DOI: 10.31399/asm.amp.2015-09.p023 ISSN:
Furnace Roll Failure Analysis on Hot-Dip Coating Line Spurs New Design and Welding Process
Yu-Ping Yang, William Mohr- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics of Materials
- General Materials Science
Abstract
A new design and welding process may extend the life of furnace rolls in hot-dip coating lines, which often fail in less than one year. This article is a case study of analysis of a failed furnace roll that led to a proposed improved design to extend component life.