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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 05, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 02, 1999
James R. Sauer, Hamilton, OH (US);
Ronald J. O'Malley, Miamisburg, OH (US);
Robert S. Williams, Fairfield, OH (US);
Armco Inc., Middletown, OH (US);
Abstract
Casting molten metal using a segmented roll for casting continuous metal strip. A strip caster ( ) for producing a continuous strip ( ) includes a tundish for containing a melt and a pair of horizontally disposed water cooled composite casting rolls ( ). The casting rolls are juxtaposed relative to one another for forming a pouring basin ( ) for receiving molten metal. The composite rolls are formed from a plurality of annular segments ( ). Each segment preferably includes at least a pair of coolant openings ( ) and means for aligning the coolant openings, such as a pair of alignment openings ( ). The segments are axially aligned and structurally connected by a pair of connecting rods ( ) extending completely across the width of the roll through the alignment openings and through appropriate end plates ( ). Each roll includes a load supporting spindle ( ) with each end of the roll sealed by a rotary seal ( ). Coolant water is supplied to the composite casting roll by a flexible conduit ( ) and heated water is removed through a flexible conduit ( ).