Computer Simulation of the Filling Process of Air Intake Hood Based on ProCAST

2012 ◽  
Vol 487 ◽  
pp. 327-331
Author(s):  
Han Wu Liu ◽  
Fan Feng ◽  
Chuan Li Yan ◽  
Xian Feng Zheng
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Geometric Modeling ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Alloy Sheet ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Air Intake ◽  
The Impact

The intake hood is the part which riveted in the external skin of the aircraft. During the flight of the aircraft, the engine casing is cooled down by the high-speed airflow which flows through the air intake duct. As the components suffer the impact of the high-speed airflow, the appearance of the intake hood must meet the requirements of the aerodynamic property. At the same time, its manufacturing quality has a certain impact on the aerodynamic performance of the aircraft, so its synthetic mechanical property is required high. The traditional air intake hoods are block-combination welded by the aluminum alloy sheet. Its complicated working procedure, long production cycle, high costs and the difficult weld methods make it difficult to guarantee the welding quality. In order to improve the useful life of the air intake hood, to lower the production difficulty and to solve the quality risks in the production due to the method of weld, in this article, the high-strength aluminum alloy ZL101A and plaster mould investment casting were used to mold the intake hood based on the three-dimensional geometric modeling of the air intake hood by software Pro/E, and then, the filling and solidification process of the air intake hood was simulated by the casting simulation software ProCAST to predict the defects such as misrun, cold shut, wrapped in air, the thermal centre and the residual stress and deformation which were displayed in the filling and the solidification processes of the metal. Then, the casting process of the air intake hood can be optimized to achieve a decrease or avoid casting defects in the actual production.

Design and Simulation Optimization of Casting Process for Aluminum Alloy Engine Cylinder Head

2014 ◽  
Vol 494-495 ◽  
pp. 593-597
Author(s):  
Xiu Xiu Pan ◽  
Yi Yang ◽  
Gang Yang ◽  
De Qiang Yin ◽  
Yu Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Cylinder Head ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Modeling Process ◽  
Engine Cylinder ◽  
Filling And Solidification ◽  
Trial Cost

The liquid metal filling and solidification process of aluminum engine cylinder head in different gating system during casting process was simulated by casting simulation software MAGMAsoft. The simulation results showed that the best pouring process contains the bottom note type casting and the placement of combustion chamber side, so that we could obtain a simple modeling process, and significantly shorten the trial production cycle, as well as the trial cost of the piston, and improve the quality of the cylinder head.

scholarly journals Die Casting Die Design and Process Optimization of Aluminum Alloy Gearbox Shell

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3999
Author(s):  
Mingyu Huang ◽  
Qian Zhou ◽  
Junyou Wang ◽  
Shihua Li
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Die Design ◽  
Production Cycle ◽  
Gating System

Taking an aluminum alloy gearbox of an automobile as an example, according to its structural characteristics, the parting surface was determined, and the initial gating system was designed by using 3D modeling software UG. Based on Magmasoft software, the numerical simulation of the filling and solidification process was carried out to determine the best gating system scheme. The cooling system and core pulling structure were designed, and the parameter design process of the aluminum alloy gearbox shell in the die-casting process was introduced. Aiming at the leakage problem of the gearbox shell in the bench and road test after assembly, the cause was found through numerical simulation and industrial CT analysis, and the problem was solved by adding high-pressure point cooling at the corresponding position of the leakage, and the correctness of the optimization was verified. It provides an effective method for the die-casting production of the transmission housing and the analysis and solution of product defects, which improves the product quality and shortens the production cycle.

Forecast of Shrinkage Porosity of Aluminum Wheel Liquid Die Forging in Solidification Process and Process Optimization

2013 ◽  
Vol 690-693 ◽  
pp. 2236-2239
Author(s):  
Hai Bo Yang ◽  
Xing Sheng Zhao ◽  
Wei Zhong Fan ◽  
Xue Wen Chen ◽  
De Ying Xu
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Process Optimization ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Shrinkage Porosity ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Orthogonal Test ◽  
Casting Simulation ◽  
Casting Technology ◽  
Casting Simulation Software

Using ProCast casting simulation software, the solidification process of the Aluminum Alloy steel casting was simulated according to its scene casting process, and the shrinkage porosity defect was forecasted. Based on the simulation, the casting technology was improved using the orthogonal test. An optimized plan was obtained, which provided a reference for the actual production of the casting.

Numerical Simulation of the Car Oil Pump Support Die Casting

2013 ◽  
Vol 753-755 ◽  
pp. 908-912
Author(s):  
Ran Wei ◽  
Yong Su ◽  
Yun Ji Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Die Casting ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Solidification Shrinkage ◽  
Oil Pump ◽  
Mould Filling ◽  
Filling And Solidification ◽  
Casting Simulation Software

In this paper, the die-casting processing of aluminum alloy was simulated by casting simulation software. The mould filling and solidification process of aluminum alloy die-casting in different cast temperature and shot velocity were investigated. Aiming at achieving the best casting process, this research gave emphasis on analysis the influence of cast temperature and shot velocity to the process of mould filling, temperature field of casting part during filling and solidification, shrinkage and porosity. To improve the process, increase ingate area, carry on the simulation, and analyze the optimal casting parameters.

