Process for the manufacture of a hollow copper or a copper alloy cylinder, also casting roll made of a hollow cylinder.

Method for producing a hollow (6) of copper or a copper alloy cylinder in which a band (2, 2a) of copper or a copper alloy is wound in several layers (3) on a support body (1), wherein during winding the layers (3) are joined at least by zones and after winding the support body is removed.