A U-channel of 85-15 brass will be shape formed, but first must be flat rolled to a thickness of 0.9 mm. The strip has a width of 25 mm and an initial thickness of ho=1.5 mm. A preliminary process design suggests a 40% reduction in a single pass on a rolling mill with 150 mm-diameter rolls. If the roll surface speed is 1 m/s, and the coefficient of friction is μ=0.1, calculate the rolling force and power requirements. Repeat the problem if two passes were taken to achieve the desired reduction.
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A U-channel of 85-15 brass will be shape formed, but first must be flat rolled to...
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