Abstract: Continuous casting line (10) comprising ingot mould means (11) having any required inclination ranging from 0.degree. to 90.degree., oscillation means (17) and a roller conveyor (12) with at least one curved segment, and which includes at least one electromagnetic source (25) that acts with a variable effect.

Abstract: The .alpha.-stabilizing element, e.g. P, and the .gamma.-stabilizing element, e.g. Mn, do not segregate at an identical site of a casting. Castings are cooled at a rate of 40.degree. C./min or less in a temperature range of the peritectic reaction and/or the Ar.sub.4 transformation, thereby condensing P and Mn into .delta. and .gamma. phases, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a binder for foundry sand which comprises a hydrolyzate of a butadiene/maleic anhydride copolymer, a neutralized or a partially neutralized substance of the hydrolyzate, a modified substance prepared by modifying the hydrolyzate with a basic organic compound, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and process for electromagnetically forming a material into a desired thin strip shape. The apparatus comprises a first portion for electromagnetically containing and forming the material in molten form into a cross-sectional shape substantially the same as the desired thin strip shape. A second portion receives the molten material in the thin strip shape from the first portion. In addition, the second portion reduces the distortion in the cross-sectional shape due to surface tension. The second portion includes a device for providing an electromagnetic field having a reduced strength as compared to the strength of an electromagnetic field in the first portion. The electromagnetic field may be reduced in strength by providing an inductor having hollow inner surfaces facing the molten material so as to form substantially straight vertical surfaces in the molten material.