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Twin roller caster

US5477911A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 24, 1994
Grant dateDec 26, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D11/0651
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method and apparatus for casting metal strip in a twin roll caster wherein each of the rolls is provided with a surface of convex or concave configuratiion in at least a middle portion of the roll surface. Such surface may be formed mechanically on the roll or the roll may be bent into such configuration by applying bending force to the roll neck, or the roll may be cooled in a pattern forming a thermal crown of such configuration.

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