What are the rules that must be kept in mind while designing castings?
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Points that must be kept in mind during the process of cast designing are as follows: > To avoid the concentration of stresses sharp corners and frequent use of fillets should be avoided. > Section thicknesses should be uniform as much as possible. For variations it must be done gradually. >...
read more Points that must be kept in mind during the process of cast designing are as follows: > To avoid the concentration of stresses sharp corners and frequent use of fillets should be avoided. > Section thicknesses should be uniform as much as possible. For variations it must be done gradually. > Abrupt changes in the thickness should be avoided at all costs. > Simplicity is the key, the casting should be designed as simple as possible. > It is difficult to create true large spaces and henceforth large flat surfaces must be avoided. > Webs and ribs used for stiffening in castings should as minimal as possible. > Curved shapes can be used in order to improve the stress handling of the cast. read less
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1. To avoid the concentration of stresses sharp corners and frequent use of fillets should be avoided. 2. Section thicknesses should be uniform as much as possible. For variations it must be done gradually. 3. Abrupt changes in the thickness should be avoided at all costs. 4.Simplicity is the...
read more 1. To avoid the concentration of stresses sharp corners and frequent use of fillets should be avoided. 2. Section thicknesses should be uniform as much as possible. For variations it must be done gradually. 3. Abrupt changes in the thickness should be avoided at all costs. 4.Simplicity is the key, the casting should be designed as simple as possible. 5.It is difficult to create true large spaces and henceforth large flat surfaces must be avoided. 6. Webs and ribs used for stiffening in castings should as minimal as possible. 7. Curved shapes can be used in order to improve the stress handling of the cast. 8. In case of Sand Molding ensure that the sand is within dry and wet strength 9. There should be air passage in the Mold read less
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