A computer model that describes the evolution of microstructures during the hot finishing rolling of SS400 steel has been proposed. It has been found that the microstructure strongly depends on processing of materials...A computer model that describes the evolution of microstructures during the hot finishing rolling of SS400 steel has been proposed. It has been found that the microstructure strongly depends on processing of materials and on their parameters, which affected the history of the thermomechanical variables, such as temperature, strain, and strain rate. To investigate the microstructural evolutions during the hot finishing rolling process, the rigid-thermoviscoplastic finite element method (FEM) has been combined with dynamic recrystallization, static recrystallization, and grain growth models. The simulation results show a good agreement with those from the prediction software online.展开更多
Thickness,width,temperature,and profile are considered as control targets in process control of hot strip finishing rolling. The pre-calculated settings of the model information include rolling force,cooling water flo...Thickness,width,temperature,and profile are considered as control targets in process control of hot strip finishing rolling. The pre-calculated settings of the model information include rolling force,cooling water flow between stands,bending force,and roll shifting position. Without changing the load distribution,the interaction among thread speed,rolling force,rolling power,and cooling water flow between stands is comprehensively considered based on the quantifiable relationship among speed,force,and temperature. This paper proposes a full-length multi-point-setting model that uses the settings of strip head to combine the rolling speed diagram with the target finishing mill delivery temperature( FDT) to achieve the calculation of the control parameters along full length of strip. Traditional models cannot effectively predict rolling force of strip body or the maximum and minimum temperatures of FDT. It is also difficult for traditional models to suppress fluctuations in shape accuracy of full-length strip or improve the shape accuracy of the product. Calculation results show that the proposed full-length multi-point-setting model can provide the control parameters for temperature and rolling-force over full length of strip,predict the risk of rolling exceeding the equipment capability,and improve the shape accuracy and rolling stability of hot-rolled products.展开更多
Based on the practical data of a strip hot rolling line and the flow patterns of the rolling process, the principle of the effect of the tension between mill stands on the strip width was analyzed. The results show th...Based on the practical data of a strip hot rolling line and the flow patterns of the rolling process, the principle of the effect of the tension between mill stands on the strip width was analyzed. The results show that the tension between the upstream mill stands has a significant effect on strip width. The width change takes place in the deforming region between two mill stands, the effect of back tension is more than that of forward tension, and the width narrowing takes place in the biting position of the back slip region. Reasonable tension and its gradient setup are therefore significant factors in the accuracy of the strip width control.展开更多
The microstructure of surface peeling in finish rolled Cu-0.1Fe-0.03P sheetis analyzed by scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectroscope. Fe-rich areas ofdifferent contents are observed in the matrix....The microstructure of surface peeling in finish rolled Cu-0.1Fe-0.03P sheetis analyzed by scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectroscope. Fe-rich areas ofdifferent contents are observed in the matrix. The stress distributions and strain characteristicsat the interface between Cu matrix and Fe particle are studied by elastic-plastic finite elementplane strain model. Larger Fe particles and higher deforming extent of finish rolling are attributedto the intense stress gradient and significant non-homogeneity equivalent strain at the interfaceand accelerate surface peeling of Cu-0.1Fe-0.03P lead frame sheet.展开更多
On the basis of the analysis of the hexagons inscribed and circumscribed of the Mises yield circle on the π- plane in Haigh Westergaard stress space, a new equation called equal area linear yield criterion or EA crit...On the basis of the analysis of the hexagons inscribed and circumscribed of the Mises yield circle on the π- plane in Haigh Westergaard stress space, a new equation called equal area linear yield criterion or EA criterion was proposed, and its plastic specific work rate was derived. Then, a generalized worked example of plate rolling was analyzed by the criterion and its corresponding plastic specific work rate. Finally, the precision of the solution was compared with measured roll separation force in plate finish rolling process. It indicates that the calculated results by EA criterion are slightly higher than the measured ones.展开更多
The effect of hot rolling process on microstructure evolution,mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking(SCC)resistance of high-strength low-alloy(HSLA)steels was investigated by varying the finish rolling te...The effect of hot rolling process on microstructure evolution,mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking(SCC)resistance of high-strength low-alloy(HSLA)steels was investigated by varying the finish rolling temperature(FRT)and total rolling reduction.The results revealed granular bainite with large equiaxed grains was obtained by a total rolling reduction of60%with the FRT of 950℃(within recrystallization temperature T_(r)).The larger grain size and much less grain boundaries should account for the relatively lower strength and SCC resistance.A larger rolling reduction of 80% under the same FRT resulted in the formation of massive martensite-austenite(M/A)constituents and resultant low ductility and SCC resistance.In contrast,a good combination of strength,ductility and SCC resistance was obtained via 80% rolling reduction with the FRT of 860℃(within non-recrystallization temperature T_(nr)),probably because of the fine grain size and M/A constituents,as well as a high density of grain boundary network.展开更多
