Lost foam casting analysis method

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2007-05-29

2007-05-29

Picard, Leo (Department: 2125)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Product assembly or manufacturing

C436S055000, C164S004100, C164S034000, C164S457000

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11158283

ABSTRACT:
Parameters specifying properties of the materials used in the lost foam casting process are input at an input step. Numerical methods may be used to simultaneously solve a set of coupled equations relating thermal properties, flow properties, and other physical properties of the metal and foam. A profile number Ω and an engulf number E may be evaluated using the values of physical quantities determined during the numerical solution step. Once values for the profile number Ω and engulf number E have been determined, these values may be checked to see if they lie within appropriate ranges.

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