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Continuous Casting, Cast and Die Shape

A casting technique in which liquid metal is being continuously solidified while passing through a (normally water) cooled shaped die. Length of the continuous cast material is not constrained or determined by the dimensions of a mold. The solidified metal is pulled through the casting die/cooler assembly by a withdrawal system that controls the pulling sequence and casting speed. Liquid metal continues to feed into the hot end of the casting die assembly under a controlled metal-static pressure. The “semi finished” products from this process feature characteristic large “as cast” grain size. Continuous casting systems for upwards vertical, horizontal and downward vertical production are available.

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