STUDY OF THE FEASIBILITY OF APPLYING ULTRASONIC ENERGY TO THE ROLLING PROCESS FOR SHEET METALS.
Abstract
A transducerized roll was successfully fabricated and installed in the rolling mill. Using a heat exchanger to prevent transducer heating, radial surface displacements of .00006 to .00008 inches at a frequency of 12 KC/S could be continuously maintained during rolling. Load reductions of 5% to 16% were obtained while rolling lead at room temperature and aluminum at 500C. No significant effect was observed on copper or steel or aluminum at room temperature. A new roll is being constructed utilizing improved design features and will be compared with the older roll and used in conjunction with it to provide a mill operating with two transducerized rolls. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0613025
Entities
People
- James W. Cunningham
- Ronald J. Lanyi
Organizations
- Westinghouse Electric Corporation