Steel ingot moulds are used in many industrial processes to produce steel products, such as bars and rolled products. They are also used in processes such as smelting, rolling, extrusion and casting. Steel ingot moulds consist of two parts: the mould body and the base brick.
The mould body of a steel ingot mould is typically made of cast iron, which is an alloy of iron, carbon and silicon with a high carbon content. The cast iron is heated and then filled with molten steel, which is cooled and solidified. The mould body can also be made from other materials such as cast aluminum, stainless steel or even plastic. The base brick of the mould is usually made from graphite, which helps to regulate the temperature of the molten steel. It also helps to reduce the risks of the steel cracking or becoming brittle during cooling.
Steel ingot moulds can be made in a variety of sizes and shapes. The size of the base brick has an important influence on the shape of the mould, as it acts as a guide for the molten steel as it cools and solidifies. Smaller base bricks lead to shorter, narrower ingots, while larger base bricks can lead to longer, wider ingots. Generally, the standard size of the base brick is 10 cm by 10 cm. However, depending on the desired shape of the ingot, moulds can be customized with various size base bricks.
Another important factor influencing the size of the steel ingot produced is the temperature of the molten steel as it cools and solidifies. For example, if the temperature of the steel is too low, it will not solidify correctly, which can lead to misshaped ingots. However, if the temperature is too high, the steel may crack or become brittle, which can also lead to misshaped ingots. To ensure that the molten steel is cooled correctly, the temperature of the base brick should be adjusted to match the desired temperature of the steel.
Steel ingot moulds are essential tools used in the production of steel products, and the proper choice and use of the correct size base brick is essential to ensure the correct shape of the ingot. For most applications, the base brick should be 10 cm by 10 cm in size, although larger or smaller sizes can be used depending on the desired shape of the ingot. The temperature of the base brick should also be adjusted to match the desired temperature of the molten steel. Finally, the molten steel should be monitored closely to ensure that it solidifies correctly and does not become cracked or brittle.
