Simulation and Optimization of Two-sided Pouring Low Pressure Casting Process for a Large Size Aluminum Alloy Wheel
In order to solve the problems of coarse grain and loose shrinkage at the spokes in the center casting process of large-size aluminum alloy wheel casting,a two-sided pouring process was proposed,and ProCAST software was used to conduct finite element simulation of the filling and solidification process under the two-sided casting air cooling process.Based on the simulated results,the defects of the two-sided pouring process were reduced by the water-cooling process,and the results were verified.The results show that the two-sided pouring process can eliminate the defects at the spoke and improve the mechanical properties under suitable water cooling conditions.