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Introduction

1. General part

2. Design part

3.1.7 Block control

3.2.3 Degreasing model blocks

3.2.4 Application of ceramic coating

3.2.5 Drying blocks

3.2.6 Removing model mass

3.2.7 Calcination of shell molds

3.2.8 Regeneration of ceramic coating

3.2.9 Molding of shells in a flask

3.3 Justification for choosing an alloy for a given casting

3.3.1 General approaches to alloy selection

3.3.2 Mechanical and casting properties of the alloy

3.4 Melting and pouring of alloy

3.5 Cooling

3.6 Cleaning the casting from ceramics

3.6.1 Punching molds and beating ceramics

3.6.2 Cutting off the gating system

3.6.3 Blowing the casting with electrocorundum

3.7 Cutting and welding of defects, cleaning

3.8 Quality control of castings

3.8.1 Control of the chemical composition of the alloy

4. Organization of equipment and accessories repair service

5. Calculation of workshop area

6. Warehousing

6.1 Calculation of warehouse space

7. Organization of cargo flows in the workshop

8. Construction part

8.1 Building structural elements

9. Organizational and economic part

9.1 Technical level of production

9.2 Organization of production and management

9.4 Calculation of the wage fund for workshop personnel

9.5 Calculation of the cost of fixed assets

9.6 Calculation of additional capital costs

9.7 Calculation of material costs

9.8 Calculation of energy costs

9.9 Shop cost estimate

9.10 Production cost estimate

9.11 Main technical and economic indicators

9.12 Calculation of the economic efficiency of introducing new equipment and technology

10. Safety and environmental friendliness of the project

10.1 Ensuring workplace safety

10.2 Identification and analysis of hazardous and harmful production factors

10.2.2 Organization of ventilation

10.2.3 Organization of heating of production and office premises

10.2.4 Organization of industrial lighting

10.2.5 Noise and vibration

10.3 Measures to reduce the harmful effects of the considered HFPFs

10.4 Calculation of dust load

10.5 Ventilation calculation

Special part of the final qualifying work

Introduction

11. Review of literature sources

11.1 Pistol-type syringes for pressing in the model composition

11.2 Installation with a gear pump for preparing the model composition and making models

11.3 Pneumatic table press

11.4 Installation for pressing in model mass

11.5 Syringe machine model 659A

11.6 Conclusion of the literature review

11.7 Modernization of the installation for pressing model mass

11.7.1 Description of the operation of the modernized installation for pressing model mass

11.8 Analytical calculation of the device’s operating process

11.8.1 Compressed air consumption for pressing one mold

11.8.2 Selection of gear pump

11.8.3 Calculation of heating elements

Conclusion

List of used literature

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This paper presents a project for an investment casting workshop with a capacity of 120 tons per year.

The explanatory note of the project includes: the general part, the design part, the technological part, the construction part, the organizational and economic part, a description of the warehouse, the organization of cargo flows in the workshop and the labor protection section.

The general part describes issues such as: selection and justification of the production method and process manufacturability; purpose and characteristics of the designed workshop with a flow diagram of the technological process; workshop production program; modes and funds of operating time of equipment and workers.

The design part addresses the following issues: analysis of the manufacturability of the part design; development of technology for producing LPVM castings; development of the drawing "Elements of a casting mold"; calculating the gating system; development of a casting drawing, design of a model mold; assessment of the economic feasibility of the developed technology and calculation of the yield, metal utilization rate, and workpiece utilization rate.

The technological part includes: transport and technological diagram of the workshop; description of processes, equipment, technologies and production program of various departments of the workshop: melting and casting, heat-cutting, casting control laboratories, repair service of the workshop.

The construction part provides the rationale for the construction of premises for the areas and the unification of the building elements used in the arrangement of the workshop.

The organizational and economic part presents an economic assessment of the designed workshop, revealing such issues as: organization of production and management, calculation of the number of workshop personnel by category, calculation of wage funds, calculation of the need for working capital, calculation of material costs, calculation of production costs, calculation of cost estimates for the maintenance and operation of equipment, calculation of estimates of general workshop costs, estimates of production costs, calculation of the cost per unit of production, technical and economic indicators of the designed workshop.

The following issues are considered: organizing the workshop's warehouse facilities, organizing cargo flows in the workshop, and labor protection.

