a supporting base body (3), which is mounted at one end and which is provided with the brush covering (2) attached thereto, said brush covering being pressed against the roll (4) with a settable force or defined insertion depth in order to have a cleaning effect. In order to achieve a uniform contact pressure, the shape of the cleaning brush (1) or of the brush covering (2) is matched according to the shape of the roll (4) whereby setting, between the roll and the brush covering or cleaning brush, a contact pressure that is as uniform as possible over the entire surface length of the roll. The invention also relates to a correspondingly contoured cleaning brush (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a metal strip (1) by continuous casting and rolling. According to said method, a thin slab (3) is initially cast into a casting machine (2), which is subsequently rolled in at least one rolling train (4, 5) using primary heat from the casting cycle. According to the invention, in order to improve the functionality of the continuous casting and rolling installation, the cast thin slab (3) is passed between the casting machine (2) and the at least one rolling train (4, 5) and at least one holding oven (6) as well as at least one induction oven (7). The holding oven (6) and the induction oven (7) are activated or deactivated according to a selected mode of operation, that is, a first mode of operation for the continuous production of the metal strip (1) and a second mode of operation for the discontinuous production of the metal strip (1). The invention further relates to a device for producing a metal strip by continuous casting and rolling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for hot rolling and for heat treatment of a strip (1) of steel. To make it possible to produce high-strength and very high-strength strips having satisfactory toughnesses more economically in a continuous production plant, the process provides the steps: a) heating of the slab to be rolled; b) rolling of the slab to the desired strip thickness; c) cooling of the strip (1), with the strip (1) having a temperature above ambient temperature (T0) after cooling; d) rolling up of the strip (1) to produce a coil (2); e) rolling off of the strip (1) from the coil (2); f) heating of the strip (1); g) cooling of the strip (1) and h) transport of the strip (1) to a further destination, with the strip (1) having a temperature above ambient temperature (T0) before heating as per step T).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fabricating a steel strip (1), in which firstly a slab (3) is cast in a caster (2), with the slab (3) exiting the caster (2) at a casting speed (v) with a given slab thickness (H), with the slab (3) then being rolled to form a strip (1) in at least one rolling train (4, 5) having a number of rolling stands (6, 7) and the strip (1) having a final thickness (dE) downstream of the last rolling stand (6, 7).

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacturing a metal strip (1) by means of continuous casting and rolling, wherein a thin slab (3) is initially cast in a casting machine (2) and this thin slab is subsequently rolled in at least one rolling train (4, 5) by utilizing the primary heat of the casting process, wherein a continuous manufacture of the metal strip (1) (continuous rolling) can be realized in a first operating mode by directly coupling the casting machine (2) to the at least one rolling train (4, 5), and wherein a discontinuous manufacture of the metal strip (1) (batch rolling) can be realized in a second operating mode by decoupling the casting machine (2) from the at least one rolling train (4, 5).