What are the precautions to be taken during billet casting of Al killed steel?

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Nozzle clogging is a major problem in Al killed steel.

For smooth Billet casting of Al-killed steel the key is Calcium treatment. right type of calcium treatment will take care of Nozzle clogging.

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