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Introduction

In this work, we are developing a technology for producing a casting of the “Matrix” part . A justification is made for the manufacturability of the design and the method of production of the casting.

In 1940-1942. The development of the lost-wax casting method began. This is mainly due to the need to produce aircraft gas turbine engine (GTE) blades from difficult-to-process heat-resistant alloys.

At the end of the 40s, the production of various small, mainly steel castings using lost wax models, was mastered, for example, for motorcycles, hunting rifles, sewing machines, as well as drilling and metal-cutting tools. As the process developed and improved, the design of lost wax castings made became more complex. In the early 60s, large solid-cast rotors with a bandage ring were already manufactured from heat-resistant nickel-based alloys. The modern period of development of lost wax casting production is characterized by the creation of large mechanized and comprehensively automated workshops designed for mass and serial production of castings.

The most appropriate method of casting such parts is lost wax casting, since the castings have a high degree of configurative accuracy and are as close to the parts as possible. Metal waste in chips for cast workpieces is 1.5-2 times less than for parts made from rolled products. Cast billets have a lower cost than other types of billets.

The industrial application of this method ensures the production of complex-shaped castings weighing from several grams to tens of kilograms from any foundry alloys with walls whose thickness in some cases is less than 1 mm, with a roughness from Rz = 20 μm to Ra = 1.25 μm (GOST 2789-73) and increased dimensional accuracy (up to 9-10 qualifications according to GOST 26645-88).

Casting can produce workpieces of almost any complexity with minimal processing allowances. This is a very important advantage, since reducing cutting costs reduces the cost of products and reduces metal consumption.

Since the “Matrix” has a complex geometric shape, which is difficult and impractical to obtain by mechanical processing, and the casting material is difficult to process, therefore the workpiece must be obtained with a minimum allowance, it is produced by investment casting. It is not advisable to use any other method.

The disadvantage of this type of casting is the low mechanization and automation of technological processes.

The purpose of this work is to develop a technology for producing the “Matrix” casting using lost wax casting.

1. General part

1.1 Workshop production program

The production program of a foundry shop is calculated on the basis of the given workshop capacity in tons of suitable castings, the selected range of castings and their quantity per standard machine set.

The designed investment casting shop has an annual capacity of 120 tons, the range of castings selected is 6 types:

Table 1.1 - Parameters of selected parts

Name Weight of part, kg Weight ex., kg Pieces. per product Weight per product, kg Die 1218118 Frame 2543143 Punch 1620120 Ring 4060160 Flange 3560160 Bearing housing 4275175 Total: 170276276

Number of castings to complete the annual program:

Where M- annual capacity of the workshop, t;

Casting weight, t;

ki- number of castings per product, pcs.

Number of castings per product:

where - defects of machine shops, 5% (from casting to product));

α salary- casting for spare parts, 10% of casting for the product.

Weight of castings per product:

Number of castings for spare parts:

Mass of castings for spare parts:

Number of castings for defective machine shops:

Mass of castings for scrap in machine shops:

The calculation results are shown in table 1.2

Based on the data from the workshop's production program, a metal balance is compiled, which in turn is the production program of the smelting department. The metal balance for the workshop is calculated using the following formulas:

Weight of sprues according to the program:

where is the weight of the casting with the gating system, i.e.

Mass of castings for technologically inevitable defects:

where is a technologically inevitable casting defect, %

Mass of castings for technological losses:

where is the percentage of technological losses associated with transportation and casting of metal, as well as with equipment changeover

Mass of liquid metal:

Mass of burnt metal:

where is the loss of charge elements during smelting, %;

Metal filling:

The calculation results are shown in Table 1.3

To calculate the production program of the lost wax casting departments, it is determined how many products within the technological process must be manufactured, taking into account all technological losses. To take into account technologically inevitable defects and losses, technological loss coefficients are introduced, which are calculated by department and take into account losses and defects not only for operations in the department, but also for all subsequent operations.

Number of model blocks per program:

Number of models in the block.

Weight of model composition per model:

where is the density of the model composition and casting material, g/cm3.

Weight of the model composition per block:

where is the volume of the gating system and model riser, dm3.

Weight of model composition per program:

Number of model blocks per program, taking into account losses:

Where R4 = 1.42 - coefficient of technological losses for the production of model blocks.

