Title: A design-for-casting integrated approach based on rapid simulation and modulus criterion

Authors: Lionel Martin, George Moraru, Philippe Veron

Addresses: Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Information et des Systemes, Equipe Ingenierie, Mecanique, Systemes, Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Arts et Metiers, 2 cours des arts et metiers, 13617 Aix-en-Provence, France. ' Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Information et des Systemes, Equipe Ingenierie, Mecanique, Systemes, Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Arts et Metiers, 2 cours des arts et metiers, 13617 Aix-en-Provence, France. ' Laboratoire des Sciences de l'Information et des Systemes, Equipe Ingenierie, Mecanique, Systemes, Ecole Nationale Superieure d'Arts et Metiers, 2 cours des arts et metiers, 13617 Aix-en-Provence, France

Abstract: This paper presents a new approach to the design of cast components and their associated tools. The current methodology is analysed through a case study and its main disadvantages underlined. Then, in order to overcome these identified drawbacks, a new approach is proposed. Knowing that this approach is mainly based on a rapid simulation of the process, basics of a simplified physical model of solidification are presented as well as an associated modulus criterion. Finally, technical matters for a software prototype regarding the implementation of this Rapid Simulation Approach (RSA) in a CAD environment are detailed.

Keywords: design for casting; integrated design; rapid simulation; feeders; component design; solidification modelling; modulus criterion; CAD.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPD.2009.023322

International Journal of Product Development, 2009 Vol.7 No.3/4, pp.261 - 280

Published online: 19 Feb 2009 *

Full-text access for editors Full-text access for subscribers Purchase this article Comment on this article