The modernization work will be carried out by the equipment manufacturer Tenova. The project will include the integration of automation levels 1 and 2, human-machine interface (HMI), and machine learning applications aimed at improving the efficiency of the rolling skip schedule.
3p3p340. 3p3p341. The upcoming upgrade will include the Advanced Roll Cluster Configurator, “an intelligent system that automatically determines optimal roll sizes for various rolling configurations, ensuring efficient roll management,” Tenova explains in a note seen by Kallanish.A vibration monitoring system will also be implemented to improve process stability and control. These changes will lead to increased accuracy, process reliability, and operational efficiency.
The 20 mm high mills are used for high-speed production of cold-rolled strip. “We are confident that Tenova's expertise in 20th generation rolling mill technology and digital innovation will help us achieve our goal of restarting the mill using state-of-the-art rolling and automation models,” says Paolo Tenca, Head of Marcegaglia's Technical Department.
Tenova claims that as a result of the modernization, the rolling mill will set new standards for cold rolling performance and production flexibility. It is planned that the 20-hour cold rolling mill will start operating in 2026.
Natalia Capra France
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