Number of model personnel per program, taking into account losses:

Number of shells per program, taking into account losses:

Where R3 = 1,2 - coefficient of technological losses for the manufacture of molds.

Amount of suspension per program, taking into account losses:

Where Vf- volume of the shell mold, m3, Brsus = 0.5% - losses during the production of the suspension.

Number of casting blocks per program, taking into account losses:

Where R2 = 0,6 - coefficient of technological losses for the production of casting blocks.

Number of castings per program, taking into account losses:

Where R1 = 1,1 - coefficient of technological losses during cutting and finishing of castings.

Weight of castings per program, taking into account losses:

Metal loading per program taking into account losses:

Where α y, tp - the total percentage of waste and technological losses.

The calculation results are given in Appendix A, in tables 1 and 2.

1.2 Workshop structure. Transport and technological scheme

The entire technological process of manufacturing castings, from receiving models to shipping finished castings, is carried out in one workshop.

The workshop consists of four main production divisions:

.Model;

2.Department for the production of shell molds;

.Melting and pouring;

.Obrubnoe.

The premises of a foundry for the production of investment castings include: production, auxiliary and storage facilities.

The auxiliary department consists of areas for the preparation of the charge, the preparation of the refractory mass, waste removal, repair services of the shop mechanic and power engineer, a transformer and pumping station, ventilation and dust removal units, control panels, instrumental and workshop laboratories.

Warehouses of the casting shop for lost wax models: model mass, molds, refractories, shop mechanics and power engineers, finished castings, storerooms for auxiliary materials.

1.3 Working hours and time funds

In the designed investment casting workshop, a parallel mode of operation of the workshop is used (all technological operations for the manufacture of a product occur in parallel to each other). The range of parts is shown in Table 1.1.

In accordance with the Labor Code, the working week for workers at machine-building plants, including foundries, is 40 hours, with a shift duration of 8 hours, and on holidays - 7 hours.

When designing, three types of annual operating time funds for equipment and workers are used:

) calendar FTo= 365× 24=8760 hours

) nominal Fn, which is the time (in hours) during which work can be performed according to the accepted regime, without taking into account inevitable losses;

) valid Fd, determined by excluding from the nominal fund the inevitable losses of time for normally organized production.

With a 40 hour work week Fnis 3698 hours when working in two shifts, 5547 hours when working in three shifts.

For determining Fdoperation of equipment from Fnconditionally exclude the time spent by equipment under scheduled repairs established by the standards of the system of scheduled preventive maintenance. Equipment downtime caused by deficiencies in production organization for external reasons, when determining Fdare not taken into account. All design work is carried out relatively Fdoperation of equipment and workers.

The operating mode of the designed workshop must correspond to the operating mode of the enterprise. This workshop is designed to operate in two and three shifts.

The results of calculating time funds for the designed workshop are given in Tables 9.1 and 9.2.

When calculating the working time fund of one worker, in addition to the three above-mentioned time funds, the so-called effective time fund is used, which takes into account the loss of working time associated with leaves (regular, administrative, study, illness, due to childbirth), as well as with various government duties.

Calculation Fefone worker is presented in Table 9.3.

2. Design part

2.1 Justification of the production method

It is either impossible to produce many parts of modern machines, apparatus and devices by mechanical processing, or it is very time-consuming and expensive. Foundry comes to the rescue. A cast part can be produced by various methods: sand casting, chill casting, shell casting, lost wax casting. The choice of casting method is determined by the nature of the production of the part: individual, serial, mass.

The most appropriate method of all the above methods for manufacturing a part is lost wax casting, since only with this casting method is it possible to obtain a part:

made of heat-resistant alloy with a directional (monocrystalline) structure;

with high surface cleanliness and precision.

The industrial application of this method ensures the production from any casting alloys of complex-shaped castings weighing from several grams to tens of kilograms, with walls whose thickness in some cases is less than 1 mm, with a roughness from Rz = 20 μm to Ra = 1.25 μm ( GOST 2789 -73) and increased dimensional accuracy (up to 9 -10th qualification).

