During the rolling process of tailor rolled blank(TRB) cold-rolled strips, the gauge exhibits characteristics of periodic, continuous, and multi-stage variations. To address the difficulty in achieving precise gauge control, a control strategy of dense sampling and point by point regulation is proposed. To prevent oscillation in the control system, a variable gauge control(VGC) model based on time and space constraints is developed and successfully implemented in the control system of a variable gauge cold rolling mill. On-site data analysis shows that prior to the use of VGC model, the gauge fluctuations in the equal gauge zone are relatively stable, while the transitional zones exhibited significant gauge deviations, with positive deviations during upwards rolling and negative deviations during downwards rolling. After using VGC model, the system demonstrates rapid and effective adjustment capabilities for gauge deviations in the transitional zones, ensuring that the gauge deviations of TRB are within ±0.025 mm, better than the existing TRB standards in the automotive industry.
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