Continuous casting of aluminum
US6672368B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/0622
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of continuous casting aluminum alloys between a pair of rolls. Molten aluminum alloy is delivered to a roll bite between the rolls and passes into the roll nip in a semi-molten state. A solid strip of cast aluminum alloy exits the nip at speeds of about 25 to about 400 feet per minute. Thin gauge (0.07-0.25 inch) strip may be produced at rates of up to 2000 pounds per hour per inch of cast strip width.
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