EP1128921A1 - Measuring means for roller gaps in continuous casting apparatus - Google Patents
Measuring means for roller gaps in continuous casting apparatusInfo
- Publication number
- EP1128921A1 EP1128921A1 EP99956161A EP99956161A EP1128921A1 EP 1128921 A1 EP1128921 A1 EP 1128921A1 EP 99956161 A EP99956161 A EP 99956161A EP 99956161 A EP99956161 A EP 99956161A EP 1128921 A1 EP1128921 A1 EP 1128921A1
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- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- dummy bar
- monitoring
- bar chain
- continuous casting
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
- B22D11/12—Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ
- B22D11/128—Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ for removing
- B22D11/1287—Rolls; Lubricating, cooling or heating rolls while in use
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
- B22D11/08—Accessories for starting the casting procedure
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
- B22D11/08—Accessories for starting the casting procedure
- B22D11/081—Starter bars
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
- B22D11/08—Accessories for starting the casting procedure
- B22D11/081—Starter bars
- B22D11/083—Starter bar head; Means for connecting or detaching starter bars and ingots
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
- B22D11/12—Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ
- B22D11/128—Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ for removing
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B22—CASTING; POWDER METALLURGY
- B22D—CASTING OF METALS; CASTING OF OTHER SUBSTANCES BY THE SAME PROCESSES OR DEVICES
- B22D11/00—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
- B22D11/16—Controlling or regulating processes or operations
Definitions
- This invention relates to continuous casting apparatus and more especially to apparatus for monitoring and sensing the positions of rolls which provide a path of travel for a continuously cast strand of metal as it solidifies.
- Conventional continuous casting machines comprise a water-cooled open-ended mould from which a partially solidified metal strand is withdrawn and moved along a curvilinear path defined between a plurality of spaced driven and/or idle rolls which engage opposite surfaces of the strand.
- the path of travel is generally vertical as the strand leaves the mould and generally horizontal as the solidified strand leaves the casting machine.
- the strand is moved along the path defined between the rolls by a flexible dummy bar chain which is secured to the strand.
- This chain is typically several metres long, is made of mild steel and weighs around 10 tonnes.
- Dummy bar chains having integral sensors for monitoring the condition and spacings between pairs of rolls are known.
- Known monitors include units comprising sensors and instrumentation electronics which form integral parts of one or more links of the chain.
- r chain links are replaced by customised links which contain the required sensors and associated instrumentation.
- the environment within a continuous casting machine is particularly harsh. During casting relatively high temperatures are reached and water sprays are used to cool the strand. The resulting steam combines with the air, water mist sprays and running water to create an environment not conductive to longevity.
- the present invention sets out to provide apparatus for monitoring and sensing the positions, conditions and alignment of rolls and related equipment of continuous casting machines which do not suffer from, or at least alleviate, many of the disadvantages discussed above.
- a dummy bar chain capable of selectively receiving and supporting apparatus for monitoring and sensing the positions of rolls of a continuous casting machine.
- the dummy bar chain preferably includes a pair of side-by-side links shaped to receive the monitoring apparatus with the apparatus generally aligned both longitudinally and laterally with the dummy bar chain.
- apparatus for monitoring the positions of rolls of a continuous casting machine comprising a dummy bar chain to which is detachably secured monitoring apparatus which includes one or more sensors and associated electronic circuitry to monitor and sense the positions of rolls of a continuous casting machine.
- Means may be provided for limited vertical movement of the monitoring apparatus relative to the dummy bar chain when the former is secured to the latter.
- This means may comprise one or more pivotably mounted links.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of monitoring apparatus in accordance with the invention prior to assembly on a dummy bar chain of a continuous casting machine;
- Figure 2 shows the monitoring apparatus of Figure 1 when assembled onto a dummy bar chain
- Figures 3a and 3b are side views of the assembly illustrated in Figure 2;
- FIGS. 4a and 4b are side views of an alternative assembly in accordance with the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a view from above of further monitoring apparatus in accordance with the invention.
- Figure 6 is a section taken along line VI-VI of Figure 5.
- the apparatus illustrated in Figure 1 of the drawings comprises monitoring apparatus 1 in accordance with the invention positioned above support links 2, 3 of a dummy bar chain 4.
- the monitoring apparatus 1 is a double or articulated unit which can readily be assembled onto or removed from the support links 2, 3 of the dummy bar chain.
- Monitoring apparatus 1 carries all necessary electronics and sensors to perform the required measurements.
- the apparatus 1 includes a beam 5 from the upper surface of which protrude sensors 6 (which may be spring loaded) and from the under surface of which is secured a housing 7 containing the required electronics. Monitors 8 are suspended from the beam ends and are selectively detachable therefrom.
- the chain links 2, 3 are shaped and dimensioned to receive the monitoring apparatus.