Due to the chemical inertness and high fire resistance of mold shells, suitable for heating to temperatures exceeding the melting point of the poured alloy, it is possible to effectively use directional crystallization methods and control the solidification process to obtain hermetic, durable thin-walled precision castings, or single-crystal parts with high performance properties. The indicated capabilities of the method make it possible to bring the castings as close as possible to the finished part, and in some cases to obtain a finished part, the additional processing of which is not required. As a result, the labor intensity and cost of manufacturing products are sharply reduced, the consumption of metal and tools is reduced, energy resources are saved, and the need for highly qualified workers, equipment, fixtures, and production space is reduced.

Lost wax castings are made from almost all foundry alloys: carbon and alloy steels, corrosion-resistant, heat-resistant and heat-resistant steels and alloys, cast iron, non-ferrous alloys, etc.

Due to the fact that the “Matrix” is made of ZhS6U alloy and has large dimensions, the only rational way to manufacture it today is investment casting.

2.2 Analysis of manufacturability of part design

Manufacturability of a casting is understood as compliance of its design with the requirements of foundry production.

Lost wax casting is a method of making castings by filling one-time molds with molten metal, obtained from one-time lost-wax (dissolved, burnt-out) models and subjected to calcination at high temperatures before pouring. The development of a technological process for manufacturing a casting begins with an analysis of the manufacturability of the part design. A technologically advanced part design is one that allows the production of a casting that meets the requirements for accuracy, surface roughness and physical and mechanical properties of the metal and quality at the lowest production costs.

The manufacturability assessment is as follows:

) checking the wall thickness of the casting in all sections;

) checking the uniformity of the cross-section in various places of the structure;

) analysis of casting configuration.

The wall thickness is checked to determine whether the part can be produced by investment casting. The smallest casting wall thickness that can be made in a casting is 0.5...0.7 mm. In the “Matrix” casting under consideration, the wall thickness is 70 mm, which is an acceptable thickness. According to this indicator, the part is technologically advanced.

The reason for making a casting using the lost wax casting method is its serial production, reducing the labor intensity and cost of manufacturing the product.

2.3 Development of technology for producing LPVM castings

Figure 2.1 - General flow diagram of the technological process

2.3.1 Design of the drawing “Elements of a casting mold”

The drawing is prepared in accordance with GOST 31125-88 "Rules for graphic execution of mold elements and alloys .

According to these rules, the drawing of the mold elements is performed on a workpiece card or on a copy of the part drawing. The inscription "Elements of a casting mold" is placed above the main inscription of the drawing.

The gating system is depicted on the scale of the drawing with a complex thin line. If the location is close and it is necessary to depict the gating system to scale, then it is allowed to depict it without taking into account the scale.

Allowances for machining are depicted with a solid thin line. We apply allowances to the thinnest surfaces to strengthen the casting.

Casting accuracy is regulated by GOST 26645-88. The amount of allowance for machining is set on the basis of this GOST, depending on the tolerance and dimensions of the casting for processing each element. The accuracy class of castings for dimensions and allowance depends on the method of casting the casting (5-6-5-4 GOST 26645-85). We assign allowances only to those surfaces that are subsequently subjected to mechanical processing.

2.3.2 Selecting the type and calculating the gating-feeding system

The gating-feeding system (GFS) serves to ensure the filling of the casting mold with metal at an optimal speed, excluding the formation of underfills and non-metallic inclusions in the casting, and to compensate for volumetric shrinkage during the period of solidification of the casting to obtain metal of a given density in it. LPS must also meet the requirements for manufacturability in the manufacture of models, molds and castings. It is necessary to strive to reduce LPS, since their excessive development leads to excessive consumption of metal, overestimation of labor costs, and low efficiency of use of equipment and space.

When choosing a LPS design, it is necessary to strive to comply with the following fundamental provisions aimed at obtaining suitable castings and the cost-effectiveness of their production:

) ensure the principle of directional solidification, i.e. sequential solidification from the thinnest parts of the casting through its massive units to the profit, which should harden last;

) the longest walls and thin edges should be oriented vertically in the form, i.e. most favorable for their quiet and reliable filling;

) create conditions for economical and mechanized production of castings, including: unification of types of sizes of casting materials and their elements, taking into account the effective use of tooling, existing technological equipment, furnaces; the possibility of using model blocks and molds with metal frames; ease of execution and minimal amount of machining when cutting off castings and subsequent manufacturing of parts from them.

