What Is Centrifugal Casting Simulation Software?
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Centrifugal casting simulation software is used for the analysis, study and simulation of the castings subjected to centrifugal forces in a single or multiple cavity rotating closed dies/mould.
This software helps foundry engineers design high-quality castings by analysing the mould, molten metal, density of metal in the mould, defects incidence, rotational speed of the mould, ability to produce complex casting sections in single or multiple mould cavities, temperature distribution of heat in the mould and grain growth controlling the mechanical properties of the casting.
Along with the list I have written a detailed article on the application and the type of analysis expected from the simulation software.
Following is the list of simulation software available for centrifugal casting.
Centrifugal castings are produced using the centrifugal casting process.
List of Centrifugal Casting Simulation Software
- TherCast By TransvalorAmericas
- NovaCast
- Flow-3D
Centrifugal Casting Simulation Software Analysis
Centrifugal casting simulation software simulates and analyses the following aspects of centrifugal casting:
- Analysis of the rotation of the centrifugal mould predicting the behaviour of the molten metal in the mould cavity.
- Deciding the exact rotational speed of the metal mould during the centrifugal casting process.
- Deciding the pre-heating temperature, solidification temperature and cooling temperature of the rotating metal mould.
- Analysis of the centrifugal force acting on the metal mould and turbulence generated during the rotating mould cavity reducing the casting defects.
- Study of the forces acting on the internal section of the mould cavity.
- Analysis of the density of the centrifugal casting sections.
- Deciding the number of mould cavities in pattern making mould and ceramic mould.
- Analysis of the buckling, bending and sagging of the large pipe in the true centrifugal casting process for true centrifugal casting parts and components.
- Determination of flow of molten metal in complex sections of semi-centrifugal casting and centrifuging casting process.
- Analysis of the velocity, vortex formation, temperature distribution, impact of rotational speed on the metal and quality of casting for the multi-cavity centrifugal casting process.
- The software caters to engineers to mass produce centrifugal casting according to the demand of the customers in less time and increasing the profit of the foundry.
- This software reduces the supplier lead time, reduces manufacturing risk and promotes customer retention.
Centrifugal Casting Simulation Software Application
What mechanical engineering components, products and parts are simulated using centrifugal simulation software:
- Large hollow section lengthy pipes made from true-centrifugal casting.
- Small piston cylinders manufactured from centrifugal casting process.
- Bushes, bearings and valves.
- Machine solid shafts and levers.
- Hollow rotors, drive shafts, spindles, shells and casing.
- Collars, shells and refractory tubes.
- Turbine, pump and motor casings.
- Wheels, flywheels and nozzles.