Method and apparatus for controlling metal strip profile during rolling with direct measurement of process parameters

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PATENT NO 10994317
APP PUB NO 20170259313A1
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15453429

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A rolling mill control system and method includes use of sensors located between rolling mill stands to directly measure metal sheet or plate flatness, thickness profile, position, and the camber of the rolls in the mill. A feedback loop control system adjusts or adapts rolling mill control mechanisms to control the rolling process.

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  • NOVELIS INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alder, Hansjuerg Feuerthalen, CH 9 38
Eboli, Carlos Kennesaw, US 5 5
Fairlie, Matthew J Kingston, CA 12 286
Murad, Luiz Pindamonhangaba, BR 2 5
Stanistreet, Timothy F Kennesaw, US 4 5

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