Improvement of wire rod quality with a newly established continuous casting machine

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Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd., started operation of a newly constructed continuous casting (CC) machine in Kokura Steel Works in June, 1995. Advanced tundish technology and other new technologies have been introduced in the new CC machine, which actualizes super clean and low-segregated steel cord, valve spring and bearing steel production.

Description

Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd., started operation of a newly constructed continuous casting (CC) machine in Kokura Steel Works in June, 1995. Advanced tundish technology and other new technologies have been introduced in the new CC machine, which actualizes super clean and low-segregated steel cord, valve spring and bearing steel production.

Additional information

Author(s)

Junichi Hiwatashi, Yoichi Maruta and Masaatsu Higurashi, Sumitomo Metal Industries, Ltd., Japan

Publication/Event/Pages

Paper presented at WAI 66th Annual Convention, Charlotte, NC USA. Paper published in Wire Journal International, July 1997, pg. 94.

Year

1996