Dimensions of one kind of stainless steel plate before finish rolling were obtained through analysis of the rough rolling processes by finite element method and updated geometrical method. The FE models of finish roll...Dimensions of one kind of stainless steel plate before finish rolling were obtained through analysis of the rough rolling processes by finite element method and updated geometrical method. The FE models of finish rolling process with a front edge roll were built, and influences of the edge rolling reduction on the stress change in the plate edge during finish rolling were analyzed. The results show that when the edge rolling reduction is increased from 0 mm to 2 mm, the compressive stress in plate corner clearly increases in edge rolling process, and the zone of tensile stress during whole rolling decreases; when the edge rolling reduction is increased from 2 mm to 5 ram, the compressive stress in the plate corner seldom changes, and the compressive stress decreases after the horizontal rolling.展开更多
The influence of the finish rolling temperature on the microstructure and texture evolution of Nb and B micro-alloyed ultra purified Cr17 ferritic stainless steels was investigated. The hot rolled bands were produced ...The influence of the finish rolling temperature on the microstructure and texture evolution of Nb and B micro-alloyed ultra purified Cr17 ferritic stainless steels was investigated. The hot rolled bands were produced by conventional rolling process and the finish rolling at relatively low temperatures or "warm rolling". The microstructure was observed by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction was used to characterize the texture evolution processes. The results showed that as compared to conventional hot rolling process, the warm rolling has led to the refined and homogeneous microstructure and uniform recrystallization texture along γ-fiber in final sheets, indicating that the finish rolling at relatively low temperatures can be the effective way to improve significantly the formability of final sheets.展开更多
The correlation among finish rolling temperature (FRT),microstructure and mechanical property of the high grade pipeline steel was investigated in this study.The microstructure of the steels with different finish roll...The correlation among finish rolling temperature (FRT),microstructure and mechanical property of the high grade pipeline steel was investigated in this study.The microstructure of the steels with different finish rolling temperatures was observed with scanning electronic microscope (SEM) and transmission electronic microscope (TEM).The martensite/austenite (M/A) islands distribution was fixed by colour metallography,and the mechanical properties of the steels were tested with quasi-static tensile testing machine.The result shows that the fraction of M/A island increased with the finish rolling temperature decreasing,and when the finish rolling temperature is 800℃,the mechanical properties are the best.展开更多
The effect of Nb on the microstructure evolution of low-carbon Mn-series air cooled bainitic steels has been studied by using thermomeehanical simulation machine, SEM, and TEM observation. The results show that the am...The effect of Nb on the microstructure evolution of low-carbon Mn-series air cooled bainitic steels has been studied by using thermomeehanical simulation machine, SEM, and TEM observation. The results show that the amount of ferrites is relatively higher in the steel without Nb than that of Nb-bearing steel under same deformation conditions, and the ferrites in Nb-bearing steel are more finer. The mechanical properties of the Nb-bearing steel are higher than those of the steel without Nb at the same finishing rolling temperature (FRT), and the toughness of the Nb- bearing steel is about 100J higher than that of the steel without Nh at the finishing rolling temperature 750℃. The toughness of Nb microalloyed steel will be improved more effectively than that of the steel without Nb with the decrease of FRT.展开更多
The effect of thermomechanical processing(TMP)on the mechanical properties of hot rolled multiphase steel was investigated.TMP was conducted using a laboratory hot rolling mill,in which three different kinds of fini...The effect of thermomechanical processing(TMP)on the mechanical properties of hot rolled multiphase steel was investigated.TMP was conducted using a laboratory hot rolling mill,in which three different kinds of finish rolling deformation degrees and temperatures were applied.The results indicate that polygonal ferrite,granular bainite,and a considerable amount of stabilized retained austenite can be obtained by TMP.The stability of the retained austenite increases with decreasing finish rolling temperature and increasing finish rolling deformation degrees.Ultimate tensile strength(σb),total elongation(δ),and the product of ultimate tensile strength by total elongation(σb·δ)for 50% reduction at finish rolling temperature of 700 ℃ reach maximum values [791 MPa,36% and 28 476(MPa·%),respectively].展开更多
