THERMAL FLOW SIMULATION FOR CASTING/MOLDING PROCESSES

摘要

A method for simulating the behavior of an incompressible, viscous fluid in a casting/molding process (102). The method uses classical fluid dynamic equations and control volume-finite element techniques to solve for the momentum and energy of the fluid (102). The method optionally takes into account, during the simulation, fluid flow in the shot sleeve (109), formation of shrinkage porosity, heat transfer between the die and the heat transfer fluid, cooling effect of the spray lubricant on the die, and formation of the mend line.