Abstract: A roll state monitor device includes: rolling force detector configured to detect rolling force of a monitored roll selected from an upper roll set and a lower roll set; force variation value extractor configured to extract a rolling force variation value based on the rolling force for each rotation position of the monitored roll; and identification part configured to identify a roll eccentricity amount of the monitored roll by acquiring a plurality of accumulated values by accumulating separately for each rotation position of the monitored roll a value which is one of the rolling force variation value and a roll gap equivalent value calculated based on the rolling force variation value, and by dividing each of the plurality of accumulated values by a correction coefficient corresponding to a roll rotation amount.

Abstract: An apparatus of size correction for a hot stamping component is provided. The apparatus includes a jig frame and a plurality of attaching units disposed on the jig frame to rotate in an anteroposterior direction and support a hot stamping component including a quenched component which is partially quenched along the jig frame in the anteroposterior direction. A plurality of clamping units disposed on the jig frame and configured to clamp the hot stamping component. A plurality of measurement units mounted on the jig frame and measure a height of the quenched component based on a predetermined zero base. A plurality of correction units are mounted in front of the jig frame corresponding to the quenched component of the hot stamping component. A force is applied to the quenched component in a vertical direction based on the height size, measured by the measurement unit to adjust the height.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for straightening a casing is provided herein. The method can include securing a casing in a pipe end straightener, where the pipe end straightener includes a mounting platform, an analog feedback device, and a hydraulic press. The method can also include measuring one or more characteristics of a bent portion of the casing with the analog feedback device. The method can also include straightening the casing by applying a calculated force to the casing with the hydraulic press.

Abstract: A method for material testing of an elongated work piece drawn through a drawing die arrangement, wherein the drawing die arrangement includes a drawing tool that acts on the elongated work piece, forming it in a forming region, carries out the material testing in the forming region.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a part by forging, the method including: measuring geometrical characteristics of the forged part; comparing a measured shape with a theoretical shape that is to be obtained for the part; deducing therefrom zones that are not in compliance with the theoretical shape and also thicknesses of material that need to be removed from the zones that are not in compliance; and polishing the zones of the forged part that are not in compliance to remove the deduced thicknesses of material by using a controlled abrasive band. The control of the abrasive band takes account of at least one parameter representative of wear of the abrasive band during polishing of zones that are not in compliance.

Abstract: A method to check and control a roller bending machine for continuously bending an elongated workpiece at variable curvature radii in a bending machine using a series of rollers for bending, comprises the steps of measuring the distance of the elongated work piece in a point that is situated downstream the series of rollers for bending in successive instants, calculating a curvature radius of each bend section of the elongated workpiece, comparing the calculated curvature radius with the desired curvature radius and determining a difference between them, calculating the change of position to which an upstream roller has to be subjected in order to annul such a difference and operating the upstream roller on the base of the calculated change of position. A machine embodying the method is also described.

Abstract: A work-punching device and work-punching method capable of appropriately changing a counter load is provided. Also, a method for manufacturing an element for continuously variable transmission with simple process is provided. A counter load may be controlled by increasing and decreasing a pressure of a fluid, when punching an element 10 from a metal band plate 20 while applying a counter load by a counter punch 113.

Abstract: A flat rolling stock is first rolled in a rolling mill from an initial thickness to an intermediate thickness, and then from the intermediate thickness to a final thickness. In order to roll the rolling stock from the initial thickness to the intermediate thickness, a number of reduction stages is determined and the rolling stock is rolled accordingly. Further, a permissible thickness range for the intermediate thickness is set using technological boundary conditions. The reduction stages are determined such that the intermediate thickness is within the permissible thickness range and either the performance limits of the rolling mill are completely utilized in every reduction stage, or not completely utilized in at least one reduction stage; however, in the event that the number of reduction stages were reduced by one, the intermediate thickness would be outside of the permissible thickness range, although the performance limits of the rolling mill would be completely utilized for all reduction stages.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing the forging of a workpiece that is moved along a longitudinal axis of a forging press. The method includes detecting the relative positions of the first and second ends of the workpiece along the longitudinal axis and calculating a length of the workpiece therebetween.

Abstract: A cutting head has upper part with at least one separating cutter, at least one stripping cutter, a first cutting edge, a force-measuring device operating on the piezo principle, and a first holding plate. A lower part of the cutting head includes at least one separating cutter, at least one stripping cutter, a second cutting edge and a second holding plate. The first cutting edge, the second cutting edge, and the force-measuring device serve to measure the height of the crimp. The first holding plate and the second holding plate serve to measure the pull-out force.

Abstract: A ram descends due to its own weight and pressure of a rod-side cylinder chamber of a hydraulic cylinder which vertically moves the ram is detected by an oil pressure detector. A determination section detects a position at which a punch attached to the ram contacts an upper surface of a workpiece, based upon a change in the detected pressure. When the upper surface of the workpiece is detected, a plate thickness calculation section calculates a plate thickness of the workpiece based on an upper surface position of a die, that is known in advance and stored in a memory.

Abstract: This invention relates to an automatic machine to form curved plates (100) of ship's hull-pieces in a shipbuilding process. This automatic machine has the following devices, ajig table (10) to support steel plates, a heating device (21) including a torch to heat one side of steel plates up to the required temperature (about 800 C.), a cooling device to cool down the heated plates by spraying out coolant from several nozzles (32), a measuring device (41) to measure the formed plates set up beside the cooling device. The measuring gauge (41) transmits data to the control system through A/D converter (42). A driving device includes a transverse guide rail (51), a longitudinal guide rail (52), motors, chains and belts, all of which enable the torch, cooler and measuring gauge to move in accordance with commands of the control system.