This article reports a new generation of Q460 multi-functional construction structural steel,which has high strength(yield strength larger than 460 MPa),excellent toughness(higher than 110 J/cm^(2) at-60 ℃),lower yie...This article reports a new generation of Q460 multi-functional construction structural steel,which has high strength(yield strength larger than 460 MPa),excellent toughness(higher than 110 J/cm^(2) at-60 ℃),lower yield ratio(lower than 0.8),good fire resistance(yield strength at 600 ℃ larger than two-thirds of its room-temperature yield strength)and better corrosion resistance.The eff ects of finish cooling temperature(FCT)on the microstructure and properties were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),emission electron probe micro-analysis(EPMA),electron backscattering diff raction(EBSD),tensile tester,impact tester,periodic immersion cycle acceleration test and electrochemical experiment.The results show that the strength and toughness are simultaneously improved by decreasing the FCT due to more lath-like bainite with large number of dislocations,refined martensite/austenite(M/A)with higher carbon concentration and increased high angle boundaries.In addition,the fire resistance of the newly developed Q460 steel is obviously better than the conventional one,which is mainly due to non-recrystallized lath-like bainite with high dislocation density at elevated temperature.The corrosion resistance of the new Q460 steel is also improved due to the addition of Cu and Cr.展开更多
The effects of technological parameters on microstructures and properties of low cost hot rolled dual-phase steel was researched by design different finish rolling temperature,mid cooling temperature between laminar c...The effects of technological parameters on microstructures and properties of low cost hot rolled dual-phase steel was researched by design different finish rolling temperature,mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC (ultra fast cooling) and stable UFC rate on the same gauge strips with the same chemistry composition during the manufacture process.It is the key for controlling coil temperature to control finish rolling temperature and mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC that based on stable UFC rate precondition.The lower finish rolling temperature,with mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC,the better to form martensite is.The foundation of developing the similar productions on the similar product line was supplied.It is good to technological advancement of developing high affixation value production as hot rolled DP steel,TRIP steel etc.in CSP line.展开更多
The process of“controlled rolling+relaxation+ultra fast cooling(UFC)”for high strength constructional steel with low yield ratio was presented.Microstructure and corresponding relationship with low yield ratio w...The process of“controlled rolling+relaxation+ultra fast cooling(UFC)”for high strength constructional steel with low yield ratio was presented.Microstructure and corresponding relationship with low yield ratio were investigated.The results showed that the constructional steels with multiphase microstructure of bainitic ferrite,martensite-austenite(M-A)and lath bainite were obtained through the creative process.The grain size decreased with the decrease in finish rolling temperature,which enhanced the strength by the grain refinement strengthening.The proper relaxation treatment promoted the bainitic ferrite lath width and the formation of blocky M-A constituent.In addition,both the tensile and yield strength increased with the decrease in finish rolling temperature and UFC final temperature,but the yield strength increased more significantly than tensile strength,which caused the increase in yield ratio.By using the process of“controlled rolling+relaxation+ultra fast cooling”,the excellent comprehensive mechanical properties of 780 MPa grade constructional steels of 12-40 mm in thickness were achieved.展开更多
文摘A computer model that describes the evolution of microstructures during the hot finishing rolling of SS400 steel has been proposed. It has been found that the microstructure strongly depends on processing of materials and on their parameters, which affected the history of the thermomechanical variables, such as temperature, strain, and strain rate. To investigate the microstructural evolutions during the hot finishing rolling process, the rigid-thermoviscoplastic finite element method (FEM) has been combined with dynamic recrystallization, static recrystallization, and grain growth models. The simulation results show a good agreement with those from the prediction software online.
文摘Thickness,width,temperature,and profile are considered as control targets in process control of hot strip finishing rolling. The pre-calculated settings of the model information include rolling force,cooling water flow between stands,bending force,and roll shifting position. Without changing the load distribution,the interaction among thread speed,rolling force,rolling power,and cooling water flow between stands is comprehensively considered based on the quantifiable relationship among speed,force,and temperature. This paper proposes a full-length multi-point-setting model that uses the settings of strip head to combine the rolling speed diagram with the target finishing mill delivery temperature( FDT) to achieve the calculation of the control parameters along full length of strip. Traditional models cannot effectively predict rolling force of strip body or the maximum and minimum temperatures of FDT. It is also difficult for traditional models to suppress fluctuations in shape accuracy of full-length strip or improve the shape accuracy of the product. Calculation results show that the proposed full-length multi-point-setting model can provide the control parameters for temperature and rolling-force over full length of strip,predict the risk of rolling exceeding the equipment capability,and improve the shape accuracy and rolling stability of hot-rolled products.
