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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

SAND MOLD CAVITYSolidification Time: 222.22 mins
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 cm³0.08 cm0.13 min
590 cm³0.47 cm4.41 min
1080 cm³0.86 cm14.77 min
1570 cm³1.25 cm31.22 min
2060 cm³1.64 cm53.75 min
2550 cm³2.03 cm82.36 min
3040 cm³2.42 cm117.05 min
3530 cm³2.81 cm157.82 min
4020 cm³3.20 cm204.67 min
4510 cm³3.59 cm257.61 min
5000 cm³3.98 cm316.63 min