Method for automatically adjusting the rolls in a universal type mill stand

Method for automatically adjusting the rolls in a universal type rolling mill stand the stand including horizontally positioned upper and lower rolls and vertically positioned vertical rolls comprising the steps of:

• adjusting the lower roll in a vertical direction and corresponding to its rolling diameter and in particular relation to a horizonally extending center plane of rolling;
• adjusting the upper roll towards the lower roll at a relatively low speed until rolling pressure is indicated through separate pressure measurement;
• retracting slowly the upper roll until rolling pressure has reduced to zero;
• releasing the upper roll as far as its axial disposition is concerned;
• moving the vertical rolls towards each other, said vertical rolls being in abutment with said upper roll so that upon movement of the vertical rolls the upper roll is shifted to a position such that both said vertical rolls abut the sides of the lower roll;
• arresting the axial position of the upper roll;
• moving all rolls to attain rolling pressure;
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• ascertaining values indicative of respective positions for the rolls after completion of all preceding steps.