What we offer
CRD&T has over many years developed expertise in modelling of Roller Straightening Machines (RSM). Finite Element models using the commercial package ABAQUS have been developed to investigate and optimise Roller straightening of a range of products covering rail, structural sections, special sections, billet and plate. A wide range of cases can be compared relatively quickly to find the best compromise for a specific application or plant condition.
Residual stress is an increasingly important design parameter for customers of many long products. Finite Element models have been used as an aid to ensure the delivered product consistently meets the customer requirements for residual stress.
Rolling loads can be predicted for a new product size or section to assess the risk of machine damage. The extent of plastic deformation may also be predicted. |
