Abstract:
The use of Aluminum castings parts in the automotive industry has increased dramatically over the past few decades. The driving force for this increased use is vehicle weight reduction for improved performance. In many cases the mechanical properties of the cast aluminum parts are superior to those of the cast iron or wrought steel parts being used.This paper proposes the computer simulation of the sand casting of Aluminum Plate. It aims to study the behavior of fluid flow during mould filling and solidification and to optimize the process parameters, which help to predict and control casting defects such as gas porosity and shrinkage porosity. Here an attempt is being made to model and simulate the casting process using the AutoCAST software. The technological as well as practical aspects of using casting software are illustrated with an industrial case study.
AutoCAST as STL format C. Simulation Procedure: The following steps were performed on AutoCAST software so as to get the Methodology for the casting i.e. Casted Plug 1) Import the solid model of the casted plug in the AutoCAST software. The 3-D model from Creo-parametric is converted in to the STL Format.
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Title of Technology
Autocast Simulation Software Free
VIRTUAL CASTING – Affordable State-of-the-Art Software for Casting Process Design. Commercial name: FLOW+ module in AutoCAST X1
Executive Summary
FLOW+ module in AutoCAST X1 is a completely redesigned software code developed by the computational modelling & simulation group of CSIR-NIIST based on “VIRTUAL CASTING SOLVER” Technology of CSIR-NIIST.
FLOW+ module is a physics based casting simulation software with efficient memory management and better shrinkage prediction algorithm and is seamlessly integrated into geometry based casting design software AutoCAST-X which is owned, maintained and marketed by 3D Foundry Tech Pvt. Ltd., (3DFT).
The FLOW+ module takes as input the thermo physical properties of the metal and the mold along with the geometry of the casting from AutoCAST platform, calculates the flow pattern in the mold cavity during filling, temperature changes in the metal and predicts the defects that could occur in the solidified casting.
Potential Market
AutoCAST-X1 with FLOW + is one of the very few products entirely designed and developed in India. This product is positioned as an easy-to-use, world class, yet affordable simulation software to Indian foundries (which falls under Small and Medium Scale) and gives them the competitive edge of simulation at an affordable cost (compared to imported products) to deliver defect free castings right first time and every time. Unlike existing (imported) software, it is truly user friendly – even diploma degree holders can get trained and start using the software within two days.
This software product enables foundries to reduce the number of shop-floor trials for developing a new casting (typically from five to just one trial). The average saving is approximately Rs. 16 lakhs per year per foundry. Further, they are able to reduce rejections (typically by half), as well as improve yield (typically by 5%), which translates to net value addition of Rs. 20 lakhs per year per foundry.
The current penetration of casting simulation technology in Indian foundries is estimated to be less than 10%, compared to over 50% in developed countries. The adaptation of this technology by even 20% of the 5000 foundries in India will lead to immense savings including energy and environment benefits.
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Technology Readiness Level – 9