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Steel strips in the context of near net shape casting production
Author(s) -
Guthrie Roderick I.L.,
Isac Mihaiela
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
steel research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1869-344X
pISSN - 0177-4832
DOI - 10.1002/srin.199905651
Subject(s) - caster , casting , strips , near net shape , continuous casting , mechanical engineering , metallurgy , engineering , context (archaeology) , production cost , materials science , engineering drawing , composite material , geology , paleontology
Following the replacement of ingots by continuously cast slabs the next logical step towards near net shape casting has been the development of thin slab casting machines. These are now beginning to match the quality and productivity levels possible with conventional machines. The next step in this evolution towards lower cost operation is high speed thin strip casting machines. The merits of twin roll casters versus belt casting machines for friction free casting of low carbon steels, suggest that a belt caster will be needed for achieving high productivities and associated cooling lengths required for the production of hot strip in the 5–20 mm thickness range.