Abstract
Effects of electromagnetic stirring on cast structure of continuously cast austenitic stainless steel slabs were investigated to improve the macropattern of plates by grain refinement of cast structure. The following results were obtained: (1) It was shown that cast structure of austenitic stainless steel slabs can be refined by electromagnetic stirring at high casting temperature. The proper conditions for obtaining a high ratio of equiaxed crystals were ascertained. (2) The qualities of austenitic stainless steel plates manufactured by continuous casting with electromagnetic stirring were improved and homogeneous macro structure of plates were obtained at low reduction.
