Introduction to Casting

Casting is a manufacturing process in which molten metal is poured into a mould cavity and allowed to solidify to obtain the required shape.

Step 1PatternShape-forming model

Step 2MouldCavity for metal

Step 3Pour & SolidifyFinal casting

Basic Casting Sequence

Press Start Demonstration to observe the casting sequence.

Select the pattern and observe the simplified mould arrangement.

Pattern Shape Pattern Length (mm) Pattern Width (mm) Pattern Height (mm)

The mould consists of cope, drag and cavity. Dimensions are illustrative.

Adjust the values to calculate basic flow and modulus quantities.

Metal Volume V (cm³) Pouring Time t (s) Metal Head h (m) Riser Volume (cm³) Riser Cooling Area (cm²)

Enter values and press Calculate.

Metal Pouring Temperature (°C) Metal Quantity (kg)

Aluminium: typical educational pouring range varies by alloy and process.

Observe a simplified solidification front progressing through the mould cavity. This is a visual teaching model, not a validated thermal simulation.

Solidification is influenced by metal properties, mould material, section thickness and heat transfer.

Select Defect

Production Quantity Required Surface Finish Component Complexity

Choose the conditions and generate guidance. The result is a learning aid, not an automatic industrial design decision.

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