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Abstract

A continuous casting apparatus includes two adjacent continuous casters each with relatively narrow end walls and relatively broad side walls, the end walls being clamped between the side walls. Mechanisms at either end move the respective end walls toward and away from each other, and may also change the slope of the end walls in order to accommodate shrinkage of the metal as it solidifies. The two casters are positioned in alignment and a single tundish is located above them but as close as possible, the tundish being capable of delivering molten metal into both casters simultaneously. The tundish covers and restricts access to the space separating the adjacent ends of the casters. The free end of each caster, however, is accessible, and its respective mechanism can be operated without inconvenience. This invention provides a mechanical linkage interconnecting the control mechanisms at either end of a caster, so that adjustment of the position and orientation of the outer or accessible end wall will cause simultaneous adjustment of the position and orientation of the other end wall that is covered by the tundish.

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First Claim