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A rolling mill is a continuous production line that plastically shapes slabs, blooms, or coils into desired forms such as plates, strips, wires, and profiles by applying rolling forces. Its control system aims for high precision, speed, efficiency, and flexibility. The main challenge is that the rolling process is a complex physical system with multiple variables, strong coupling, nonlinearity, and significant time delays, requiring highly advanced control algorithms and a robust hardware platform.
Core Components of ABB's Rolling Mill Control System:
Basic Automation System (L1 - Level 1)
Process Automation System (L2 - Level 2)
Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Operator Station
Digital Platform - ABB Ability™
Key Technologies and Advantages of ABB in Rolling Mill Control:
Fully Automatic Threading (in seconds)
Automatic Gauge Control (AGC)
Shape Control
Looper Height/Tension Control
Data-Driven Optimization
