semicontinuous mill

A semicontinuous mill is a type of rolling mill used in metallurgy. In a rolling shop, stands are arranged in different layouts. A semicontinuous mill is a more compact arrangement that combines elements of open-train and tandem mills for rolling long products. It allows the workpiece to be passed back and forth through a reversing mill before proceeding through the rest of the line. This contrasts with a fully continuous mill, which consists of a series of consecutive rolls or dies through which a material is passed without reversal. Rolling is a primary method for shaping metals, particularly steel, into various forms like bars, sheets, and wires, and can be done hot or cold.123