Shifting Strategy Optimization of the Thermal Work Roll in Hot Strip Rolling Based on Three Particle Swarms and Differential Evolution Algorithm

During fast-paced rolling of the same type strip of hot tandem rolling, the thermal expansion of the work rolls has a significant influence on the shape of the on-load roll gap, which needs to be considered in the free shifting of the work rolls. In this paper, the thermal crown evaluation index and the thermal expansion simulation model of the work roll are established, and the influence of different roll shifting parameters on the thermal crown of the roll in the service cycle of the work roll is analyzed. A special roll shifting strategy of the downstream stand is designed, and intelligent optimization is carried out with the goal of thermal roll shape and uniform wear of work rolls. The optimized roll shifting strategy can significantly improve the strip shape quality.