Victor Zhong has 23 years of experience in heavy plate rolling and leveling equipment.
He has led 300+ global projects for shipbuilding, pressure vessels, and steel plants.
His solutions cover 3/4-roll benders, high-strength steel, and hot leveling machines with ±1.5mm precision,
serving clients across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. He helps factories boost first-pass yield above 99%
and meet international standards like ASME, PED, DNV-GL, sharing industry technical cases on his blog.
Professional Background
Since joining EZHONG in 2001, Victor has become one of the leading experts in plate rolling and leveling technology.
His deep understanding of material science, mechanical engineering, and process optimization has enabled him to
design custom solutions for the world's most demanding heavy industry applications.
Victor specializes in hydraulic CNC variable center distance 3-roll plate bending machines, 4-roll plate bending systems,
and precision plate leveling equipment. His expertise spans across multiple industries including wind energy,
shipbuilding, pressure vessel manufacturing, and large-diameter pipe production.
Industry Expertise
- Wind Tower Manufacturing: Developed specialized solutions for rolling 30-120mm tapered tower sections with automated cone-angle calculation systems
- Marine & Shipbuilding: Engineered extra-large plate rolling systems up to 21m width for LNG carriers and bulk vessels
- Pressure Vessels: Designed high-precision rolling solutions for ASME-certified pressure vessel manufacturers
- Steel Plate Leveling: Innovated hot and cold leveling technologies achieving ±1.5mm flatness tolerance
- High-Strength Materials: Pioneered rolling techniques for advanced materials including Q690, Q890, and marine-grade steel
Global Project Experience
Throughout his career, Victor has successfully delivered 300+ projects across 40+ countries. His work includes:
- Commissioning the world's largest 8000-ton capacity 3-roll plate bending machine (EZW11S-360×3200)
- Implementing automated wind tower production lines capable of producing 200+ towers annually
- Designing custom marine plate rolling solutions for major Asian shipyards
- Providing technical consultation for nuclear power plant component manufacturing
- Developing precision leveling systems for aerospace and defense applications
Technical Achievements
Victor's contributions to the industry have resulted in measurable improvements for manufacturers worldwide:
- Increased first-pass yield rates from 85% to 99%+ for pressure vessel manufacturers
- Reduced production time by 40% through optimized rolling sequences and automation
- Eliminated manual handling in wind tower production with 50m auto-feed systems
- Achieved ±1.5mm precision in hot leveling applications (industry standard: ±3mm)
- Developed proprietary variable center distance technology reducing foundation costs by 30%
Industry Certifications & Standards
Victor works closely with manufacturers to ensure compliance with international standards and certifications:
ASME
PED
DNV-GL
ISO 9001
TS16949
CE
Technical Blog & Knowledge Sharing
Victor maintains an active technical blog where he shares insights on plate rolling technology,
case studies from real projects, and best practices for heavy industry manufacturing. His articles
cover topics ranging from material science and process optimization to troubleshooting common
challenges in plate forming operations.
Through his blog, Victor aims to help engineers, plant managers, and fabricators make informed
decisions about equipment selection, process improvements, and quality control strategies.
