Continuous Cast Billets
Continuous Casting is the process whereby molten steel is solidified into a “semi-finished” billet, bloom, or slab for subsequent rolling in the finishing mills. Prior to the introduction of Continuous Casting in the 1950s, steel was poured into stationary molds to form “ingots”. Since then, “continuous casting” has evolved to achieve improved yield, quality, productivity and cost efficiency.
Supply conditions of Continuous Cast Billets :
- Saw end cuts
- Spot grinded and fully grinded condition
- Spot grinded or fully grinded condition as per request
- Suitable for Re-rolling, Ring-rolling, Forging, and Up-setting
- Marked with heat number, weight, size, and grade
- Free from radioactive elements & mercury, lead contamination
| Sizes | 100×100, 120×120, 140×140, 160×160, 200×200, 220×250 mm 4×4″, 4.75×4.75″, 5.5×5.5″, 6.25×6.25″, 8×8″, 8.5×10″ |
| Length | 2 metres – 6 metres ( 8 feet to 20 feet) |
| Straightness | 8 mm/meter max |
| Surface Finish | As Cast Condition (Black Surface) in spot or fully ground conditi |
1. What are Continuous Cast Billets?
Continuous Cast Billets are semi-finished steel products produced by solidifying molten stainless steel through a continuous casting process, forming billets (rectangular or square sections) for further processing like rolling or forging.
2. What is the Continuous Casting process?
Continuous casting involves cooling molten steel into a solid form continuously, rather than in static ingot molds. This improves yield, quality, efficiency, and reduces cost compared to traditional ingot casting.
3. What sizes and specifications are available?
Ambica Steels offers continuous cast billets in various square/rectangular sizes such as 100×100, 120×120, 140×140, up to 220×250 mm, with lengths from 2 m to 6 m.
4. Are the billets marked with traceability information?
Yes — each billet is marked with heat number, weight, size, and grade to ensure traceability and quality control.
5. What stainless steel grades are available for continuous cast billets?
Continuous cast billets are available in a wide range of austenitic, ferritic, martensitic, duplex, and special alloy stainless steel grades, as per customer specifications and international standards.
6. What standards do the billets comply with?
The billets are manufactured in compliance with ASTM, EN, DIN, JIS, and IS standards, ensuring global acceptance and consistent quality.
7. What surface quality can be expected?
Billets are supplied with sound internal structure, clean surface finish, minimal segregation, and low surface defects, making them suitable for demanding downstream applications.
8. What are the advantages of continuous cast billets over ingot cast billets?
Continuous cast billets offer:
- Better internal soundness
- Improved yield
- Uniform chemical composition
- Reduced machining loss
- Lower production cost
9. Are ultrasonic or other quality tests conducted?
Yes, billets can be supplied with Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and other inspections upon request, along with Mill Test Certificates (MTC).
10. What is the typical weight range of billets?
Billet weights vary depending on size and length, typically ranging from several hundred kilograms to multiple tons per billet.
11. How are the billets packaged and dispatched?
Billets are securely packed with wooden supports, steel strapping, and protective markings to ensure safe transportation and handling.
12. Can billets be supplied for export markets?
Yes, Ambica Steels supplies continuous cast billets to domestic and international markets, with export-grade packaging and documentation.
13. What documents are provided with the shipment?
Each shipment includes:
- Mill Test Certificate (EN 10204 3.1 / 3.2 on request)
- Heat number traceability
- Packing list & commercial invoice
- Inspection certificates (if applicable)