- the electronics housing 7 locates between the opposed inner faces 9 of the chain links 2, 3 and the beam is positioned within indents 10 formed in the supper surface of each support link.
- the monitors 8 extend into side channels 11 of the support links.
- Figure 2 illustrates the apparatus when assembled on the dummy bar chain. It will be seen that, when assembled, the support links define a carriage for the monitoring apparatus.
- the monitoring apparatus is able to float vertically to a limited extent relative to the support links of the dummy bar chain whereby either the upper or lower margin of the apparatus stands proud of the support links.
- the ability to float is in a single axis and ensures inter alia smooth transition to and from the dummy bar carriage. It also ensures that the monitoring apparatus is held onto the outer face of the casting rolls under inspection regardless of the amount of tension within the dummy bar chain. Springs may be provided for this purpose.
- the monitoring apparatus 1. may be connected to the chain links by one or more pivotably mounted links 14. These links operate to connect the monitoring apparatus to the support links which enable floating of the apparatus relative to the dummy bar chain.
- a multiplicity of measuring heads may be carried by the monitoring apparatus .
- These heads may include roll rotation units 15 , bend sensors 16 and inclinometers 17.
- Measurements taken by the monitoring apparatus include the gaps between roll pairs of a continuous casting machine, tangential measurements of neighbouring rolls to provide measurements of roll alignment, roll rotation measurements, analyses of the water spray pattern within a casting machine and measurements of eccentricity of the centre of a roll when the roll is supported at and rotated about its bearings.
- Spring anvils 18 may also be provided to ensure contact of the measuring devices with the respective rolls.
- the loading/unloading procedure of the monitoring apparatus to/from the dummy bar chain has been designed to be a quick and simple procedure.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
- Continuous Casting (AREA)
- Encapsulation Of And Coatings For Semiconductor Or Solid State Devices (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB9824531 | 1998-11-10 | ||
GBGB9824531.9A GB9824531D0 (en) | 1998-11-10 | 1998-11-10 | Continuous casting apparatus |
PCT/GB1999/003698 WO2000027566A1 (en) | 1998-11-10 | 1999-11-10 | Measuring means for roller gaps in continuous casting apparatus |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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EP1128921A1 true EP1128921A1 (en) | 2001-09-05 |
EP1128921B1 EP1128921B1 (en) | 2003-03-19 |
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Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP99956161A Expired - Lifetime EP1128921B1 (en) | 1998-11-10 | 1999-11-10 | Measuring means for roller gaps in continuous casting apparatus |
Country Status (6)
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EP (1) | EP1128921B1 (en) |
AT (1) | ATE234699T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU1281300A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69906118T2 (en) |
GB (1) | GB9824531D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2000027566A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
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WO2008065371A1 (en) * | 2006-11-28 | 2008-06-05 | Sarclad Limited | Measuring system for continuous casting machines |
CN102410825A (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2012-04-11 | 西安重型技术有限责任公司 | Split-type roll gap measuring instrument |
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DE102006043797A1 (en) | 2006-09-19 | 2008-03-27 | Sms Demag Ag | Method for continuous casting of a metal strand |
CN104416135B (en) * | 2013-08-30 | 2017-02-08 | 宝山钢铁股份有限公司 | Roll gap calibration method for lightly pressing down tension leveler in square billet continuous casting |
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JPS563149B2 (en) * | 1973-06-11 | 1981-01-23 | ||
CH635928A5 (en) * | 1979-01-30 | 1983-04-29 | Concast Ag | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR measuring the STRANGFUEHRUNG OF CASTING. |
GB2188721B (en) * | 1986-04-04 | 1989-02-08 | British Steel Plc | Roll temperature measurement |
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- 1999-11-10 DE DE69906118T patent/DE69906118T2/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1999-11-10 EP EP99956161A patent/EP1128921B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1999-11-10 WO PCT/GB1999/003698 patent/WO2000027566A1/en active IP Right Grant
- 1999-11-10 AU AU12813/00A patent/AU1281300A/en not_active Abandoned
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Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2008065371A1 (en) * | 2006-11-28 | 2008-06-05 | Sarclad Limited | Measuring system for continuous casting machines |
US8066054B2 (en) | 2006-11-28 | 2011-11-29 | Sarclad Limited | Measuring system for continuous casting machines |
CN102410825A (en) * | 2011-07-28 | 2012-04-11 | 西安重型技术有限责任公司 | Split-type roll gap measuring instrument |
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WO2000027566A1 (en) | 2000-05-18 |
EP1128921B1 (en) | 2003-03-19 |
AU1281300A (en) | 2000-05-29 |
GB9824531D0 (en) | 1999-01-06 |
DE69906118T2 (en) | 2004-01-08 |
ATE234699T1 (en) | 2003-04-15 |
DE69906118D1 (en) | 2003-04-24 |
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