Abstract

A process for manufacturing aluminum-based alloy thin sheets of a selected shape, looped belts for a belt caster and the belt caster including the looped belts are described. In a continuous belt caster, and from molten aluminum-based alloy, an aluminum-based alloy thin strip having a thickness of about 1 mm to about 5 mm is continuously cast and simultaneously cooled by at least one looped belt comprising at least one score line defined therein. The aluminum-based alloy strip is conveyed away from the thin-gauge belt caster. A line of weakness is formed at a location where the aluminum based-alloy thin strip contacted the at least one score line and the aluminum-based alloy thin strip is breakable along the line of weakness by application of a force to form an aluminum-based alloy thin sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22D 11/06 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into moulds with travelling walls, e.g. with rolls, plates, belts, caterpillars
• B22D 11/00 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
• B22D 11/14 - Plants for continuous casting, e.g. for upwardly drawing the strand

IPC Classes  ?

• B22D 11/06 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into moulds with travelling walls, e.g. with rolls, plates, belts, caterpillars
• H01M 4/46 - Alloys based on magnesium or aluminium

Abstract

A process for manufacturing aluminum-based alloy thin sheets of a selected shape, looped belts for a belt caster and the belt caster including the looped belts are described. In a continuous belt caster, and from molten aluminum-based alloy, an aluminum-based alloy thin strip having a thickness of about 1 mm to about 5 mm is continuously cast and simultaneously cooled by at least one looped belt comprising at least one score line defined therein. The aluminum-based alloy strip is conveyed away from the thin-gauge belt caster. A line of weakness is formed at a location where the aluminum based-alloy thin strip contacted the at least one score line and the aluminum-based alloy thin strip is breakable along the line of weakness by application of a force to form an aluminum-based alloy thin sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22D 11/06 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths into moulds with travelling walls, e.g. with rolls, plates, belts, caterpillars
• H01M 4/46 - Alloys based on magnesium or aluminium

Abstract

A process for manufacturing an aluminum-based alloy sheet directly from a molten aluminum-based alloy is described. In a continuous caster, such as a belt-caster, and directly from the molten aluminum-based alloy, a substantially solid and substantially thin aluminum-based alloy strip, thinner than about 10 mm, is continuously cast and simultaneously cooled with a compression force on the solidifying aluminum-based alloy in a range of about 2 to about 3000 pounds per linear inch of alloy strip width. The substantially solid aluminum-based alloy strip can then be rolled, so as to obtain the aluminum-based alloy sheet. The process can include pulse heating the aluminum-based allowed sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B22D 11/124 - Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ for cooling
• B21B 1/46 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling metal immediately subsequent to continuous casting
• C22F 3/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by special physical methods, e.g. treatment with neutrons

Abstract

A process for manufacturing an aluminum-based alloy sheet directly from a molten aluminum-based alloy is described. In a continuous caster, such as a belt-caster, and directly from the molten aluminum-based alloy, a substantially solid and substantially thin aluminum-based alloy strip, thinner than about 10 mm, is continuously cast and simultaneously cooled with a compression force on the solidifying aluminum-based alloy in a range of about 2 to about 3000 pounds per linear inch of alloy strip width. The substantially solid aluminum-based alloy strip can then be rolled, so as to obtain the aluminum-based alloy sheet. The process can include pulse heating the aluminum-based allowed sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21B 1/46 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling metal immediately subsequent to continuous casting
• B22D 11/124 - Accessories for subsequent treating or working cast stock in situ for cooling
• C22F 3/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by special physical methods, e.g. treatment with neutrons

Abstract

A process for manufacturing an aluminum-based alloy sheet directly from a molten aluminum-based alloy is described. In a continuous caster, such as a belt-caster, and directly from the molten aluminum-based alloy, a substantially solid and substantially thin aluminum-based alloy strip, thinner than about 10 mm, is continuously cast and simultaneously cooled with a compression force on the solidifying aluminum-based alloy in a range of about 2 to about 3000 pounds per linear inch of alloy strip width. The substantially solid aluminum-based alloy strip can then be rolled, so as to obtain the aluminum-based alloy sheet. The process can include pulse heating the aluminum-based allowed sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

• B21B 1/46 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-sectionSequence of operations in milling trainsLayout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of standsSuccession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling metal immediately subsequent to continuous casting
• C22F 3/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by special physical methods, e.g. treatment with neutrons