Twin belt caster enters the world of continuous cast and rolled rod

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A comparative study of continuously cast copper rod from different sources was made; the Hoboken process (Contirod) was chosen as the best. Reasons for the selection of this process are listed. Test results are included. Results after six months of operation of a Contirod line at the Chauny plant of Thomson-Brandt are presented; die wear, drawability, and softness are considered.

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A comparative study of continuously cast copper rod from different sources was made; the Hoboken process (Contirod) was chosen as the best. Reasons for the selection of this process are listed. Test results are included. Results after six months of operation of a Contirod line at the Chauny plant of Thomson-Brandt are presented; die wear, drawability, and softness are considered.

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Author(s)

Dosdat, J.-P.Thomson-Brandt Metallurgie Hoboken-Overpelt Dompas, J.M.

Publication/Event/Pages

Wire Journal13(8): 90-95 1980

Year

1980