WyRoll 3RV Series Variable-Axis Plate Rolling Machine

The WyRoll 3RV Series is a variable-axis plate rolling machine with a 3-roll system, available in 5 configurations, from the 3RV 0511 (5 mm/1100 mm) to the 3RV 80100 (80 mm thickness, 10000 mm width), with rolling capabilities that exceed any other series in the UZINEX portfolio: a maximum thickness of 80 mm, a maximum width of 10000 mm, a rolling diameter from 120 mm to 15000 mm and CNC conical rolling with a variable angle from 0° to 45°. This variable-axis plate rolling machine is the top solution for industries that process plates extreme in dimensions and thicknesses: shipbuilding, offshore, oil and energy at a large industrial scale.

The variable-axis principle of the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine sets this series apart from standard 3-roll machines: the bottom roll can move independently into an asymmetric position relative to the central axis, allowing the complete pre-rolling of the plate ends in a single clamping and eliminating the residual straight zones without separate pre-rolling operations. The 8-axis CNC system manages all movements, including conical rolling for producing truncated cones with angles from 0° to 45°.

Key advantages of the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine

• Variable axis: complete pre-rolling without separate operations. The WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine allows the complete pre-rolling of both plate ends in a single clamping through the asymmetric movement of the bottom roll, eliminating the residual straight zones without requiring the manual repositioning of the plate or a separate pre-rolling machine.

• Maximum thickness 80 mm and maximum width 10000 mm: the WyRoll 3RV 80100 model processes steel plates up to 80 mm thick and 10000 mm wide, extreme capabilities that far exceed any other plate rolling machine in the UZINEX portfolio and cover all applications in the shipbuilding, offshore and heavy-construction industries.

• Diameter range 120 mm–15000 mm: the minimum rolling diameter of 120 mm on the 3RV 0511 model and the maximum of 15000 mm on the 3RV 80100 model cover a range 125 times wider than other rolling machines, from small precision cylinders to wind-tower sections of 15 meters in diameter.

• CNC conical rolling with variable angle 0–45°: the CNC conical-rolling device allows the production of truncated cones with angles from 0° (cylinder) to 45° with automatic angle adjustment directly from the CNC, with no manual mechanical adjustments, essential for manufacturers of ship hulls with conical profiles, silos and tanks with conical caps.

• Bosch Rexroth downward-pressure hydraulic system: accuracy ±0,1 mm. The high-precision hydraulic system with 20% controlled viscosity and compression up to 25% ensures a rolling accuracy of ±0,1 mm and roundness of ±0,1 mm across the entire range of formats, with automatic bypass and integration of all dimensions.

• Work rolls with uniform 360° torque: 5% surface deformation. The hydraulically driven work rolls ensure uniform torque throughout the 360° rotation, with a contact-surface deformation of only 5%, maintaining the roll geometry and the surface quality of the shell throughout the equipment's service life.

• 8-axis CNC with 30 stored programs: automatic complex rolling. The 8-axis CNC system simultaneously manages all roll movements, the downward-pressure system and the automatic feeding, with 30 stored programs for the fast recall of frequent formats.

Technical specifications of the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine

The WyRoll 3RV versus the WyRoll 3R and 2R: when the variable axis is necessary

The WyRoll 2R Series eliminates the straight zones without separate pre-rolling, but is limited to 30 mm thickness and 4000 mm width. The WyRoll 3R Series offers superior accuracy (±0,08 mm) and 42CrMo shafts, but requires separate pre-rolling of the ends. The WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine combines the advantages of both (complete pre-rolling in a single clamping through the variable axis) and adds capabilities that do not exist in the other series: 80 mm thickness, 10000 mm width, CNC conical rolling and a diameter of up to 15000 mm.

The WyRoll 3RV is the choice when: the thickness exceeds 20 mm, the width exceeds 4000 mm, cones are required, the diameter exceeds 4000 mm, or when the elimination of separate pre-rolling is mandatory for productivity. UZINEX provides free consultancy for selecting the right series.

Applications and industries for the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine

The WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine is intended for industries that process plates of exceptional dimensions and thicknesses. The shipbuilding industry uses the 3RV 5070 and 3RV 80100 models for rolling hull and superstructure plates of 50–80 mm thickness and 7000–10000 mm width, dimensions impossible to process on any other plate rolling machine in the UZINEX portfolio.

