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DieCasting Simulation and Process Optimization of An A356 Aluminum Alloy Polishing Plate

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The filling and solidification processes of an A356 aluminum alloy polishing plate in diecasting were simulated using Pro-Cast software, to forecast the position of the defects during the aluminum casting process and optimize the process of die mold design. Using simulations, orthogonal experiments and diecasting experiment, the results show that when the first shot speed is 3 m/s, casting temperature is 670 °C (1238 °F), and mold temperature is 280 °C (536 °F), the casting can be completely filled and the shrinkage defects decrease (and the interaction of technology parameters have been analyzed in detail). Furthermore, the performance requirements of diecasting have improved.

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This research was financially supported by the Hebei National Science Foundation (Grant No. E2015204115).

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    M. Y. Hu, J. J. Cai, W. L. Sun, H. Y. Jiang, Y. Y. Sang & J. T. Liu

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Hu, M.Y., Cai, J.J., Sun, W.L. et al. DieCasting Simulation and Process Optimization of An A356 Aluminum Alloy Polishing Plate. Inter Metalcast 10, 315–321 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40962-016-0045-3

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