Optimization of Sprue Shape for Die Casting Using CFD Simulator

Abstract

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulators have recently been used for optimization in die casting and various other fields. However, solving an optimization problem with a CFD simulator (CFD optimization problem) has the issue of uncertainty in the evaluated values from the CFD simulations. Such problems are, of course, difficult to optimize compared to general problems. In this paper, we propose an optimization algorithm that can search for good solutions to CFD optimization problems. We have appliedthe algorithm to the optimization of the sprue shape for die casting at an actual plant.