Study on casting design and analysis of magnesium alloy wheel
Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures
ISSN: 1573-6105
Article publication date: 28 June 2021
Issue publication date: 10 August 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This research establishes a suitable casting model for magnesium alloy wheel. The casting of the wheel is an element that must be considered in the design of the wheel. Casting is an important basic process and technology in the field of machinery which is widely used in production, transportation, national defense, social life and other aspects. Computer numerical simulation of the casting process can shorten the product manufacturing cycle, reduce product costs, reduce casting defects and ensure product quality. The casting material in this study is AZ91 magnesium alloy used for wheel lightweight.
Design/methodology/approach
Lightweight research of automobile is a significant trend, and people are paying attention to the lightweight design of automobiles. Higher requirement was proposed on design and casting performance of the wheel which is an important part of lightweighting vehicle. In order to achieve better quality, the parametric studies of alloy wheel and casting are necessary. This research designs a new model of automobile wheel, to ensure energy efficiency, the wheels must be as lightweight as possible, using magnesium alloy material for lightweight.
Findings
Analysis of casting process is a very complex issue. This research based on finite element theory and actual production, designed reasonable casting model, instant filling and solidification data were obtained. Aiming at reducing casting defects, process improvement of casting riser structure was designed. On the basis of the foundation, it has important guiding significance for actual foundry production.
Originality/value
This research establish a suitable casting model for magnesium alloy wheel. Aiming at reducing casting defects, process improvement of casting riser structure were designed.
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Acknowledgements
This research is based on work supported by the Light Weighting Electric Vehicle Project of Saitama Institute of Technology University.
Citation
Jiang, X., Hu, X., Liu, H., Ju, D., Fukushima, Y. and Zhenglai, Z. (2021), "Study on casting design and analysis of magnesium alloy wheel", Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, Vol. 17 No. 5, pp. 882-894. https://doi.org/10.1108/MMMS-09-2020-0236
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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