Friction evaluation in hot strip rolling by direct measurement in the roll gap of a model duo mill

Using a model duo mill, and model material and lubricants, the hot strip rolling process has been simulated. The normal roll pressure, the shear stress and the shear-stress angle in the roll gap of the mill was measured by load tranducers, the purpose being to evaluate assumed frictional influencing factors, such as: strip reduction, rolling velocity, lubrication and different materials rolled. In order to improve the present simple-friction model for force calculation in hot strip rolling that uses just an average friction value, three friction models were evaluated: the friction laws by Coulomb, Tresca and Wanheim-Bay. The best model was then chosen on the basis of the measurements made in this study. Finally, suggestions for the improvement of the model of strip rolling is made.