According to the classification, there are seven types of LPS: with a central riser, with a horizontal collector, with a vertical collector and others.

For the part under study, we select a type VI system (upper profit). This profit represents a reservoir of metal above the main thermal unit of the casting, obtained in a single mold. Metal is poured into the profit from a ladle. The concentration of the hottest melt in the upper part of the profit leads to the creation of a temperature gradient in the mold that is most favorable for feeding the casting. Due to this, distinguished by its high feeding capacity, the upper profit reliably ensures the production of dense metal from large, highly loaded cast parts.

In the drawing, we draw the gating system with a solid thin line. The sections of the elements of the gating system are placed on the drawing field; they are not hatched. For each section of gating system elements, it is allowed to indicate the cross-sectional area in square centimeters, the number of sections and their total area.

2.3.3 Calculation of batteries using the inscribed sphere method

The diameter of the sphere inscribed in the upper node is determined from the casting drawing. To ensure complete filling of the mold, the largest diameter of the sphere is selected and is: at = 70mm.

The profit margin is calculated using the following formulas:

§ Thickness (diameter):

w = (1.1,2) xD at = (1.1.2) x70=70.84mm

Let's take a w =70mm.

§ Width:

w =a w =70mm.

§ Height:

w = (0.2.0.5) xD at = (0.2.0.5) x70=14.35mm

Let's take h w =20mm.

§ Bottom base thickness:

P =k 1xD at =1.55x70=108mm,

where k 1=1.55 - coefficient reflecting the nature and magnitude of alloy shrinkage.

§ Bottom base width:

P =a P =108mm;

§ Cone apex angle: a =10.15° .

§ Profit Height:

¢ n = (2.5.3) xD at = (2.5.3) x70=175.210mm.

We accept h ¢ n = 180mm.

§ Profit range:

d =k 3xD U =2.5x70=175mm,

where k 3=2.5 - coefficient reflecting the nature and amount of shrinkage of the alloy.

2.3.4 Development of a casting drawing

The casting drawing is made on the basis of the drawing of the casting mold elements. It contains technical requirements and all data necessary for the manufacture, inspection and acceptance of the casting.

When drawing a casting, all allowances and tolerances are taken into account, indicating their values, in accordance with GOST 26645-88. Allowances are assigned for machining and shrinkage of the alloy.

The internal contour of the processed surfaces, as well as holes, depressions and recesses that are not made in casting, is drawn with a solid thin line. Remains of feeders, vents, washers, risers and profits, if they are not completely removed in the foundry, are drawn with a thin line. When cutting with a cutter, disk cutter, saw, etc. The cutting line is made with a continuous thin line; during fire cutting - a solid wavy line.

2.3.5 Model mold design

A mold is a mold for making lost wax models. They must meet the following basic requirements: ensure the production of models with the specified accuracy and surface cleanliness; have a minimum number of connectors while ensuring convenient and quick removal of models; have devices for removing air from working cavities; be technologically advanced in production, durable and easy to use.

For serial and mass production of castings, it is recommended to make molds according to the standard, from metal low-melting alloys. In such molds, up to several thousand models can be produced with satisfactory accuracy.

The mold is designed based on the casting drawing, which is compiled from the part drawing. The drawing indicates the mold parting plane, processing allowances, base surface, metal supply location, dimensions of the gating system elements (usually feeders), and technical requirements for the casting.

There is not yet a method for calculating the cavity of molds that would guarantee the production of castings with dimensions corresponding to the drawing. Depending on the technology adopted, the shrinkage of the model composition and metal varies, and the expansion of the shell shape changes. The change in these values ​​depends on the model composition, the material of the mold, the method of compacting the filler, the type and temperature of the metal being poured, as well as on the geometric shape of the part itself and its location in the casting block.

The form-forming surfaces of molds produced on metal-cutting machines must be polished. The mating surfaces of the molds (butts), the surface of pins, bushings, pads and other moving parts should be made with a roughness of Ra = 0.8-0.4 microns; surfaces forming the gating system, with Ra = 1.6-0.8 µm; the remaining non-working parts of the molds can be made with Rz = 40-10 microns.

For the “Matrix” part, a single-cavity aluminum mold with a vertical connector was designed.

