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Apparatus and method for continuously producing thin metallic strip

US4703791A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1986
Grant dateNov 3, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D11/12
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus for continuously producing a thin metallic strip comprises a mold 3 adapted to receive molten metal and having an outlet opening 1a through which the molten metal under solidification is drawn out as a casting 10 for guided withdrawal movement along a predetermined path, and surface smoothing devices 5 for generally continuously impacting both opposite surfaces of the casting 10 adjacent the outlet opening of the mold.

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