Finite Element Mesh Model Analysis and Model Information Transform Method in Casting Simulation Process

Abstract

High quality mesh model is the premise and key condition to get accuracy numerical simulation results in casting process. However, it is usually difficult to build effective mesh model by professional casting simulation software ProCAST if solid model is too complex. Finite element mesh model transferring method has been introduced in this paper to transfer high quality mesh model into ProCAST by element imaging algorithm. With the help of the powerful meshing function of Pro/E, UG and ANSYS, the nodes and elements information has been picked up and image to new mesh model which is compatible with ProCAST. By this way, high quality mesh model can be introduced into casting process numerical calculation easily. It provides an effective and efficient way for the complex casting finite element mesh model.