Why does automated rolling equipment still require technicians more and more?

Why does automated rolling equipment still require technicians more and more?

Benefiting from the wide application of digital automation technology, the operation of the rolling mill is becoming more and more automated, and becoming easier and easier.  Does it mean that the rolling operation involves less human factor? In reality, this is not the case, but the safe and efficient operation of modern rolling equipment requires rolling technicians or operators even more than before.

So, what knowledge or skills do modern mill operators or rolling technicians need to acquire?

The knowledge or skills required usually cover the following topics, from which rolling technicians and mill operators can draw inspiration and find their own answers, so that they can benefit a lot in their rolling practices.

•      Automatic Flatness or Shape Control

•      Automatic Gauge Control

•      Coilers

•      Controls and Automation

•      Edges and Trimming

•      Lubrication and Spraying

•      Maintenance

•      Maintenance of Back-up Rolls and Backing Assemblies

•      Management

•      Materials

•      Measuring Thickness and Elongation

•      Metallurgy (annealing and pickling)

•      Pass Schedules and Rolling Speed

•      Product Quality

•      Roll Grinding

•      Rolling Oil and the Oil Cellar

•      Rolling Problems

•      Rolls

•      Safety

•      Screwdown and Roll Adjustment

•      Strip Shape

•      The Use of Tension

•      Thickness Variations

•      Tips for 20-high mills

•      Types of Mills

•      Wiping, Pressboard, and Side Guides

•      Work Roll Gap

Glimpse Technology is a high-tech company engaged in the design, production and sales of metal rolling equipment, has an experienced technical team and accumulates a lot of rolling practical experience. Glimpse Technology is willing to share its practical experience with customers engaged in metal rolling production. To this end, Glimpse Technology will continue to publish articles on its website related to rolling practices, sharing experience on each of the topics covered above, in the hope of benefiting metal rolling workers or enthusiasts.