Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This high pressure die casting simulation shows filling of an aluminum alloy casting. FLOW-3D CAST is used to calculate the complex filling of a thin part and separation of the metal front as it climbs the two boss features in the casting geometry. The thermal contours indicate a 20degC drop in temperature between flow through ingates and complete fill of casting (without overflows). The illustrated free surface defect oxide contours identify areas where overflows can be added to remove oxides trapped in the metal. The animation showing pressure of gas trapped in the casting cavity is useful to see pressurization and last regions to fill, indicating the need for overflow vents to avoid gas porosity. Learn more at flow3d.com/cast
This high pressure die casting simulation shows filling of an aluminum alloy casting. FLOW-3D CAST is used to calculate the complex filling of a thin part and separation of the metal front as it climbs the two boss features in the casting geometry. The thermal contours indicate a 20degC drop in temperature between flow through ingates and complete fill of casting (without overflows). The illustrated free surface defect oxide contours identify areas where overflows can be added to remove oxides trapped in the metal. The animation showing pressure of gas trapped in the casting cavity is useful to see pressurization and last regions to fill, indicating the need for overflow vents to avoid gas porosity. Learn more at flow3d.com/cast
