Surface texturing of casting belts of continuous casting machines
US7448432B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/0668
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A continuous belt casting apparatus is provided with a casting cavity, and at least one flexible metal belt having an elongated casting surface passing through and at least partially defining the casting cavity. A motor is provided for rotating the metal belt in the longitudinal direction of the casting surface whereby the casting surface passes through the casting cavity in the longitudinal direction. A molten metal supply device delivers molten metal continuously to the casting cavity, so that molten metal supplied to the casting cavity is solidified and removed as a continuous strip ingot from the casting cavity by rotation of the belt. The casting surface is provided with a plurality of grooves oriented in substantially the same direction. The invention also relates to a casting belt for such an apparatus and a method of casting using the apparatus.
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