Solidification and Microstructure Simulation of A356 Aluminum Alloy Casting

2021 ◽  
Vol 1033 ◽  
pp. 18-23
Author(s):  
Li Tong He ◽  
Yi Dan Zeng ◽  
Jin Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Uniform Structure ◽  
A356 Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Aluminum Alloy Casting ◽  
Alloy Casting ◽  
Shrinkage Defects ◽  
A356 Aluminum ◽  
Filling And Solidification

To obtain an A356 aluminum alloy casting with a uniform structure and no internal shrinkage defects, ProCAST software is used to set different filling and solidification process parameters for an A356 aluminum alloy casting with large wall thickness differences, And multiple simulations are conducted to obtain optimized casting process; then, based on the process, the microstructure of the thickest and thinnest part of the casting are simulated. The size, morphology, and distribution of the simulated microstructure of the thinnest part and the thickest part of the casting are very similar. The simulated microstructure is similar to that of the actual casting. This shows that castings with uniform structure and no internal shrinkage defects can be obtained through the optimized casting process .

Investigation and Modeling of Flag Generation in Honeycomb Sandwich Panel Machining

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek M. Yip-Hoi ◽  
David D. Gill
Keyword(s):  
Geometric Modeling ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Tool Path ◽  
Sandwich Panels ◽  
Cutting Parameters ◽  
Honeycomb Structures ◽  
Anisotropic Mechanical Properties ◽  
Honeycomb Sandwich ◽  
Low Stiffness ◽  
The Impact

Light weight honeycomb structures lend themselves to important applications in aerospace. These range from aerodynamic and structural components such as wing edges, flaps, rotor blades and engine cowlings, to aircraft interior structures such as overhead luggage bins, compartment liners, bulkheads and the monument structures found in galleys and lavatory areas. Often the honeycomb is formed into a composite ply sandwich with fiberglass face sheets bonded to the honeycomb core. These panels are cut to shape using CNC routers and specially designed cutting tools. However, the quality of the cuts generated even with these special tools leaves much to be desired. The low stiffness of the structure leads to imperfections such as fraying of the cut face sheet edges and the generation of flags along the cut honeycomb edge. These impact the ease of assembly and often require manually intensive reworking to mitigate. The cutting of honeycomb structures and sandwich panels is challenging due to low stiffness, anisotropic mechanical properties and a high proportion of interrupted cutting due to the air voids that are present. The cutting mechanics are not well understood at this time. This paper presents findings from the study of cutting of honeycomb sandwich panels using high speed videography and correlates these with results of geometric modeling of the engagement between the cutter and workpiece. The study includes the impact of the trajectory of the tool path through the cell structures on the generation of flagging. It also reports on the effects of two different cutting tool geometries and the introduction of a lead angle on the size and structure of the flags generated. These findings present the case for a research regime similar to the one completed for solid metals, into modeling the mechanics behind machining honeycomb structures. This will help manufacturers using these materials to make better choices in the tools, cutting parameters and machining strategies that they employ in their process planning.

Direct Molten Metal Rolling of Aluminum Alloy A3003

2017 ◽  
Vol 735 ◽  
pp. 13-17
Author(s):  
Hiroto Ohashi ◽  
Shinichi Nishida ◽  
Yuta Kashitani ◽  
Junshi Ichikawa ◽  
Naoshi Ozawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aluminum Alloy ◽  
Molten Metal ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Alloy Sheet ◽  
Strip Casting ◽  
Roll Speed ◽  
Pouring Temperature ◽  
Strip Surface ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Direct Rolling

This paper describes a production process for aluminum alloy sheet metal. Direct molten metal rolling, in other words strip casting process for aluminum alloy A3003 sheet was operated. Strip casting process is able to produce the metal sheet from molten metal directly. Thus this process has possibility of improving the productivity of sheet because of shortening operation of rolling. In this study, experimental device was designed for direct molten metal rolling. Aluminum alloy A3003 was chosen. A3003 is for aluminum can body, and the sheet required the high productivity. The effect of roll speed on the produced strip surface and strip thickness was investigated. Roll speed were 1, 2 and 3 m/min. It was possible to produce A3003 strip by direct rolling at the conditions of roll speed 3 m/min, pouring temperature 700 °C, solidification length 15 mm and nozzle exit width 15 mm. Obtained strip surface was flatten and had a metallic luster.

Mastering of the Filling Stage in Low Pressure Sand Casting Process

2018 ◽  
Vol 941 ◽  
pp. 2306-2312
Author(s):  
Antonin Sanitas ◽  
Marie Bedel ◽  
Sofiane Khelladi ◽  
Mohamed El Mansori
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Study ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Low Pressure ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Pressure Casting ◽  
Low Velocity ◽  
Ansys Fluent ◽  
Gas Atmosphere ◽  
Protective Gas ◽  
The Impact

In Low Pressure Casting (LPC), the counter gravity filling at low velocity and the protective gas atmosphere above the metal can potentially reduce gas and oxides entrapment in the metal. However, the relationship between the imposed gas pressure evolution and the melt filling dynamics cannot be analytically determined as it is geometry-dependent. This issue is the missing link to master and automate the filling step in LPC process. In this work, the filling dynamics is numerically investigated for different mold geometries and pressure ramps. The simulation, carried out using ANSYS Fluent® simulation software, is combined with an analytical model. As the results are quantitatively predictive of the filling flow, it permits to develop a numerical study, considering different sudden or progressive section changes and pressure ramps. The impact of the different process parameters on the flow dynamics is analyzed, particularly the transition smoothing impact.

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