Tapped holes c) Porosity is observed in top side of the casting. a) Pin holes observed in the top side casting b) Blow holes observed in The casting obtained as per the modifications done based on the simulation result showed zero defects. Based on the simulation result, the castings were produced and checked for the defects. The simulation results showed that, the design changes helped in reducing the casting defects of the centrifugal pump crank case. Then, using the MAGMAsoft software, simulations were carried out by modifying the position of the core pins and making possible design changes in the casting component without compromising its design intention.
Before entertaining the simulation software, few castings were manufactured by making alterations in the process variables and the same castings were modeled and tested using the software. The results from the simulation shows the possible areas which may be subjected to defects or any other malfunction.
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In this investigation, MAGMASOFT software was used for simulate the casting process undergoing solidification. The defects mentioned above are occurring in the castings due to wrong choice in selecting the process variables or gating and riser design.
This investigation also helps to improvise the casting process done by gravity method in aluminium based alloys. AbstractĪ numerical investigation was carried out with the help of computer based casting simulation software to eliminate defects such as shrinkage due to solidification, cracks, imperfect mould cavities and riser level issues.
Received 30 June 2020, Accepted 14 July 2020, Available online 14 August 2020. S.Aravind P.Ragupathi G.VigneshDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641 021, India