文摘Based on the practical data of a strip hot rolling line and the flow patterns of the rolling process, the principle of the effect of the tension between mill stands on the strip width was analyzed. The results show that the tension between the upstream mill stands has a significant effect on strip width. The width change takes place in the deforming region between two mill stands, the effect of back tension is more than that of forward tension, and the width narrowing takes place in the biting position of the back slip region. Reasonable tension and its gradient setup are therefore significant factors in the accuracy of the strip width control.
基金This project is supported by 863 Program of China (N0.2002AA331112)Doctoral Foundation of Northwestern Polytechnical University.
文摘The microstructure of surface peeling in finish rolled Cu-0.1Fe-0.03P sheetis analyzed by scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectroscope. Fe-rich areas ofdifferent contents are observed in the matrix. The stress distributions and strain characteristicsat the interface between Cu matrix and Fe particle are studied by elastic-plastic finite elementplane strain model. Larger Fe particles and higher deforming extent of finish rolling are attributedto the intense stress gradient and significant non-homogeneity equivalent strain at the interfaceand accelerate surface peeling of Cu-0.1Fe-0.03P lead frame sheet.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(50474015)RAL Self-Determination Science Foundation of China(RAL-SD-2008-2)
文摘On the basis of the analysis of the hexagons inscribed and circumscribed of the Mises yield circle on the π- plane in Haigh Westergaard stress space, a new equation called equal area linear yield criterion or EA criterion was proposed, and its plastic specific work rate was derived. Then, a generalized worked example of plate rolling was analyzed by the criterion and its corresponding plastic specific work rate. Finally, the precision of the solution was compared with measured roll separation force in plate finish rolling process. It indicates that the calculated results by EA criterion are slightly higher than the measured ones.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2016YFB0300604)the National Nature Science Foundation of China(51801011)+1 种基金the National Materials Corrosion and Protection Data Center,the State Key Laboratory of Metal Material for Marine Equipment and Application(SKLMEA-K201908)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(FRF-TP-18-026A1)。
文摘The effect of hot rolling process on microstructure evolution,mechanical properties and stress corrosion cracking(SCC)resistance of high-strength low-alloy(HSLA)steels was investigated by varying the finish rolling temperature(FRT)and total rolling reduction.The results revealed granular bainite with large equiaxed grains was obtained by a total rolling reduction of60%with the FRT of 950℃(within recrystallization temperature T_(r)).The larger grain size and much less grain boundaries should account for the relatively lower strength and SCC resistance.A larger rolling reduction of 80% under the same FRT resulted in the formation of massive martensite-austenite(M/A)constituents and resultant low ductility and SCC resistance.In contrast,a good combination of strength,ductility and SCC resistance was obtained via 80% rolling reduction with the FRT of 860℃(within non-recrystallization temperature T_(nr)),probably because of the fine grain size and M/A constituents,as well as a high density of grain boundary network.
基金Item Sponsored by State Basic Research Key Projects (973) of China (2006CB605208-1)National Natural Science Foundation of China (50534020,50634030)
文摘Dimensions of one kind of stainless steel plate before finish rolling were obtained through analysis of the rough rolling processes by finite element method and updated geometrical method. The FE models of finish rolling process with a front edge roll were built, and influences of the edge rolling reduction on the stress change in the plate edge during finish rolling were analyzed. The results show that when the edge rolling reduction is increased from 0 mm to 2 mm, the compressive stress in plate corner clearly increases in edge rolling process, and the zone of tensile stress during whole rolling decreases; when the edge rolling reduction is increased from 2 mm to 5 ram, the compressive stress in the plate corner seldom changes, and the compressive stress decreases after the horizontal rolling.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50734002)Baosteel and the Young Scientist Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.51004035)
文摘The influence of the finish rolling temperature on the microstructure and texture evolution of Nb and B micro-alloyed ultra purified Cr17 ferritic stainless steels was investigated. The hot rolled bands were produced by conventional rolling process and the finish rolling at relatively low temperatures or "warm rolling". The microstructure was observed by optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction was used to characterize the texture evolution processes. The results showed that as compared to conventional hot rolling process, the warm rolling has led to the refined and homogeneous microstructure and uniform recrystallization texture along γ-fiber in final sheets, indicating that the finish rolling at relatively low temperatures can be the effective way to improve significantly the formability of final sheets.
文摘The correlation among finish rolling temperature (FRT),microstructure and mechanical property of the high grade pipeline steel was investigated in this study.The microstructure of the steels with different finish rolling temperatures was observed with scanning electronic microscope (SEM) and transmission electronic microscope (TEM).The martensite/austenite (M/A) islands distribution was fixed by colour metallography,and the mechanical properties of the steels were tested with quasi-static tensile testing machine.The result shows that the fraction of M/A island increased with the finish rolling temperature decreasing,and when the finish rolling temperature is 800℃,the mechanical properties are the best.
