Jahajeeah, N2007-06-292007-06-292006Jahajeeah, N. 2006. Application of numerical modelling in SSM automotive brake calliper castings. Journal for new generation sciences, vol. 4(1), pp 94-991684-4998http://hdl.handle.net/10204/829Copyright: 2006 Central University of TechnologyNumerical modelling has successfully been used as an efficient tool to convert a gravity cast brake calliper to a thixocasting process. The thixo-modue of Procast has been used for the modelling process to obtain optimum processing parameters. Results from interrupted shot castings show excellent correlation with the fluid dynamics and flow pattern of the model. The level and location of porosity revealed by non-destructive X-rays and microscopic analyses showed good correlation with the model prediction.enThixocastingThixo modellingDefect predictionNumerical modellingSemi solid metal formingSSM formingSSM automotive brake calliper castingsArticleJahajeeah, N. (2006). Application of numerical modelling in SSM automotive brake calliper castings. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/829Jahajeeah, N "Application of numerical modelling in SSM automotive brake calliper castings." (2006) http://hdl.handle.net/10204/829Jahajeeah N. Application of numerical modelling in SSM automotive brake calliper castings. 2006; http://hdl.handle.net/10204/829.TY - Article AU - Jahajeeah, N AB - Numerical modelling has successfully been used as an efficient tool to convert a gravity cast brake calliper to a thixocasting process. The thixo-modue of Procast has been used for the modelling process to obtain optimum processing parameters. Results from interrupted shot castings show excellent correlation with the fluid dynamics and flow pattern of the model. The level and location of porosity revealed by non-destructive X-rays and microscopic analyses showed good correlation with the model prediction. DA - 2006 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Thixocasting KW - Thixo modelling KW - Defect prediction KW - Numerical modelling KW - Semi solid metal forming KW - SSM forming KW - SSM automotive brake calliper castings LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2006 SM - 1684-4998 T1 - Application of numerical modelling in SSM automotive brake calliper castings TI - Application of numerical modelling in SSM automotive brake calliper castings UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/829 ER -