About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing Modeling, Simulation and Machine Learning
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Presentation Title |
Utilizing Additive Manufacturing and CFD Simulation to Enhance Investment Casting of Aluminum Alloys |
Author(s) |
Mohammed Junaid Shekh, Stephanie Hart, Jacob Bair |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Mohammed Junaid Shekh |
Abstract Scope |
This abstract explores the potential of additive manufacturing (AM) technologies to enhance the investment casting (IC) process, mitigating the challenges associated with cost, time, and skilled labor. The focus of the study is on aluminum alloys, examining the microstructures and mechanical properties of aluminum-cast AM assisted IC at different casting temperatures. The experimental approach involves the utilization of the ProJet MJP 2500 IC 3D printer to create 3D models and print wax molds. These molds are then used to produce ceramic shell castings using SuspendaSlurry and sand layers. After the removal of the wax, the hollow mold is thermally strengthened, followed by the pouring of molten aluminum into it. Extensive analysis is performed to assess the resulting microstructures. Additionally, the mechanical properties are compared with results obtained from computational fluid dynamics simulations. The comprehensive understanding gained from this investigation offers valuable insights for optimizing the AM assisted investment casting technique. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
Additive Manufacturing, Aluminum, Computational Materials Science & Engineering |