Methodology for optimization of pouring variables using bottom pour for low masses of SS304 (&lt;300 kg) in investment casting process (case study)

Vanikar, Nilesh P.; Ohol, S. S.; Goldar, Saeede Nazari

doi:10.1080/13640461.2017.1419540

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“…Surface roughness – Undesirable surface finish leads to machining costs and substantial amounts of wasted metal. These additional processes not only increase the cost of components but also increase lead time for production (Vanikar et al ., 2018).…”

Section: Quality Parameters Of Sand and Investment Castingmentioning

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Analytical modeling of quality parameters in casting process – learning-based approach

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Gupta

2022

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PurposeFoundry produces cast metal components and parts for various industries and drives manufacturing excellence all over the world. Assuring quality of these components and parts is vital for the end product quality. The complexity in foundry operations increases with the complexity in designs, patterns and geometry and the quality parameters of the casting processes need to be monitored, evaluated and controlled to achieve expected quality levels.Design/methodology/approachThe literature addresses quality improvement in foundry industry primarily focusing on surface roughness, mechanical properties, dimensional accuracy and defects in the cast parts and components which are often affected by numerous process variables. Primary data are collected from the experts working in sand and investment casting processes. The authors perform machine learning analysis of the data to model the quality parameters with appropriate process variables. Further, cluster analysis using k-means clustering method is performed to develop clusters of correlated process variables for sand and investment casting processes.FindingsThe authors identified primary process variables determining each quality parameter using machine learning approach. Quality parameters such as surface roughness, defects, mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy are represented by the identified sand-casting process variables accurately up to 83%, 83%, 100% and 83% and are represented by the identified investment-casting process variables accurately up to 100%, 67%, 67% and 100% respectively. Moreover, the prioritization of process variables in influencing the quality parameters is established which further helps the practitioners to monitor and control them within acceptable levels. Further the clusters of process variables help in analyzing their combined effect on quality parameters of casting products.Originality/valueThis study identified potential process variables and collected data from experts, researchers and practitioners on the effect of these on the quality aspects of cast products. While most of the previous studies focus on a very limited process variables for enhancing the quality characteristics of cast parts and components, this study represents each quality parameter as the function of influencing process variables which will enable the quality managers in Indian foundries to maintain capability and stability of casting processes. The models hence developed for both sand and investment casting for each quality parameter are validated with real life applications. Such studies are scarcely reported in the literature.

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Section: Quality Parameters Of Sand and Investment Castingmentioning

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Analytical modeling of quality parameters in casting process – learning-based approach

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2022

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“…4.1.2 Optimization models for investment casting. Difficult-to-machine and hard material products, such as stainless steel, can be produced by this casting process using wax patterns (Vanikar et al, 2018). The dimensions and quality of the wax pattern are found to significantly affect the quality of the parts (Wang et al, 2013a).…”

Section: The Quality Of Metal Castingsmentioning

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Critical parameters influencing the quality of metal castings: a systematic literature review

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2021

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PurposeCasting is one of the well-known manufacturing processes to make durable parts of goods and machinery. However, the quality of the casting parts depends on the proper choice of process variables related to properties of the materials used in making a mold and the product itself; hence, variables related to product/process designs are taken into consideration. Understanding casting techniques considering significant process variables is critical to achieving better quality castings and helps to improve the productivity of the casting processes. This study aims to understand the computational models developed for achieving better quality castings using various casting techniques.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review is conducted in the field of casting considering the period 2000–2020. The keyword co-occurrence network and word cloud from the bibliometric analysis and text mining of the articles reveal that optimization and simulation models are extensively developed for various casting techniques, including sand casting, investment casting, die casting and squeeze casting, to improve quality aspects of the casting's product. This study further investigates the optimization and simulation models and has identified various process variables involved in each casting technique that are significantly affecting the outcomes of the processes in terms of defects, mechanical properties, yield, dimensional accuracy and emissions.FindingsThis study has drawn out the need for developing smart casting environments with data-driven modeling that will enable dynamic fine-tuning of the casting processes and help in achieving desired outcomes in today's competitive markets. This study highlights the possible technology interventions across the metal casting processes, which can further enhance the quality of the metal casting products and productivity of the casting processes, which show the future scope of this field.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper investigates the body of literature on the contributions of various researchers in producing high-quality casting parts and performs bibliometric analysis on the articles. However, research articles from high-quality journals are considered for the literature analysis in identifying the critical parameters influencing quality of metal castings.Originality/valueThe systematic literature review reveals the analytical models developed using simulation and optimization techniques and the important quality characteristics of the casting products. Further, the study also explores critical influencing parameters involved in every casting process that significantly affects the quality characteristics of the metal castings.

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Methodology for optimization of pouring variables using bottom pour for low masses of SS304 (<300 kg) in investment casting process (case study)

Cited by 2 publications

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Analytical modeling of quality parameters in casting process – learning-based approach

Analytical modeling of quality parameters in casting process – learning-based approach

Critical parameters influencing the quality of metal castings: a systematic literature review

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