Computer Simulation of Centrifugal Casting Process Using FLOW-3D

J. Aneesh Kumar; K. Krishnakumar; S. Savithri

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.830-831.53

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Computer Simulation of Centrifugal Casting Process Using FLOW-3D

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Centrifugal casting process is one of the potential manufacturing techniques used for producing functionally graded materials viz., composite materials or metallic materials which have high differences of density among constituents. In this process, the fluid flow plays a major role and understanding the complex flow process is a must for the production of defect-free castings. Since the mold spins at a high velocity and the mold wall being opaque, it is impossible to visualise the flow patterns in real time. Hence, in the present work, the commercial CFD code FLOW-3DTM, has been used to simulate the mold filling sequence for a simple hollow cylindrical casting during vertical centrifugal casting process. Effect of various spinning velocities on the fill pattern during vertical centrifugal casting process is being investigated.

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Materials Science Forum (Volumes 830-831)

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53-56

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September 2015

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J. Aneesh Kumar, K. Krishnakumar, S. Savithri*

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Centrifugal Casting Process, Computer Simulation, FLOW-3D^TM, Mold Filling

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