CONTINUOUS CASTING PLANT FOR CASTING METAL FILAMENTS DIRECTLY FROM LIQUID METAL

摘要

The invention relates to a continuous casting plant for casting metal filaments, of the type comprising two internally cooled cylinders (1, 1'), having horizontal longitudinal axes and provided with means for rotating them in reverse directions about said axes, and of which the side surfaces comprise grooves (6-14, 6'-14') which are spaced between each other and wherein takes place the solidification of said filaments, two side faces (46, 47) applied against the planar extremities (2, 3, 2', 3') of said cylinders (1, 1') so as to define, in cooperation with said cylinders (1, 1') a laterally closed casting space, and means for introducing the liquid metal into said casting spaces; the spaces separating said grooves are comprised of projecting parts (15-23, 15'-23') with respect to the rated diameter (D) of the cylinder and each of said protecting parts (15-23, 15'-23') of one of said cylinders (1, 1') penetrates inside a groove (6-14, 6'-14') of the other cylinders (1, 1') so as to fill said groove partially, a functional play been provided between said protecting parts (15-23, 15'-23') and said groove (6-14, 6'-14').