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Long wear side dams

US7975756B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 2009
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB22D11/066
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The method of producing thin cast strip by continuous casting having a side dam assembly. The side dam assembly includes a side dam having opposite outer surfaces, one surface contacting molten metal and the opposite outer surface having fastening portions capable of attaching the side dam to a side dam holder, to hold the side dam in place during casting without exposed portions of the side dam holder extending substantially beyond the opposite outer surface toward the outer surface for contacting molten metal.

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