PROCESS FOR THE CONTINOUS CASTING OF METAL, IN PARTICULAR STEEL FOR PRODUCING BILLETS AND BLOOMS

摘要

A process for the continuous casting of the metal is disclosed, in particular of steel, for producing billets and blooms with a polygonal or approximately round cross-section. In order to improve chilling within the mould, thus achieving a better casting quality, and to optimize the casting process in the case of various operations, steels is introduced in a mould (3) with a cross-section at the pouring side that has sections (2) with bulges (9) distributed around the circumference of the mould cavity (6). The bulging skin that is created in the mould (3) is formed along at least a partial length of the mould (3). The extent of bulge elimination (9) is determined by setting a corresponding level of the bath within said partial length of the mould (3) as a function of the casting parameters.