Effect of casting parameters on manufacturing inner ball joint shell used in hydraulic steering system, A simulation-based study

This work models the casting process for a joint shell part that is essential to front-wheel stability and force transfer in automotive steering systems. Casting was done in an H۱۳ tool steel mold that had been preheated to ۱۵۰°C using austenitic stainless steel ۳۱۶, which has a melting point of ۱۵۳۶°C. To lessen air entrapment, a ۳D model was made using SolidWorks and gravity casting. To achieve great precision, Click۲Cast was used to mimic the casting process using a ۱۲,۵۶۰-element mesh. By reducing porosity and improving mechanical qualities, the Niyama criterion of ۶.۹ demonstrated an ideal cooling and temperature distribution balance, satisfying industry standards for accuracy and longevity.

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casting simulation ، inner ball joint ، IBJ ، manufacturing ، click ۲cast