An overview is given of roll developments and experience in the context of hot mills and flat rolled products. After 30 years of slow change, there are now strong productivity and quality incentives driving developments in roll technology. International developments are noted, in particular the acceptance that high speed steel (HSS) rolls must be used to meet current surface finish requirements. The most significant need at present is for an improvement of late stand work rolls.
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