METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SIPHONING MOLTEN METAL TO A CONTINUOUS CASTING MACHINE

摘要

A method and system for siphoning molten metal, such as copper or aluminum. A first vessel with molten metal therein and a casting chamber are provided, the casting chamber receiving the molten metal from the first vessel. A continuous tubular member is provided and has a first section and initially has a second section. The first section has an inlet end which is positioned in the first vessel and in the molten metal and has an outlet end which is positioned in the casting chamber. The second section has a discharge end which extends outside the casting chamber.