2.3.6 Assessment of the economic feasibility of the developed technology

When designing a technological process, it is necessary to assess the economic feasibility, i.e. make a rough assessment of the developed technology based on the rational use of metal.

It is known: the weight of the casting is 18 kg,

the weight of the gating-feeding system is 40 kg,

The weight of the part according to the drawing is 12 kg.

Yield:

where Qex is the weight of the casting, kg. m. - weight of liquid metal per casting:

, ( 2.3.6.2)

where Ql. With. - weight of the gating-feeding system, kg.

VG =18/ (18+ 40) *100% = 31%.

Workpiece utilization rate:

, (2.3.6.3)

where Qdet - weight of the part according to the drawing, kg.

KIZ= 12/18 = 0,66.

Metal utilization rate:

, (2.3.6.4)

where Qн. R. - rate of metal consumption per part (casting):

, (2.3.6.5)

where gop is the mass of irretrievable losses and unused waste, kg:

n. R.= 20;

KIM = 18/20 =0,9

The result was: the yield was 31%, the workpiece utilization factor was 0.66, and the metal utilization factor was 0.9.

Based on the obtained values, we can conclude that the developed technological process is economically feasible based on the rational use of metal.

3. Matrix casting manufacturing technology

3.1 Model manufacturing technology

3.1.1 Preparation of starting materials

In the conditions of this production, for the manufacture of models, a model composition is used, the starting materials of which are: grade A granulated carbide GOST 2081 (hereinafter referred to as urea), model composition ZGV - 101, regenerated model mass (hereinafter referred to as regenerate).

The properties of the model composition are subject to a set of requirements that depend on the configuration, size and purpose of the casting, the required dimensional accuracy, type of production, the adopted technological option for the process of manufacturing mold shells, requirements for the level of mechanization and economic indicators of production. The properties of this model composition sufficiently ensure the production of high-quality models with simultaneous manufacturability of the composition (ease of preparation, ease of use, possibility of disposal).

Preparation of urea.

Urea crushing.

Pour the urea from the bag into the chest, then crush it with a hammer into pieces no larger than 20 ´ 20´ 20mm.

Grinding of urea.

Pour the urea into the VM-50 vibrating mill with a scoop. Open the cooling valve of the vibration mill, press the “on” button. and grind for 30-50 minutes. At the end of the process, press the “stop” button and close the cooling valve of the vibrating mill.

Drying urea.

Pour urea into the container with a scoop, the height of the bulk layer is no more than 15 cm. Place the container with urea in a drying cabinet and dry it at a temperature of 60 - 80 ° From 2 hours, no less, with exhaust ventilation and air recirculation turned on. The drying mode is controlled using a potentiometer KSPZ GOST7164, operating in automatic mode. The urea is naturally cooled to room temperature. Containers with dried urea are stored in a drying cabinet.

Sieving of urea.

The urea is loaded into the runners with a scoop and crushed for 10 - 15 minutes. Place a container under the groove of the vibrating sieve, then load the crushed urea with a scoop into the sieve and turn it on by pressing the “Start” button. After sifting the urea, press the “Stop” button of the vibrating machine. The sifted urea is poured into a container and placed in a drying cabinet.

Grinding and sifting of urea is carried out immediately before the process of preparing the model mass.

Preparation of the model composition of ZGV - 101.

Turn on the heating of the oven by opening the steam supply valve. The steam pressure according to the pressure gauge should be 0.1 mPa (1 kgf/cm 2). Load the model composition into the oven, maximum load 40 kg or no more than 3/4 of the volume of the oven bath. Then the model composition is brought to complete melting, stirring occasionally with a spatula. When complete melting of the model composition is achieved, its temperature is measured with a thermometer. Temperature should be 80 - 100 ° C. At the end of the process, the steam pressure is reduced to 0.04 - 0.05 mPa (0.4 - 0.5 kgf/cm 2), closing the steam valve.

Notes:

The preparation of the model regenerate is carried out in the same way,

the model composition ZGV - 101 and the regenerate are prepared in different ovens,

unused molten model composition may be stored in an oven at a steam pressure of no more than 0.05 mPa (0.5 kgf/cm 2),

It is allowed, if necessary, to prepare the model composition of ZGV - 101 with the addition of 1 %(by weight of the composition) triethanolamine at a temperature of 90 - 100 ° With thorough mixing for 10 - 15 minutes.

