Research Article

A Novel 2D Metal Flow Model for Hot Rolling of Aluminum Alloy Thick Plate

Table 2

Rolling parameters applied in the metal flow model.

Initial thickness (m)Exit thickness (m)Radius of roll (m)Entrance velocity (m·s−1)Exit velocity (m·s−1)Min linear velocity of roll (m·s−1)Max linear velocity of roll (m·s−1)

0.50.480.31.61.6671.6561.666
0.471.7021.6861.701
0.461.7391.7161.738
0.40.381.6841.6561.683
0.371.7291.6861.728
0.361.7781.7161.777