Laboratory System simulates direct rolling.
Press Release Summary:
Using direct resistance heating, Model HSD-V40 simulates direct rolling, from continuous caster to end of hot rolling process, using single specimen. Two 40-ton hydraulic systems deform specimen in equal amounts for true plain strain deformation, while 2 computers provide digital control and data acquisition. System features 16 channels of data acquisition at up to 50,000 samples/sec. Simulations can be run in air, vacuum, or inert gas.
Original Press Release:
DSI Announces Industry-First Direct Rolling Simulator
POESTENKILL, N.Y. (Aug. 16) - In an industry first, Dynamic Systems Inc. (DSI) today announced the HSD-V40, the only commercially available laboratory system capable of simulating direct rolling, from the continuous caster to the end of the hot rolling process, all in one continuous sequence using a single specimen.
For the first time ever, steel makers can explore the promise of continuous casting and direct rolling (CC-DR) on an affordable, reproducible laboratory scale. In addition to direct rolling, this system can be used for simulating semi-solid rolling (liquid metal core reduction), plane strain compression, hot rolling and forging.
The Thermal and Mechanical Systems
The HDS-V40 uses direct resistance heating - developed on the world-renowned Gleeble - and expands the technology to utilize larger specimens to allow subsequent properties testing on the specimen material after deformation. An innovative melting containment system features a crucible that holds the molten material in place and can be removed under computer control prior to deformation.
The HDS-V40 has two 40-ton hydraulic systems - opposed to each other - that deform the specimen in equal amounts for true plain strain deformation. Maximum stroke rate is 1.7 meters per second; minimum stroke rate is 0.1 millimeters per second. Each mechanical system is equipped with its own internal Hydrawedge® (patents pending) for precise control of strain and strain rate. Through another servo-hydraulic system, the HDS-V40 also can precisely control expansion and contraction of the material as it melts and solidifies to provide a more accurate simulation.
The Digital Control and Data Collection System
The machine utilizes two computer systems. One computer system is used to store all of the HDS-V40 programs and run the machine. The second computer is used to create test programs, download programs to the control computer, gather all the data from the measuring systems on the machine and analyze and print the data.
The control computer is stand alone and can run the machine independently from the second computer. This permits data plotting of prior tests using the second computer while a new test is being performed using the control computer. Alternately, the machine may be run manually from the front panel controls on the control console. The data acquisition system can acquire 16 channels of data at up to 50,000 samples per second.
Unprecedented Flexibility
No other system offers so much flexibility to perform melting, solidification and deformation simulations in so many different ways. The HDS-V40 can perform plane strain deformation and model deformation in different parts of the melt zone - in either the semi-solid material or in the previously melted and re-solidified material.
Simulations can be performed in controlled atmospheres. In addition, the deformation anvils have separate heating controls so that the temperature of the anvils can be adjusted independently of the specimen. This allows the operator to simulate the temperature of the rolls as they contact the slab. An optional laser dilatometer allows collection of transformation data as the specimen cools.
Applications
Applications of the HSD-V40 include:
o Direct rolling simulation
o Hot deformation
o Multi-stand rolling mill simulation
o Multi-hit forging simulation
o Stress relaxation
o Semi-solid rolling simulation
The HSD-V40 at a glance
o Continuous Casting - Direct rolling, liquid metal core reduction, hot rolling and hot forging simulations
o Direct resistance heating for high speed thermal capability and precise control
o Two 40-ton hydraulic systems with exact control of strain and strain rate
o Deformation speeds from 1.7 meters/sec to 0.1 mm/sec.
o Simulations can be run in air, vacuum or inert gas
o Quench in-situ at anytime during simulation with gas or water
o Eight channels of thermal and mechanical control
o Precise digital control system
o 16 channels of data acquisition at up to 50,000 samples/sec
About Dynamic Systems Inc.
Founded over 45 years ago, DSI has pioneered the development and manufacture of dynamic thermal/mechanical systems for materials research, including the Gleeble 3500, the Hydrawedge Hot Deformation Simulator and MAXStrain Multi-Axis Deformation Simulator. For additional information, contact DSI or visit the DSI Web site at www.gleeble.com.
