Objective
Surface cracking is a serious problem in continuous casting. Although several investigations have been carried out in the past and have lead to considerable improvement, there is still a strong need to further reduce surface cracking. This research aims at determining surface crack formation criteria in continuous casting and thin slab casting. This will enable to use rules for the choice of << process with reduced cracking risk >> for as-cast products. The work will combine laboratory studies, mathematical modelling and industrial trials. The work in this project is performed in conjunction with the start-up of three most advanced casting machines currently built in Europe. Cracking problems, which may occur in the initial phase of these casters, can be immediately analysed with the numerical and physical simulations developed in this research This could help optimise casting parameters and cooling strategies.
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57214 MAIZIERES-LES-METZ CEDEX
France