SHAPE FORMING MILL Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: manufacture of rolled products, in particular, production of sectional roll-formed small-sized shapes. SUBSTANCE: mill has working rolls whose spindles are mounted in roller bearings positioned in supporting chocks. Roll spindles are made collapsible and formed from two halves joined by threaded connection so that self-sealing is provided. Drive halves of collapsible spindles are mounted in two bearings separated by intermediate ring and opposite halves are mounted in one bearing disposed in supporting chock. End portions of spindle halves are made in the form of polygon with flat faces. EFFECT: wider operational capabilities, improved quality of produced shapes and reduced labor intensity. 2 dwg