基金Item Sponsored by National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2003AA331040)
文摘The effect of Nb on the microstructure evolution of low-carbon Mn-series air cooled bainitic steels has been studied by using thermomeehanical simulation machine, SEM, and TEM observation. The results show that the amount of ferrites is relatively higher in the steel without Nb than that of Nb-bearing steel under same deformation conditions, and the ferrites in Nb-bearing steel are more finer. The mechanical properties of the Nb-bearing steel are higher than those of the steel without Nb at the same finishing rolling temperature (FRT), and the toughness of the Nb- bearing steel is about 100J higher than that of the steel without Nh at the finishing rolling temperature 750℃. The toughness of Nb microalloyed steel will be improved more effectively than that of the steel without Nb with the decrease of FRT.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(50334010)
文摘The effect of thermomechanical processing(TMP)on the mechanical properties of hot rolled multiphase steel was investigated.TMP was conducted using a laboratory hot rolling mill,in which three different kinds of finish rolling deformation degrees and temperatures were applied.The results indicate that polygonal ferrite,granular bainite,and a considerable amount of stabilized retained austenite can be obtained by TMP.The stability of the retained austenite increases with decreasing finish rolling temperature and increasing finish rolling deformation degrees.Ultimate tensile strength(σb),total elongation(δ),and the product of ultimate tensile strength by total elongation(σb·δ)for 50% reduction at finish rolling temperature of 700 ℃ reach maximum values [791 MPa,36% and 28 476(MPa·%),respectively].
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Hebei Province of China(Grant No.18211019D)the"333 Talent Project"of Hebei(Grant No.A201803007)the Technical Development Program between HBIS Company Limited and NEU(Contract No.2019040200044)。
文摘This article reports a new generation of Q460 multi-functional construction structural steel,which has high strength(yield strength larger than 460 MPa),excellent toughness(higher than 110 J/cm^(2) at-60 ℃),lower yield ratio(lower than 0.8),good fire resistance(yield strength at 600 ℃ larger than two-thirds of its room-temperature yield strength)and better corrosion resistance.The eff ects of finish cooling temperature(FCT)on the microstructure and properties were studied by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),emission electron probe micro-analysis(EPMA),electron backscattering diff raction(EBSD),tensile tester,impact tester,periodic immersion cycle acceleration test and electrochemical experiment.The results show that the strength and toughness are simultaneously improved by decreasing the FCT due to more lath-like bainite with large number of dislocations,refined martensite/austenite(M/A)with higher carbon concentration and increased high angle boundaries.In addition,the fire resistance of the newly developed Q460 steel is obviously better than the conventional one,which is mainly due to non-recrystallized lath-like bainite with high dislocation density at elevated temperature.The corrosion resistance of the new Q460 steel is also improved due to the addition of Cu and Cr.
文摘The effects of technological parameters on microstructures and properties of low cost hot rolled dual-phase steel was researched by design different finish rolling temperature,mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC (ultra fast cooling) and stable UFC rate on the same gauge strips with the same chemistry composition during the manufacture process.It is the key for controlling coil temperature to control finish rolling temperature and mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC that based on stable UFC rate precondition.The lower finish rolling temperature,with mid cooling temperature between laminar cooling and UFC,the better to form martensite is.The foundation of developing the similar productions on the similar product line was supplied.It is good to technological advancement of developing high affixation value production as hot rolled DP steel,TRIP steel etc.in CSP line.
基金Item Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(51504063)
文摘The process of“controlled rolling+relaxation+ultra fast cooling(UFC)”for high strength constructional steel with low yield ratio was presented.Microstructure and corresponding relationship with low yield ratio were investigated.The results showed that the constructional steels with multiphase microstructure of bainitic ferrite,martensite-austenite(M-A)and lath bainite were obtained through the creative process.The grain size decreased with the decrease in finish rolling temperature,which enhanced the strength by the grain refinement strengthening.The proper relaxation treatment promoted the bainitic ferrite lath width and the formation of blocky M-A constituent.In addition,both the tensile and yield strength increased with the decrease in finish rolling temperature and UFC final temperature,but the yield strength increased more significantly than tensile strength,which caused the increase in yield ratio.By using the process of“controlled rolling+relaxation+ultra fast cooling”,the excellent comprehensive mechanical properties of 780 MPa grade constructional steels of 12-40 mm in thickness were achieved.