EP2185301A4 - Automated variable dimension mold and bottom block system - Google Patents

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EP2185301A4
EP2185301A4 EP08795588.6A EP08795588A EP2185301A4 EP 2185301 A4 EP2185301 A4 EP 2185301A4 EP 08795588 A EP08795588 A EP 08795588A EP 2185301 A4 EP2185301 A4 EP 2185301A4
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bottom block
block system
variable dimension
automated variable
dimension mold
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EP2185301A1 (en
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Michael K. Anderson
Steve Anderson
Brett Thielman
Mike Kosmicki
Craig Shaber
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Wagstaff Inc
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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
    • B22D11/10—Supplying or treating molten metal
    • 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
    • B22D11/04—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds
    • B22D11/05—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds into moulds having adjustable walls
    • 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
    • B22D11/04—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds
    • 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
    • B22D11/04—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds
    • B22D11/041—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds for vertical casting
    • 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
    • B22D11/04—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds
    • B22D11/049—Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into open-ended moulds for direct chill casting, e.g. electromagnetic casting
    • 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
    • B22D11/168—Controlling or regulating processes or operations for adjusting the mould size or mould taper
EP08795588.6A 2007-08-23 2008-08-25 Automated variable dimension mold and bottom block system Pending EP2185301A4 (en)

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US11/895,272 US20090050290A1 (en) 2007-08-23 2007-08-23 Automated variable dimension mold and bottom block system
PCT/US2008/010086 WO2009025874A1 (en) 2007-08-23 2008-08-25 Automated variable dimension mold and bottom block system

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EP2185301A1 EP2185301A1 (en) 2010-05-19
EP2185301A4 true EP2185301A4 (en) 2017-02-22

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EP (1) EP2185301A4 (en)
JP (2) JP5379795B2 (en)
KR (1) KR20100057858A (en)
CN (1) CN101835551A (en)
AU (1) AU2008289469B2 (en)
BR (1) BRPI0815268B1 (en)
CA (1) CA2697263C (en)
EG (1) EG25657A (en)
RU (1) RU2532872C2 (en)
WO (1) WO2009025874A1 (en)
ZA (1) ZA201001941B (en)

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DE2703148A1 (en) * 1977-01-26 1978-07-27 N Proizv Ob Tulatschermet Continuous casting ferrous alloys - in mould contg. starter dummy chill with peripheral seal adjusted from outlet end of mould
EP0028214A1 (en) * 1979-10-08 1981-05-06 VOEST-ALPINE Aktiengesellschaft Dummy bar for use in a continuous casting plant
US4635704A (en) * 1983-11-23 1987-01-13 Fives-Cail Babcock Method of changing the width of a continuous metal casting without interrupting the casting process
US5201361A (en) * 1991-04-16 1993-04-13 Acutus Mold, Inc. Continuous casting in mold having heated end walls
JPH05111735A (en) * 1991-10-22 1993-05-07 Nippon Steel Corp Method and apparatus for continuously casting aluminum slab
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ZA201001941B (en) 2011-02-23
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