Engineering:Z-mill
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A Z-Mill or Sendzimir Mill is a machine for rolling steel.[1][2] Unlike a traditional rolling mill this 20-high cluster mill configuration utilizes cascaded supporting rolls to apply force on the small work rolls in the center. This allows the application of a higher roll pressure without bending the work rolls, which would result in poor metal quality. Thus very hard and elastic materials can be rolled.
Development
The evolution to the current 20-High Cluster Sendzimir Mill from the early 12-High configuration[1] was pioneered by Tadeusz Sendzimir in the early 1930s. The designs for the Sendzimir Mill were patented[3][4] by T. Sendzimir, Inc.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bhaduri, Amit (2018). Mechanical Properties and Working of Metals and Alloys. Springer. pp. 527 ff.. ISBN 9789811072093.
- ↑ Winters, Gary L.; Nutt, Michael J. (2003). Stainless Steels for Medical and Surgical Applications. ASTM International. pp. 62-70. ISBN 9780803134591.
- ↑ Tadeusz Sendzimir, "Rolling Mill Adjustment", US patent 2169711, published 1939-08-15
- ↑ Tadeusz Sendzimir, John E. Eckert, "Design and construction of rolling mills", US patent 2479974, published 1949-08-23
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