Title: Molds for the continuous casting of metals

Abstract: In order to reduce stresses applied to mold sleeves and arbors during explosive forming of tubular copper molds for continuous casting of metals, forming is carried out by applying and detonating in turn successive groups of peripherally spaced explosive charges extending longitudinally of the exterior of the mold, the charges being placed so that at least one charge is detonated adjacent each portion of the external surface of the mold.

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Inventors: Shrum, Lorne Russell

Application Number: 782364
Filing Date: 1977-03-29
Publication_date: 1978-04-04
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Primary Class(es): 72/56 29/421.2
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2969758	Jan, 1961	Howlet, Jr. et al.	29/421.
3153848	Oct, 1964	Slyman et al.	29/421.
3160952	Dec, 1964	Carney et al.	29/421.
3172199	Mar, 1965	Schmidt	29/421.
3364561	Jan, 1968	Barrington	29/421.
3433039	Mar, 1969	Henninsen	72/56.
3927546	Dec, 1975	Shrum	72/56.

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Primary Examiner: Gilden, Leon
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