Twin-Roll Caster

  

The IBF operates a vertical twin-roll caster for the development of near-net-shape steel production. Besides the further development of the casting process itself, the investigations deal with possibilities of improving the material properties by inline-thermomechanical treatment of the as-cast strip by the use of two cooling zones and a hot rolling mill.

Specifications

• Power induction furnace: 200 kW
• Max. melt volume: 22 l (~180 kg steel)
• Casting roll width: 150 mm
• Casting roll diameter: 560 mm
• Cast strip thickness: 0.8 bis 3 mm
• Casting speed: up to 50 m/min
• Cooling rate > 1000 K/s
• Rolling force inline rolling mill: 600 kN
• Optional cooling zones
• Automated Coiler