ICRF 2026 - 5th International Conference on INGOT CASTING, ROLLING & FORGING

High speed steel work rolls in hot rolling are subjected to severe conditions involving high temperature, heavy load, and complex sliding behaviors, where surface damage affects roll service life and strip surface quality. The coexistence of forward and backward slip zones within the deformation region leads to periodic reversal of friction direction during rolling process. However, its...

The modernization of the Plate Mill at People Steel Mills (PSM) focused on the implementation of an advanced descaling system to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and energy performance. Supplied by INTECO Rolling Mill Technologies, this targeted upgrade improves the production of alloy and special steels while contributing to more sustainable plant operation.

A key element...

Over the past few years, Vecchiato has dedicated significant resources to researching and applying energy-saving technologies for Open Die Forging Presses. Building upon our patented HP3 flywheel system for hydraulic pumps, we have engineered and tested additional features to further optimize energy utilization.
This paper presents a case study of a recent upgrade, wherein a new 4’000-ton...

OMEGA: 2 machines in one!
Historically two types of machines being based on different technologies and with a very high productivity have been built: double station radial-axial hydraulic ring mills as well as multi-mandrel ring mills for closed-tool ring rolling.
Based on an over 20 year’s experience with multi-mandrel and radial-axial ring mills, we have designed a new machine type...