Materials & Manufacturing
Casting Solidification Simulator
Calculate casting solidification kinetics using Chvorinov's Rule. Configure different geometric shapes, dimensions, mold properties, and exponents to optimize solidifying rate.
Governing Rule
Chvorinov's
Thermal solidification
State Density
51 nodes
Dynamic sweeps
Output
CSV
Export ready
Parameters
Geometry Preset
Animated solidification sweep
Thermal Casting Model
Chvorinov's Rule
t = B * (V / A)^n
Modulus (M)
M = V / A
A higher modulus (V/A ratio) slows down solidification because there is more volume to cool per unit of surface area.
Current casting shape is SPHERE with Modulus = 3.33 cm.
Solidification Crust Propagation
Solidification Time
222.22mins
Casting Modulus (V/A)
3.33cm
Computed Volume
4189cm³
Computed Surface Area
1257cm²
Time vs. Casting Volume
Volume Sweep Data
| Volume V (cm³) | Modulus M (cm) | Solid. Time (min) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 cm³ | 0.08 cm | 0.13 min |
| 590 cm³ | 0.47 cm | 4.41 min |
| 1080 cm³ | 0.86 cm | 14.77 min |
| 1570 cm³ | 1.25 cm | 31.22 min |
| 2060 cm³ | 1.64 cm | 53.75 min |
| 2550 cm³ | 2.03 cm | 82.36 min |
| 3040 cm³ | 2.42 cm | 117.05 min |
| 3530 cm³ | 2.81 cm | 157.82 min |
| 4020 cm³ | 3.20 cm | 204.67 min |
| 4510 cm³ | 3.59 cm | 257.61 min |
| 5000 cm³ | 3.98 cm | 316.63 min |