Abstract: An unwrought continuous cast Cu—Ni—Sn spinodal alloy and a method for producing the same is disclosed. The Cu—Ni—Sn spinodal alloy is characterized by an absence of discontinuous &ggr;′ phase precipitate at the grain boundaries, ductile fracture behavior during tensile testing, high strength, excellent wear and corrosion resistance, superior bearing properties, and contains from about 8-16 wt. % nickel, from about 5-8 wt. % tin, and a remainder copper.

Abstract: An unwrought continuous cast Cu—Ni—Sn spinodal alloy and a method for producing the same is disclosed. The Cu—Ni—Sn spinodal alloy is characterized by an absence of discontinuous &ggr;′ phase precipitate at the grain boundaries, ductile fracture behavior during tensile testing, high strength, excellent wear and corrosion resistance, superior bearing properties, and contains from about 8-16 wt. % nickel, from about 5-8 wt. % tin, and a remainder copper.

Abstract: Method and apparatus used for continuous casting of copper alloy rods and tubes for obtaining a fine grain size therein. Liquidus copper alloy material flows from a reservoir area or crucible into a continuous casting die through spaced apart feed slots disposed in the casting die cap, thereby effecting agitation of the liquidus material, which prevents the formation of thermal gradients large enough to produce gross directional solidification of the alloy at the liquid-solid state transition zone. The desired agitation is effected by altering the number, location, size and angle of the feed slots in accordance with formulas provided for that purpose.