Casting Process Solutions Optimization of LFC Forklift Box

Abstract:

There are many advantages in producing forklift box through the LFC. However, we found shrinkage porosity defects in the interior of castings through simulating the original process by ProCAST casting simulation software. Therefore, we analyzed the defects and improved the technology program. firstly, increased riser in position of shrinkage, Secondly, changed the filling’s way, lastly, selected the best temperature and vacuum by the orthogonal experiment and determined the best technology solution. we found the shrinkage porosity defects have been removed by the improved process. We found the production consistent with the simulation results through verification. Therefore we verify the accuracy of the ProCAST.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 571-572)
• Pages: 1091-1096
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.571-572.1091
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Guang Sheng Zhang, Fei Zhang
• Keywords: LFC, Orthogonal Experiment, Procast, Shrinkage Cavity

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