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Fundamentals of foundry process simulation

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction Czech
Code 652-2305/01
Abbreviation ZSSP
Course title Fundamentals of foundry process simulation
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Metallurgical Technologies
Course coordinator Ing. Filip Radkovský, Ph.D.

Subject syllabus

1. Introduction in principles and preparation of pattern equipment and moulds
2. Utilization of 3D modelling and graphic programs for formation of pattern equipment and moulds.
3. Editing and export of 3D data for the needs of manufacture of a 3D pattern
4. Basic methods of Rapid prototyping (RP) technologies. Comparison of individual technologies, advantages and deficiencies
5. Creation and processing of the virtual model including design of the gating system (GS), technological additions and mould design.
6. Definition and definition of initial and boundary conditions in prototype and manufacturing process design.
7. Principles of numerical modelling with MAGMAsoft simulation software. Definition of input conditions, modification of geometric model.
8. Checking the designed geometry of the casting and GS. Identification and prediction of possible defects, elimination of hot spot in the casting.
9. Overview of simulation programs for design and construction of the casting, simulation of the casting properties, possibilities of their further applications.

Literature

[1] ŽÁRA, J. et. al. Moderní počítačová grafika. Brno: Albatros Media, Computer press, 1998. EAN 9788025104545.
[2] BEŇO, J. a P. LICHÝ. Výroba odlitku pomocí metod Rapid prototyping a přesného lití. Ostrava: VŠB - Technická univerzita Ostrava, multimediální opora, 2014.
[3] HERMAN, A. a kol. Počítačové simulace ve slévárenství, učební texty ČVUT Praha, 2000.
[4] CHUA, C.K. et. al. Rapid Prototyping: principles and Applications. Singapure: World Scientific Publishing Co. 2010. ISBN 978-981-277-897-0 .

Advised literature

[1] HLAVÁČ, V. a M. ŠONKA. Počítačové vidění. Praha: Grada Praha, 1992.
[2] ERTTL, T. Computer Graphics-Principles and Practice. Vienna: 1996. ISBN 978-3-211-82806-9 .