Abstract
The paper deals with the correction of irregularities in the incoming product by the mill stand. To achieve the best possible consistency of thickness and the closest possible thickness tolerance in the finished strip, continuous automatic thickness control is used. Thickness variations of incoming and outgoing strips and their relation to stand stiffness are discussed, and also anticipatory thickness control taking account of mill stand stiffness. The conclusions drawn are that construction of mill stands and the factors affecting stand stiffness are of equal importance to thickness control.
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