(57) Method and system are provided for continuously casting metal product (P) directly
from molten metal (125) in which the molten metal (125) is confined and solidified
in a casting region (C or CB) defined above and below by upper and lower, cooled,
endless, flexible, traveling, casting belts (12, 14) supported by belt support systems
including back-up rollers (133, 107, 34, 134, 108) in respective upper and lower belt
carriages (U, L) and laterally defined by first and second traveling side dams, in
which the flexible back-up rollers (133, 107, 34, 134. 108) and belt support systems
shape and maintain the casting region (C or CB) for improved heat transfer and improved
product uniformity and enhanced machine performance. Contact between the casting belts
(12, 14) and the cast product (P) is maintained at an acceptable pressure, and the
cast product (P) is produced with substantially uniform transverse cross section.
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