Method and Apparatus for Casting and Rolling of Magnesium Wires

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This invention describes a method and apparatus for manufacturing magnesium wire by casting and rolling. Liquid magnesium is poured through a nozzle between two counter-rotating wheels that shape and solidify the metal before it reaches the tightest point between the wheels. The solidified magnesium is then rolled and cooled with a liquid inert gas to produce high-quality magnesium wire with various cross-sectional shapes and diameters.

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• Production of magnesium wires for use in electronics, aerospace, and automotive components
• Manufacture of lightweight structural parts where magnesium wire reinforcement is required
• Medical device fabrication utilizing magnesium wire for biodegradable implants
• 3D printing or additive manufacturing where magnesium filament is needed

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• Enables continuous, efficient manufacturing of magnesium wire with controlled dimensions and properties
• Ensures complete and uniform solidification of magnesium, leading to improved product quality
• Allows for various wire cross-sectional shapes and sizes, enhancing versatility
• Reduces production defects by precise cooling with an inert gas, minimizing oxidation
• Improves safety by managing the solidification and cooling of reactive magnesium metal

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The process comprises continuously pouring a stream of liquid magnesium over a nozzle and introducing the stream between two counter-rotating casting wheels having a circumferential, corresponding caliber (14), exiting the liquid magnesium and completely solidifying the liquid magnesium before a closest point between the casting wheels, and rolling the solidified magnesium. The liquid magnesium is completely solidified at a small distance in front of the narrowest point between the casting wheels. The method further comprises cooling the rolled magnesium wire. The process comprises continuously pouring a stream of liquid magnesium over a nozzle and introducing the stream between two counter-rotating casting wheels having a circumferential, corresponding caliber (14), exiting the liquid magnesium and completely solidifying the liquid magnesium before a closest point between the casting wheels, and rolling the solidified magnesium. The liquid magnesium is completely solidified at a small distance in front of the narrowest point between the casting wheels. The method further comprises cooling the rolled magnesium wire after exiting from the casting wheels using a liquid inert gas. The magnesium wire has a round, an oval or n-polygonal cross section, and a largest diameter of 1-20 mm. An independent claim is included for an apparatus for preparation of magnesium wire.