For centuries, steel has proven to be invaluable in construction, infrastructure, transportation, to name a few. And throughout the years, the processes of manufacturing steel have substantially evolved from crude methods to the current technologically advanced ones; now, steel is produced efficiently and effectively.
The continuous casting process, to put it simply, forms or casts a continuous sheet of the metal. This method commences when the molten metal, in this case, the steel, is poured into a receptacle called the tundish. The tundish ensures the purity and uniformity of the metal by removing the slags and impurities from the melt and precisely transferring the molten steel into the mold just below it.
While the metal casting is moving quickly into and through the mold, it is shielded from oxygen and other gases. The casting will then solidify from the part by the mold wall inward; this process is sped up by water cooling. The long metal strand produced is moved and smoothened by use of different kind of rollers. The sheet is then cut off to create the necessary steel length.
The steel manufactured by this process is more durable, contains more tensile strength, and is less brittle compared to the steel that was used in the past. Additionally, the continuous casting operations occur simultaneously, making the production even faster and increasing output. Steel, up until now, is a prime source of construction materials, and because innovation never stops, it is better than ever.
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