Front view of the Properzi Casting Wheel
Bar Straightener and Rotary Shear
Configuration of the Cross Section on the Continuous Mould
Typical Properzi Bundles Storage
New Developments on the Properzi method for producing primary or secondary aluminium ingots by C.M. Brocato
NEW DEVELOPMENTS ON THE PROPERZI METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRIMARY OR SECONDARY ALUMINIUM INGOTS
Dr. Eng. Carmelo Maria Brocato
Abstract
In 1992, Continuus-Properzi developed a new ingot casting line technology, based on the well known wheel and belt method. The production rate depends on the length of the so-called solidification arc, which is proportional to the diameter of the casting wheel. Several casting machines having a diameter of 4.2m have been built, allowing the production up to 20 t/h of Aluminium ingots. However, the dimensions of the casting wheel has a significant impact on the cost of the line as well as on the foundation costs. The target of recent research has been the design of a new casting machine characterized by a different geometry and smaller dimensions...
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