Electromagnetic Casting Technique for Slab Casting

Abstract

In the electromagnetic casting (EMC) technique, an electromagnetic field is imposed by a solenoidal coil and a Lorentz force is generated at a meniscus. Consequently, a smooth cast surface without defects can be expected. So far concerning with EMC, the billet casting plant test, the slab casting bench scale test on pilot caster and the numerical simulation have been conducted. Finally the slab casting plant tests with the EMC technique were conducted. The castings were very stable and produced without any major difficulties. The qualities of slab cast were greatly improved by the EMC technique.

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