Numerical Simulation and Optimization Technology of Lost Foam Casting

Abstract:

The filling and solidification process of casting that is closely related to lots of casting defects and has significant effect on the mechanical properties of castings. In this paper, the research status and development direction of numerical simulation technology of casting, especially of lost foam casting were reviewed and discussed. Also a brief introduction of the basic situations and product characteristics of several outstanding cast filling and solidification simulation softwares were summarized. In addition, the actual domestic application status of numerical simulation technology of lost foam casting in the foundry enterprises was analyzed and some suggestions were given as well.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 936)
• Pages: 1681-1686
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.936.1681
• Online since: June 2014
• Authors: Hong Ze Chen, Hong Zhao Dong*, Zhong De Shan
• Keywords: Defect Analysis, Lost Foam Casting (LFC), Numerical Simulation, Process Optimization

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