Studies of the solid-liquid interface location during heated mould continuous casting of metals and alloys

With the industrial implementation of the Ohno continuous casting (OCC) process, many investigations have been carried out on both the fundamental and practical aspects of the process. This paper reviews some of the research, focusing on crucial processing conditions that influence the location of the solidification front in the horizontal Ohno continuous casting system. The effects of the solid-liquid interface position with respect to pure metals, and the liquid + solid (mushy) zone in the case of alloys, on the quality of the cast products have been studied.