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Application of Numerical Simulation Technique to Casting Process of Valve Block

MI Guofa , LIU Xiangyu , WANG Kuangfei , FU Hengzhi

钢铁研究学报(英文版)

The numerical simulation technique was applied to the casting process of a valvetype part. The moldfilling and solidification stages of the casting were numerically analyzed. The filling behavior, solidification sequence, and thermal stress distribution were reproduced and the possible defects, such as cold shut and shrinkage, were predicted. Based on the simulation result, the doublegating system was replaced by a singlegating system. Meanwhile, the chills were used to regulate the solidification sequence of casting. To eliminate the cracks in the casting, the sand core was converted into a canulate one. By modifying the original process, the defects were eliminated and the casting with good quality was obtained.

关键词: cast steel;valvetype part;numerical simulation;process modification