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The principles of the Continuous and Centrifugal casting process.
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Continuous Casting
Molten metal is poured from a furnace into a crucible which is cemented to the neck of a graphite die. The lower half of the die is water cooled, the metal sets in this section and is withdrawn through two sets of rollers. A flying saw mounted below the roller cuts the bar to the required length. Continuous cast rod has greatly improved physical properties compared with normal sand cast material. Because of the bottom pouring conditions and rapid cooling the metal receives in the cooling zone, inclusions are completely eliminated, grain structure is tight and it has excellent pressure tightness qualities. |
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Centrifugal Casting
Molten metal is poured into a horizontal, revolving mould. The centrifugal force generated by the revolving mould plus the friction created between the molten metal and the mould wall ensures even distribution of metal. The centrifugal force also separates the dissolved gases and impurities such as slag where it collects in the bore. |
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