On-line and real time meaurement of ROLL PROFile in hot and cold rolling mills

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This pilot and demonstration project aims to develop an ON-LINE / REAL-TIME measurement system for ROLL PROFILES in HOT and COLD rolling. The system will allow in the harsh rolling mill environment to measure the profile of work rolls and pinch rolls during rolling. A very high accuracy is aimed over a roll table width up to 2m. The measured data will be used to optimise/validate roll crown evolution models integrated in flatness control. In the future also real-time control actuators for roll profile control can be envisaged improving the flatness of hot and cold rolled products.