Metal casting and rolling line
US11590565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21B2003/001
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A continuous casting and rolling line for casting, rolling, and otherwise preparing metal strip can produce distributable metal strip without requiring cold rolling or the use of a solution heat treatment line. A metal strip can be continuously cast from a continuous casting device and coiled into a metal coil, optionally after being subjected to post-casting quenching. This intermediate coil can be stored until ready for hot rolling. The as-cast metal strip can undergo reheating prior to hot rolling, either during coil storage or immediately prior to hot rolling. The heated metal strip can be cooled to a rolling temperature and hot rolled through one or more roll stands. The rolled metal strip can optionally be reheated and quenched prior to coiling for delivery. This final coiled metal strip can be of the desired gauge and have the desired physical characteristics for distribution to a manufacturing facility.
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