Master hot steel rolling processes, equipment, and optimization techniques across flat, long, rod, rail, and strip products.
Plate Rolling
Full Code
MAN0108240
Module Type
E-learning
Description
Short description:
Learn how steel rails are produced through hot rolling using universal mills, with attention to geometry, quality, and mechanical performance.
Long description:
This module focuses on the specific process of hot rolling steel rails, highlighting the complex geometry and mechanical requirements of rail products. It details the transformation of blooms into final rail shapes using specialized universal rolling mills and edgers. Learners explore the key stages of rail rolling, including preforming, breakdown, finishing passes, and cooling. The module explains the use of symmetrical rolling passes and multiple rolling directions to achieve precise profiles and consistent grain structure. Special attention is given to dimensional accuracy, surface defects, and quality control in high-performance rail applications.
What you will learn
- Describe the hot rolling process of steel rails from bloom to final profile.
- Identify the function of universal rolling mills and edgers in shaping rail geometry.
- Apply rolling sequences that involve multiple directions and passes to achieve symmetry.
- Evaluate the influence of rolling parameters on dimensional accuracy and internal quality.
- Recognize common surface and internal defects in rail rolling and appropriate inspection methods.
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