Abstract
The nature of instabilities in the steady-state region in the form of high amplitudes or
peaks during hot rolling can be an indication of the problems in the roll mill stand. The aim of
this study is to predict the variation in load, stress, strain, torque and power and the influence
these parameters can have during the deformation of the workpiece in the roll gap. To achieve
this aim, Finite Element Modelling (FEM) was used in the simulation of a single pass hot rolling
of AISI 1016 carbon steel. The results indicate that, large amplitudes in the stresses, strains and
torque variations can result in vibrations in the mill stands compared to the steady state point
values. This can also result in inhomogeneity in the microstructural properties of the rolled
workpiece...