The antiradiance method, a variant of radiosity, allows the computation of global illumination solutions without determining visibility between surface patches explicitly, unlike the original radiosity method. However, this method creates excessively many links between patches, since virtually all elements exchange positive and negative energy whose interplay replaces the visibility tests. In t...

Thin ceramic layers have been fabricated by dipping green tapes of alumina, formed by the doctor-blade casting method, into aqueous slurries containing mixtures of alumina and either unstabilized zirconia (MZ–ZrO2) or mullite. It was observed that the formation of a thin layer on the surface of the tape is governed by both liquid entrainment and slip-casting mechanisms, and was accelerated by i...

The effect of squeeze casting process parameters on wear behavior of AC2A aluminium alloy was primarily investigated in this experimental study. Five process parameters, namely squeeze pressure, pouring temperature, die temperature, die material and compression time, each at four levels were chosen and sixteen experimental runs based on L16 orthogonal array were performed. From analysis of vari...

PURPOSE To assess the marginal and internal gaps of the copings fabricated by computer-aided milling and direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) systems in comparison to casting method. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten metal copings were fabricated by casting, computer-aided milling, and DMLS. Seven mesiodistal and labiolingual positions were then measured, and each of these were divided into the catego...

Shrinkage defect in an alloy steel casting for marine engine cylinder cover was estimated by numerical analysis with reference to casting variables such as riser and chiller. Retained melt modulus was employed as a prediction parameter in this study. Shrinkage defects were developed at the final solidification region. This is associated with hot spots, which could be controlled more effectively...

Control of the thermal properties of investment casting molds can be used to improve mold filing and control directional casting solidification. Experiments were performed to design a low thermal diffusivity investment casting mold through the use of hollow spherical refractory particles (cenospheres). The number of stucco layers in which the cenospheres were substituted for silica grain was an...