Simulation Study on the Investment Casting Process of a Low-Cost Titanium Alloy Gearbox based on ProCAST

A model of investment casting a titanium alloy gearbox based on the ProCAST software was established in this work, and simulated result used to optimize process. The flow temperature field were an actual pouring Casting defects solidification process analyzed. results show that can be predicted by simulation exactly, is accordance with Shrinkage porosity are observably alleviated remodelling mould. arise from hot spots heat accumulation. temperature-time curve different representative location nodes further confirms defect results. In addition, use low-cost elements reduces raw material costs. Compared TC4 alloy, mechanical properties remain unchanged.