rolling mill

A 'rolling mill' is crucial in metalworking, transforming metal stock into sheets, bars, and other forms through rolling processes.

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Definition

B2Metalworking

(technical, industrial)A machine that shapes metal by passing it between rollers.

Example

  • The factory installed a new rolling mill to produce thinner metal sheets.
  • In a rolling mill, metal is processed to achieve uniform thickness.

C1Manufacturing

(technical, industrial)A facility where metal is processed into sheets, bars, or other forms by being passed through rollers.

Example

  • The rolling mill operates continuously to meet the demand for steel bars.
  • Hot and cold rolling processes are both conducted in the rolling mill.

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