Influence of the continuous casting process of TIN-ZINC-LEAD bronze on the wear of the graphite crystallizer

Abstract

The research conducted in this paper concerns the influence of the continuous casting process of tin-zinc-lead bronze on the wear of the graphite crystallizer. Observations and testing of the external surface of the cast rods indicate their good quality, without casting defects. No excessive surface degradation was observed on the inner surface of the crystallizers after casting. It was assessed that the surface quality of the crystallizer would be acceptable for further use, despite stuck residue, mainly in the crystallization zone.

Keywords

• bronze
• continuous casting
• graphite crystallizer
• surface
• structure