text: There are many factors at play in even a basic melt spinning process. The quality and dimensions of the product are determined by how the machine is operated and configured. Consequently, there are many studies exploring the effects of variations in the melt spinner's configuration on specific alloys. For example, [https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/matertrans1960/21/4/21_4_219/_article here] is an article about the specific conditions that were found to work well for melt spinning Fe-B and Fe-Si-B alloys.
  In general, melt spinners will run with some variation in the following variables depending on the desired product.
  * Nozzle gap: The distance between the nozzle and the cooled drum. Primarily affects ribbon thickness.
  * Nozzle shape: The shape of the nozzle ejecting the molten material onto the drum. Nozzles allowing for a larger melt puddle on the drum's surface result in wider ribbons.
  * Flow rate: The flow rate of melt onto the drum. The flow rate is usually closely related to the rotational speed of the drum. Mainly affects the width and thickness of the ribbons.
  * Rotational speed: The speed at which the drum rotates. In general, a faster drum makes thinner ribbons.
  * Drum temperature: The temperature at which the drum operates. Mainly affects the atomic structure of the resulting ribbon. Different alloys form best at specific temperatures.
  Since every material acts differently, the exact cause-effect relationship between each of these variables and the resulting ribbon is usually determined experimentally. Other less commonly adjusted variables exist, but their effects on the final ribbon dimensions and structure aren't all documented.