Design of an Assel (Three-Roll) Mill Workshop
Assel or three-roll mills are an essential component in the manufacture of steel products. The process of rolling the steel helps to form the shape of the final product whilst also reducing the thickness of the steel. The mills are thus an integral part of the production process and are responsible for the quality of the final product.
This project aims to design an Assel mill workshop. The workshop should be able to handle three to four rolls and two different size pipes. In addition, it should be able to roll all kinds of steel with varying thicknesses. The workshop should also be able to maintain the desired shape and thickness of the finished products.
The workshop should be designed so that it is efficient and ergonomic, i.e. all operators should be able to work safely, quickly and productively. Further, the workshop should be able to accommodate the required machinery, control devices, safety devices and ancillary equipment.
The workshop should consist of three main areas: the roll area, the pipe area and the control area. The roll area should have three or four Assel mills of varying widths, each with its own motorized or hand-fed rolling device. The mill should have clamping provisions, adjustable speed, and a variety of tooling available.
The pipe area should have two pipe bedding machines, which can handle pipes of different sizes. The machines should be equipped with their own adjustable speeds, rolling devices and tooling. Additionally, the machines should have their own clamping provisions, adjustable speed, flow controls, and safety devices.
The control area should include computers and controllers which are linked to the mills and pipe bedding machines. These computers should be able to monitor and control the different parameters of the process, including speed, feed rate, temperature, and more.
The workshop should also have a horizontal transport mechanism to move the rolls from one area to another as required. The roll transport mechanism should have its own adjustable speed, load sensing system, and safety devices. The transport mechanisms should be able to move the rolls with a minimum of 15 feet per minute.
Finally, the workshop should have a loading and unloading area where the rolls can be prepared for shipment. This area should include its own conveyor system, scales, loading racks and safety devices. Additionally, the loading and unloading area should contain an area for the quality inspection and testing of the finished product.
In conclusion, the proposed design of an Assel mill workshop meets all the required standards. The roll area contains three or four Assel mills of varying widths, the pipe area contains two pipe bedding machines and the control area contains computers and controllers connected to the other two areas. The workshop has its own transport mechanisms, its loading and unloading area, as well as an area for quality inspection and testing. All of these features make for a safe, efficient and ergonomic workshop, offering the highest possible quality in the production of steel products.
