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Apparatus And Method To Control Continuous Casting, Using Electromagnetic Brake - EP3814033
The patent EP3814033 was granted to Danieli & C Officine Meccaniche on Nov 13, 2024. The application was originally filed on Jun 28, 2019 under application number EP19748606A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP3814033
- Application Number
- EP19748606A
- Filing Date
- Jun 28, 2019
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Oct 11, 2024
- Publication Date
- Nov 13, 2024
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Patent Summary
Apparatus and method for controlling continuous casting of metals, comprising a mold with an electromagnetic brake to induce recirculation flows, and sensors above the mold entrance to detect the liquid metal surface profile. The control unit processes the sensor data to determine characteristic parameters of the surface profile and commands the electromagnetic brake to achieve predefined recirculation flows, thereby preventing defects and improving cast product quality.
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