Numerical Simulation of Centrifugal Casting Process of Large Thin-Wall Ti Alloy Casting

2016 ◽  
Vol 850 ◽  
pp. 469-481
Author(s):  
Heng Shao ◽  
Yan Li ◽  
Peng Zhao ◽  
Hai Nan ◽  
Qing Yan Xu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Centrifugal Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Wall Structure ◽  
Thin Wall ◽  
Ti Alloy ◽  
Gravity Casting ◽  
Alloy Casting ◽  
Shrinkage Defects

Centrifugal pouring is often used in investment casting of large thin-wall Ti castings to promote filling. Shrinkage defects often appear in a Ti casting produced by centrifugal casting. Numerical simulation indicate that shrinkage is caused by these reasons: improper pouring system and thin-wall structure limited feeding of liquid metal from pouring system, and centrifugal force enlarged the shrinkage defects by strengthen feeding of liquid within the casting. Thus centrifugal casting is replaced by gravity casting and a new pouring system is adopted. Obvious shrinkage defects disappear in the new casting process.

scholarly journals Numerical Simulation of Reoxidation Processes

2020 ◽  
Vol 328 ◽  
pp. 02007
Author(s):  
Marek Bruna ◽  
Marek Galčík
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Aluminium Alloy ◽  
Oxide Layer ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Gating System ◽  
Alloy Casting ◽  
Positive Effect

Reoxidation is one of the main problem accompanying the aluminium alloy casting process. The oxide layer created on the melt surface during reoxidation is entrained into the bulk of liquid metal and “bifilms” are created. Bifilms have negative impact on cast quality and internal homogenity of final casting. Paper aim is to clarify the reoxidation phenomenon by visualization with the aid of ProCAST numerical simulation software. Experiemtnal work deals with the design of several types of gating systems (non pressurized and naturally pressurized) with vortex elements in order to determine how these elements affect the reoxidation processes. Achieved results clearly confirmed the positive effect of the naturally pressurized gating system with vortex elements. The evaluation focuses mainly on melt velocity and amount of oxides created in gating system and in mold cavity.

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 .

Numerical Simulation on the Liquid Metal Flow of the Acceleration Phase in the Shot Sleeve of Cold Chamber Die Casting Process

2007 ◽  
Vol 561-565 ◽  
pp. 1801-1804
Author(s):  
Jie Yang ◽  
Lang Yuan ◽  
Shou Mei Xiong ◽  
Bai Cheng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Liquid Metal ◽  
Metal Flow ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Great Influence ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Shot Sleeve ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Acceleration Phase ◽  
Fill Ratio

Slow shot velocity and its acceleration phase in the shot sleeve have great influence on the flow pattern of the liquid metal in the shot sleeve. In this paper, a three-dimensional model based on the SOLA-VOF algorithm was developed and used to simulate the flow of melt in the shot sleeve. The mathematical model was verified by water analog experiments with constant plunger velocities. Based on numerical simulation results, the influences of the plunger acceleration on the wave profile of the liquid metal in the shot sleeve under different fill ratios and sleeve diameters were investigated. The results indicated that in order to avoid air entrapment in the shot sleeve, the optimal acceleration value to the critical slow shot velocity increases with the increase of the fill ratio, and the range of suitable acceleration becomes wider as well. With the same fill ratio, the value of suitable acceleration rises as the plunger diameter increases.

Investment Casting of Near-Net Shape Gamma Titanium Aluminide Automotive Turbocharger Rotor

2005 ◽  
Vol 475-479 ◽  
pp. 2547-2550 ◽  
Author(s):  
Myoung Gyun Kim ◽  
Si Young Sung ◽  
Gyu Chang Lee ◽  
Joon Pyo Park ◽  
Young Jig Kim
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Defect Formation ◽  
Centrifugal Casting ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Metal Mold ◽  
Gamma Titanium Aluminide ◽  
Gamma Titanium ◽  
Near Net Shape ◽  
Casting Design

The objective of this study was to optimize the casting design of gamma titanium aluminde automotive turbocharger rotor by means of the practical experiment and numerical simulation. Gamma titanium aluminide rotors were produced by centrifugal casting methods on a laboratory scale. Based on the metal-mold reaction of gamma titanium aluminide, the investment molds were manufactured by an electro-fused Al2O3 mold. The experimental results showed that the castings failed to reach the end of the cavities due to insufficient centrifugal force and a lower fluidity compared to the other metals. Although the satisfactory results were not obtained in the numerical simulation, it was concluded that numerical simulation aided to achieve understanding of the casting process and defect formation in gamma titanium aluminide turbocharger rotor castings.

Application of Numerical Simulation on Cast-Steel Axle’s V-Method Foundry

2010 ◽  
Vol 139-141 ◽  
pp. 576-579
Author(s):  
Guo Fa Mi ◽  
Li Lin Chen ◽  
Hong Yan Nan
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Cast Steel ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Solidification Process ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Original Process ◽  
Shrinkage Defects ◽  
Improved Technology

The V-method foundry is an advanced casting technology compared with traditional sand casting. The Pro/E software was used to generate three-dimensional model of cast parts. The solidification process of the automotive axle casting with V-method foundry was simulated by the numerical simulation software, ViewCast. The location and scale of the shrinkage defects caused by the original process were predicted. According to the simulation results, the position of the flange round cooled too fast, which blocked the feeding passage of the round near sprue. The reason was that solidifying sequence was unperfected. The casting process was optimized by means of adding runner and chill. Progressive solidification can be obtained and the shrinkage defects can be eliminated or transferred by the improved technology. The reasonable casting process was obtained and the process has been proofed by the productive practice.

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