Application of Crown-Flatness Vector Analysis in Plate Rolling Schedule

A simple plate crown model was introduced, and the crown-flatness vector analysis method was analyzed. Based on the plate rolling technology, the rolling schedule design of elongation phase is divided into three steps. First step is to calculate the reductions of first pass of elongation making full use of the mill capability to decrease the total pass number. The second step is to calculate the pass reduction for the last three or four passes to control crown and flatness by crown-flatness vector analysis method. In the third step, the maximum rolling force limit and the total pass number are adjusted to make the plate gauge at exit equal to target gauge with satisfactory flatness. The on-line application shows that this method is effective.