Computer-Aided Simulation and Optimisation of Casting - A Case Study

摘要

Casting is the fundamental process of manufacturing. In this process, most important factor is to get the shrinkage-free product which needs proper design of runner, riser and its neck. Though these elements are not the part of the actual casting but they are essential components of a casting. The sizes of these elements are to be optimised properly to get maximum casting yield as this reduces the re-melting cost of the component and also reduces energy requirement by a huge amount because of lower hot metal. In this study, a cast iron pan has been identified which is one of the oldest components of Howrah cluster. It is expected that this work will be of great importance to the small-scale entrepreneurs and to the professionals who are working in this area.