Wind-turbine manufacturers use the variable-axis plate rolling machine for rolling the conical and cylindrical sections of tall wind towers, where diameters of 5000–10000 mm and thicknesses of 30–60 mm are standard specifications for the tower's base sections. The CNC conical rolling eliminates the operations of forming the truncated-cone sections separately.

The oil and gas industry uses the large models of the variable-axis plate rolling machine for manufacturing the shells and flanges of large-diameter pipes, gas separators and spherical tanks, with the ±0,1 mm accuracy guaranteeing the tightness of the welded joints at high operating pressures.

How the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine works

1. Automatic feeding and CNC centering: the plate of up to 200 tonnes (the 3RV 80100 model) is fed automatically and centered with ±0,5 mm accuracy by the CNC FUZL system, with additional support systems for the extra-wide plates of 7000–10000 mm.

2. End pre-rolling through the variable axis: the bottom roll moves into an asymmetric position relative to the central axis; the plate ends are completely pre-rolled in a single clamping without residual straight zones, eliminating the need for a separate pre-rolling operation.

3. Progressive rolling with Bosch Rexroth downward pressure: the high-precision hydraulic system applies the automatically calibrated downward pressure; the 8-axis CNC simultaneously controls all movements to achieve the programmed diameter and roundness with ±0,1 mm accuracy.

4. Conical rolling (optional) with the CNC device: for truncated cones, the CNC device automatically adjusts the rolling angle (0–45°); the CNC calculates and applies the parameters for each conical section with no manual intervention.

5. Removal and preparation for welding: the finished shell or cone with ±0,1 mm accuracy is removed with the automatic unloading system; the plate ends are aligned for welding without additional adjustments.

Frequently asked questions about the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine

Can the WyRoll 3RV Series machine roll both cylinders and cones without changing the equipment?

Yes. The WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine can produce both cylinders (0° cone angle) and truncated cones (0–45° angle) with the same equipment, by activating the CNC conical-rolling device. The transition from cylindrical rolling to conical rolling is performed from the CNC panel without mechanical changes to the machine, minimizing setup times between orders with different geometries.

What absolute maximum dimensions can the WyRoll 3RV 80100 process?

The 3RV 80100 model of the variable-axis plate rolling machine processes plates up to 80 mm thick and 10000 mm wide (10 meters), with a rolling diameter from 1200 mm to 15000 mm (15 meters outer diameter). The installed power of 2×160 kW and the machine weight of 200 tonnes reflect the extreme industrial dimensions of this model. UZINEX provides consultancy for the infrastructure requirements (foundation, lifting equipment) needed for installing the large models.

Is the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine eligible for European funding?

Yes. UZINEX supplies equipment for EU-funded projects (NRRP, the Regional Program, the Just Transition Program) and is a member of the Enterprise Europe Network. The WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine can be included in funding applications for modernizing heavy industrial production capacity. UZINEX provides the technical documentation for public procurement procedures and tenders.

Why UZINEX for the WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine

• Free technical consultancy: model selection from the extreme range. UZINEX evaluates the thicknesses, widths, required diameters and the conical-rolling requirement to recommend the optimal model in the 3RV 0511–80100 range, including the infrastructure requirements for the large models.

• Transport, installation and commissioning included free of charge: the variable-axis plate rolling machine is delivered, installed and calibrated at the customer's site by the UZINEX technical team, with testing on the real materials and operator training on the 8-axis CNC.

• Extended 60-month warranty: warranty for all components with technical support and intervention in under 36 hours.

• National technical support in under 36 hours: a 24/7 telephone line and fast intervention for all components.

• AI smart manual included: complete documentation with AI assistance for 96%+ of technical requests.

• Full eligibility for European funding: documentation and support for EU, NRRP and structural-funds funding.

The WyRoll 3RV Series variable-axis plate rolling machine is the solution for industries that process extreme plates: thicknesses up to 80 mm, widths up to 10000 mm, diameters from 120 mm to 15000 mm, with CNC conical rolling 0–45°, complete pre-rolling without separate operations, 8-axis CNC and 30 programs, in 5 models from 3 tonnes to 200 tonnes machine weight.