Abstract: In the transverse wedge rolling machine as claimed in the invention the drive motor is a permanent magnet motor, especially a torque motor. Furthermore the rotational speed of the rollers is controlled depending on their rotary position.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for forming a metal container comprising one or more devices that are electronically coordinated to perform operations of local and/or extensive deformation over metal containers comprising one or more interface devices (12) wherein the motion among the devices is accomplished in an indirect way through means adapted to coordinate and synchronize these same devices.

Abstract: An induction heating device is disclosed for heating a rolling roller by induction heating so as to equalize the diameter of the rolling roller. The device includes an induction heater and a means for moving the induction heater to a portion of the roller surface to be heated, while the distance from the induction heater to the surface is maintained constant. An electric power supply means supplies electric power to the induction heater, and a means is provided for adjusting the quantity of heat to be produced by the induction heater according to the quantity of heat that is required by the portion of the roller to be heated. The heat quantity adjusting means includes a frequency control means for controlling the frequency of electric power supplied to the induction heater, wherein the frequency control means adjusts the frequency of electric power within a predetermined frequency range to a frequency which is suitable to produce the quantity of heat required by the portion of the rolling roller to be heated.

Abstract: A driving arrangement for rolling stands of a rolling mill, is described. The driving arrangement includes a control system which prescribes desired values for the rolling stands via control units, the rolling stands having at least one electric motor which is supplied with electric energy by a power supply system via at least one converter having turn-off power semiconductors. The converter has an air-cooled design. The cooling power is dimensioned such that the temperature of the turn-off power semiconductors does not exceed a critical temperature limit for continuous operation. The converter includes heat sinks which have an optimum design. At least some of the heat sinks are connected thermally in parallel.