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Skin Pass Mill: Superior Surface Finish & Mechanical Properties

Beijing Yang Wang Li Xin Sci&Tech Co.,Ltd.

Official Website: https://www.bjywlx.com

Address: No.1518, LAR Valley Int'l, Guangwai Avenue, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100055

The steel processing industry continues to evolve with advancements in surface treatment technologies. At the forefront of this evolution is Skin Pass Mill technology, which plays a crucial role in enhancing material properties for various industrial applications.

Product Spotlight: High-Performance Skin Pass Mill

As manufactured by Beijing Yang Wang Li Xin Sci&Tech Co., Ltd., our Skin Pass Mill represents one of the most important facilities in galvanizing lines with three primary functions:

Create specific surface roughness on galvanized sheets to enhance color coating quality
Improve sheet flatness and dimensional stability
Enhance mechanical properties by eliminating yield plateau and stretcher strains

Our engineers have developed medium-to-high quality Skin Pass Mills in various widths including 1800mm, 1680mm, 1550mm, 1450mm and 1150mm with rolling forces up to 12,000KN. These systems are implemented across zinc galvanized, aluminum-zinc galvanized, lithium-magnesium-zinc galvanized production lines and continuous pickling-temper lines.

Critical Technical Parameters

Understanding the specifications of Skin Pass Mill equipment is essential for optimal material processing:

Parameter	Standard Range	Advanced Models	Measurement
Work Roll Diameter	350-600mm	450-650mm	Millimeters
Maximum Rolling Force	3000-8000kN	8000-12000kN	Kilonewtons
Rolling Speed	200-800 m/min	800-1500 m/min	Meters/Minute
Reduction Control	0.5-3%	3-5%	Percentage
Surface Roughness Range	0.3-3.0 μm	Precision ±0.05 μm	Micrometers
Motor Power	500-1500 kW	1500-3000 kW	Kilowatts
Minimum Material Thickness	0.2mm	0.15mm	Millimeters

Performance Advantages of Modern Skin Pass Mills

Skin Pass Mill: Superior Surface Finish & Mechanical Properties

Modern Skin Pass Mill installations provide material property enhancements that translate to real-world benefits:

Industry Applications

Skin Pass Mills serve critical functions across multiple industrial segments:

Automotive Industry: Producing high-quality surface finishes for exposed automotive panels
Appliance Manufacturing: Creating uniform surfaces for painted refrigerator and dishwasher panels
Construction Materials: Preparing roofing and siding materials with optimal coating adhesion
Packaging Solutions: Processing thin gauge materials for food and beverage container111s

The latest advancements in Skin Pass Mill technology focus on digital integration and process optimization. Recent implementations incorporate AI-based predictive maintenance systems that analyze roll force data patterns to anticipate service requirements before failures occur.

Technical Development Trends

Skin Pass Mill Technical FAQs

Q: What material specifications are critical for work rolls?

A: Work rolls must have a surface hardness of 75-85 HSC with chromium plating of 150-200μm thickness. The microstructure requires tempered martensite with dispersed carbides for optimal wear resistance (ASM International).

Q: What deflection compensation systems are integrated?

A: Modern Skin Pass Mills incorporate hydraulic bend systems with ±1000kN force and backup roll contouring to maintain profile consistency within 1% across the strip width.

Q: How is tension controlled during skin passing?

A: Servo-controlled tension reels with ±0.5% accuracy maintain consistent strip tension between 5-50% of yield strength depending on material grade.

Q: What surface finish specifications can be achieved?

A: Advanced mills achieve surface roughness (Ra) of 0.3-3.0μm with peak count (RPc) of 70-150 peaks/cm, controlled through EDT (Electro Discharge Texturing) roll preparation techniques.

Q: What are the installation requirements?

A: Foundations require vibration dampening to 10μm amplitude at 10Hz frequency. Floor flatness tolerance is ±0.5mm/m² per ISO 8512-1:2018 standards with alignment precision of 0.05mm/m.

Q: How is thermal expansion compensated?

A: Temperature-controlled roll cooling maintains operating temperature within ±3°C of ambient through closed-loop emulsion systems with 5μm filtration.

Q: What safety systems are incorporated?

A: Redundant PLC systems with SIL-3 safety interlocks, hydraulic pressure monitoring, and emergency roll separation systems ensure personnel protection during operation.

Industry Recognition

The effectiveness of Skin Pass Mill technology has been validated through numerous industry studies and implementations:

"The technological improvements in skin passing have substantially increased the formability of advanced high-strength steels while maintaining surface quality essential for Class-A automotive finishes." - International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 2023

Learn more about surface texturing technologies in cold rolling: ScienceDirect

"Modern skin pass mills demonstrate roll force control within ±1.5% of target values, enabling unprecedented consistency in mechanical property development." - Iron & Steel Technology Conference Proceedings, 2023

Review the complete technical paper: AIST Proceedings

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