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Optimal riser design in sand casting process with evolutionary topology optimization

Tavakoli, R ; Sharif University of Technology | 2009

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.1007/s00158-008-0282-z
  3. Publisher: 2009
  4. Abstract:
  5. The optimal design of a casting feeding system is considered. The riser topology is systematically modified to minimize the riser volume, while simultaneously ensuring that no defect appears in the product. In this approach, we combine finite-difference analysis of the solidification process with evolutionary topology optimization to systematically improve the feeding system design. The outstanding features of the presented method are: its efficiency, ease of implementation and simplifying definition of the initial design. The efficiency and capability of the presented method are supported by illustrative examples. © 2008 Springer-Verlag
  6. Keywords:
  7. Casting optimization ; Design ; Feeding ; Materials handling equipment ; Structural optimization ; Topology ; Feeder design ; Feeding systems ; Finite-difference analysis ; Illustrative examples ; Initial designs ; Optimal designs ; Optimal risers ; Riser optimization ; Sand castings ; Solidification process ; Topology optimizations ; Casting
  8. Source: Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization ; Volume 38, Issue 2 , 2009 , Pages 205-214 ; 1615147X (ISSN)
  9. URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00158-008-0282-z