Method of Fast Forecasting Mold Filling Capacity of Al-Si Alloy by Surface Tension

Abstract

Based on the theoretical analysis, a new method for fast forecasting the mold filling capacity of Al-Si alloy by its surface tension has been proposed. Through many experiments and statistical analysis, a specific relation between the mold filling capacity of Al-Si alloy and surface tension has been got. Depending on this relation, the mold filling capacity of Al-Si alloy can be fast forecasted by surface tension before being poured.