Technological Inputs for Improving Productivity in the Cast Iron Foundry:Finite Element Simulation Strategies

In the current global competitive environment, the need of the foundry is to develop the components as quick as possible at a minimum cost. In this circumstance, finite element analysis based computer simulation can be used. The heat transfer from the molten metal to the mould can be visualized during computer simulation of the casting. This can be seen as a graphical form and used to visualize the defects during methods design. It will strengthen the foundry engineer's ability to solve complex problems related to the design of new pattern lay-out. This paper focuses on integrating molding department and methods design department with simulation. This paper also explains how this integration is useful to point out human error during rejection control process. Auto-cast, a software package was used for simulation.