Design and Optimization of Bolster Casting Process

Abstract:

The low-pressure casting method has been used to the foundry process of bolster. According to the structural characteristics of the cast and the design process of low-pressure casting, the process programs had been accomplished. Through comparing the advantages and disadvantages of several group programs by computer simulation, after determining the initial process program, we optimized the casting process according observing the processes of cast filling and solidification by the computer simulation process of running castings. The risers and chills are very important. The contraction area of cast appears on the large flat, and the risers had been set on the large flat. This can not only play the role of feeding but also have the function of scavenging action.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 482-484)
• Pages: 692-696
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.482-484.692
• Online since: February 2012
• Authors: Li Bin Fu, Jun Yang
• Keywords: Bolster, Casting Process, Numerical Simulation, Optimization

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