Thermal and mechanical behavior of casting copper alloy wheel during wheel and belt continuous casting process

Abstract

The wheel and belt continuous casting process, represented by the continuous Properzi technology [1] and the Southwire Continuous Rod (SCR) technology [2] , is an important method for producing copper cast ingot and aluminum cast ingot. The flexible spray water system makes the molten metal in the casting wheel solidify faster, so this process is more energy-saving and efficient. The casting wheel made of copper alloy is the key component of the wheel and belt continuous casting machine, which is important for the production continuity. However, considering the poor working conditions and mechanical damage, the casting wheel, as the mold of the wheel and belt continuous caster, needs to be repaired frequently.A large number of studies have analyzed the thermal and mechanical behavior of the molds during the continuous casting process by various mathematical models. The complex physical phenomena in the