Abstract
Rapid casting is the product of digital, information, and optimization of casting technology. It mainly includes rapid prototyping and virtual manufacturing. In order to shorten the production cycle of a stainless steel closed impeller casting, the wax pattern was made by high impact polystyrene (HIPS) with a selective laser sintering and photosensitive resin with stereolithography (SL). In order to prevent the formation of shrinkage defects, different gating systems designed to examine the molten metal flow and solidification behavior during the pouring and solidification process. The results show that pouring temperature is 1550 °C and pouring speed is 0.75 m/s, which is favorable for filling impeller castings, and can avoid casting defects. The optimized gating system prevented surface shrinkage and interior defects. The optimized gating systems have been verified by experiment, and the rapid casting has been realized based on 3D printing wax pattern and simulation optimization. This rapid casting can reduce processing time and costs, and enhance casting quality in the foundry industry.
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