Steel rolling is far from being as simple as "flattening" the steel! There are many professional nuances involved, and many people have misunderstood this.

2026-05-15

Many laypeople, even those who are just starting out in this field, have a misconception: they think that steel rolling is simply putting the steel billet into the rolling machine and relying on the rollers to forcefully squeez...

Speed-up of the rolling line must-read: Why is the higher the speed, the greater the requirements for the rolls, bearings and lubrication?

2026-05-15

Introduction In steel production, "increasing speed and improving efficiency" is an eternal pursuit. From the initial 10m/s to the current 120m/s of high-line rolling mills, each breakthrough in rolling speed has ...

Temperature difference of 1250℃: What are the differences between hot rolling and cold rolling?

2026-04-13

Hot rolling and cold rolling are both processes for shaping steel plates or profiles. They have a significant impact on the structure and properties of the steel. So, what are the differences between them? Today, our editor wil...

Analysis of the causes of rolled protrusions and corresponding solutions

2026-04-13

Abstract: Waviness in thick plate rolling is one of the common plate shape defects. During the thick plate rolling production process of Baosteel Co., Ltd., plate waviness often occurs. The most common varieties and specificati...

Efficient intelligent monitoring and digitalization technology for continuous casting

2026-02-04

1. Research Background  Continuous casting is the core process that links steelmaking and steel rolling. Its stability and intelligence level directly affect product quality, production efficiency, and equipment safety...

The reasons why the bearings of steel mill rolling machines are prone to damage and the solutions for addressing the problem

2026-02-04

High load and complex conditions  Extreme load shock  The rolling mill bearings have to withstand 2 to 5 times the radial load of ordinary bearings. Moreover, they are affected by various working conditions su...