Patent ID: 6568460
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: B22D

Abstract:
An apparatus for adjusting a slab profile of a continuously cast slab, wherein the profile is determined in accordance with given requirements concerning camber and/or wedge shape by a gap geometry of strand guide rollers of a strand guiding system, the apparatus comprising frame parts forming a fixed side and a loose side, wherein the strand guide rollers are mounted in pairs located opposite each other in individual strand guide segments on the frame parts, wherein supports are provided between each pair of rollers, the frame parts being clamped together at outer end portions thereof by adjusting means through tension rods, wherein, for adjusting the slab profile through elastic deformation of the fixed side by applying tensile forces and compressive forces, at least one force application means is arranged in a middle portion, and wherein the at least one force application means is configured for applying tensile forces and compressive forces, causing the frame part having a concave deformation.