DZ22B alloy is commonly used as a blade material for aircraft engines and gas turbines, and its preparation process is an important factor affecting its performance. In the present work, a reliable numerical model is established through ProCAST numer...
With the aid of virtual prototyping and casting numerical simulation, this work presents the optimization of an injection system used in a non-traditional investment casting process that applies perpendicular centrifugal force to inject the molten me...
The development of biomaterials, particularly metallic ones, is one of the focuses of the scientific community, mainly due to an increase of average life expectancy and an improvement of the casted materials combined with better mechanical properties...
In this study, the filling and solidification processes of squeeze-casting SiC3D/Al composites were analyzed by the ProCAST simulation software (ver. 2018.0). A practical squeeze-casting experiment was conducted to verify the accuracy of the simulati...
Understanding the infiltration and solidification processes of liquid 5083Al alloy into Al2O3 three-dimensional reticulated porous ceramic (Al2O3(3D) RPC) is essential for optimizing the microstructure and properties of Al2O3(3D)/5083Al interpenetrat...
In this study, the filling process, solidification parameters, temperature distribution, and residual stress distribution of gas pressure-infiltrated Al-356/SiC composites were investigated through simulation and experiment. In addition, a series of...
The investment casting of TiAl alloys has become the most promising cost-effective technique for manufacturing TiAl components. This study aimed to investigate a series of problems associated with the investment casting of TiAl alloys. The mold filli...
This paper investigates the casting defects of a stainless steel pump impeller manufactured through the sand casting process. The material characterization of austenitic steel AISI 316L was initially carried out, which examined the chemical compositi...
The article deals with the use of computed tomography, an advanced method for evaluating the quality of aluminium castings. Casting quality is a key factor in ensuring safety and reliability in industrial applications. Computed tomography is a compre...
The intricate geometry and thin walls of the motor housing in new energy vehicles render it susceptible to casting defects during conventional casting processes. However, the lost-foam casting process holds a unique advantage in eliminating casting d...
The low-pressure die casting (LPDC) process was experimentally and numerically studied to produce AlSi7Mg0.3 components such as steering knuckles. Steering knuckles are important safety components in the context of a vehicle’s suspension system...
This article presents the results of shape-dependent strength analyses in die-castings from traditional (straight-drilled) and conformal core-cooling moulds. Cores with a traditional cooling layout were made of H13 steel using machining, and the work...
The squeeze casting process for an AlSi9Mg aluminum alloy flywheel housing component was numerically simulated using the ProCAST software, and orthogonal simulation tests were designed according to the L16 (4) 5 orthogonal test table to investigate t...
A quantitative feeding system of molten metal was designed based on a special vehicle cover, which achieved the quantitative transport of molten metal in a fully enclosed environment. There are lots of advantages of this novel device, such as improvi...
The requirements of high-strength, wear-resistance and lightweight of brake drums have been continually increasing in recent years and any specific aluminum alloy or particle-reinforced aluminum matrix composites may not satisfy all the demands. Comb...
The solidification behavior and structure of continuous casting high rail U71Mn bloom, under different secondary cooling conditions and superheat, were numerically investigated using the Cellular Automaton-Finite Element (CAFE) model implemented with...
Based on the idea of integrated computational materials Engineering (ICME), this research applies a digital integrated computing platform integrating ProCAST and MATLAB software. The effects of Fe and Zn contents on the microstructure and properties...
In this study, the ProCast software (version 2014) incorporating the CAFE model is applied to conduct numerical simulation analysis of the directional solidification process of titanium–aluminium alloy cylindrical rods at varying withdraw rates...
The gas turbine engine’s (GTE) development aims for the increasing the efficiency, strength, reliability and safety of its components. To create competitive engines, housing parts and components with high functionality and reduced weight are ne...