Description

Ceramic foam filtration systems have recently been developed for the filtration of continuously cast and ingot poured steels. Trials were performed at a steel wire rod producer to determine the effects of filtration on the key variables in steel wire and wire rod production. Data will be presented on improvements in surface and internal cleanliness of the as cast and finished product, with emphasis on the reduction in customer rejects for cleanliness- related defects. Downstream processing benefits will al