Introduction

Continuous casting process has largely replaced conventional ingot casting for the production of semifinished copper shapes like rods. The advantages of continuous casting, for example better productivity, improved quality and cost savings, are numerous.

The optimisation of the process is going on all the time, as better productivity and quality are always required. Continuous casting of copper rods, which are generally used for the production of drawn wire, can be accomplished by different methods.

Upcast process is one of the main methods in the world to produce oxygen-free copper wire rod.In this casting system, solidification occurs inside a submerged die after which the solid rod is pulled vertically upwards.

Continuous casting process has largely replaced conventional ingot casting for the production of semifinished copper shapes like rods. The advantages of continuous casting, for example better productivity, improved quality and cost savings, are numerous.

The optimisation of the process is going on all the time, as better productivity and quality are always required. Continuous casting of copper rods, which are generally used for the production of drawn wire, can be accomplished by different methods.

Upcast process is one of the main methods in the world to produce oxygen-free copper wire rod.In this casting system, solidification occurs inside a submerged die after which the solid rod is pulled vertically upwards.