WITHDRAWN: Simulation for prediction analysis of defects in pulley casted using sand casting process

Abstract

Abstract Casting is the method by which different kinds of metal products are manufactured. Sand casting is one of the commonly utilized metal casting processes because of its inherent benefit of the production, low cost, and high production rate. The critical issue with the sand casting process is casting defects and unstable casting quality. The pulley’s quality characteristics have been affected by casting defects, which leads to a large number of shop floor trails, a high rejection rate, and poor casting performance. Knowledge of casting defects and causes is essential for quality control. Various researchers have stated that 90% of casting defects are accumulated only because of the deficient design of the gating and feeding systems. In this work, creo software was used to create the Solid model of a pulley and the gating system. Using Procast Simulation software, mold filling, and solidification analysis was performed. Medium carbon steel was chosen for its wide variety of automotive applications. The Sand mold was chosen as a mold material, and prediction analysis has been implemented using computer-aided simulation software.