3.1.2 Preparation of model mass MV

Preliminary preparation of the model composition consists of alternately melting the components and then submitting them to the operation of preparing a paste-like composition. To obtain this casting, the most appropriate are model compositions of the 1st group. Model compositions of other groups have a number of disadvantages: they have a high drop point, wettability by suspension and a high expansion coefficient when heated, high viscosity, etc. We will use the model mass ZGV-101, as it most fully meets the requirements.

Models made from model mass ZGV-101 are durable, heat-resistant, precise, with a hard and clean surface; when stored in a dry place, they retain surface quality and dimensional accuracy well.

To prepare the model mass of MV, the model composition ZGV - 101 and urea are used. The ratio of the model composition of ZGV is 101 and urea 1: 1 by weight.

for elements of the gating system, the MV model mass is prepared from model regenerate,

The model mass from ZGV-101 and from the model regenerate is prepared in different thermostats.

Sequence of the process.

Turn on the thermostat with glycerin heating. The index of the potentiometer KSP - 3 is set to a temperature of 75 - 80 ° C. The melt of the model composition is stirred in the furnace with a spatula to ensure the complete disappearance of unmelted pieces and sediment.

Place the bucket at the toe of the stove, tilt the stove by turning the lever and fill it with the model composition. Then the bucket with its contents is weighed and the result is recorded on a piece of paper. Pour the melt into the thermostat, avoiding spillage, and weigh the empty bucket, also recording the result.

The amount of model composition is calculated. If necessary (if the amount of model composition poured into the thermostat is not enough), repeat the operation. The recommended amount of model composition poured into the thermostat is 8-12 kg, but not more than 14 kg.

Measure the temperature of the model composition with a thermometer. The melt temperature before loading urea should be 75 - 85 ° WITH.

Urea is loaded into a pre-weighed empty bucket with a scoop. Weigh the bucket with urea and load the measured amount with a scoop into the thermostat bath in 2 or 3 steps, mixing the mass with a spatula after each load.

Place the stirrer over the thermostat bath and lower it by pressing the “Down” button until the blades are completely submerged. Close the thermostat with a lid and turn on the stirrer.

Stir the mixture over its entire height until a homogeneous mass is obtained. Lumps of urea are not allowed in the finished model mass. Mixing time 20 - 30 minutes.

Due to the high requirements for dimensional accuracy and surface quality of the casting, the quality of the starting materials is systematically monitored and the properties of the model composition are checked. They control strength, ductility, hardness, heat resistance, softening, melting, ignition, boiling points, viscosity, density, ash content, fluidity, volumetric and linear shrinkage, expansion when heated, surface quality of models or special samples.

3.1.3 Selection, calculation, characteristics of equipment and technology for preparing model mass

To prepare the model mass, we use the installation model PB 1646, the characteristics of which are given in Table 3.1

Table 3.1 - Technical characteristics of the installation model PB 1646:

Parameters Highest productivity, l/h63 Highest pressure in the oil pipeline, MPa1 Temperature of the model mass at the outlet, ˚С70-80 Air content in the model mass, %0-20 Water temperature in the pumping-heating station, ˚С40-90 Steam pressure, MPa0.11-0.14 Steam temperature , ˚С100-110Consumption: steam, kg/h compressed air, m 3/h of water, m 3/h 25 0.5 1 Heater power, kW24 Installed power, kW34.1 Overall dimensions, mm: length width height 1100 900 1300 Weight, kg500


Рр=38324.24/ (1812*20) =1.06;

R h = 1,06/2 = 0,53.

That. the required number of installations for preparing the model composition is 2.

3.1.4 Making a part model

The process of making models in molds includes preparing the mold, introducing the model composition into its cavity, holding the model until hardening, disassembling the mold and removing the model, as well as cooling the model to the temperature of the production room.

Requirements for molds.

Molds are allowed to be used if they have an issued passport with a conclusion on their suitability. Before starting work, check the condition of the mold; its working parts should not have nicks, deep marks or other defects that worsen the geometry and appearance of the model. The clamping devices must be in good working order. Residues of the model composition are not allowed on the forming surfaces and parting planes of the mold. Before work, lubricate the working cavities of the mold using a brush with a lubricant of the following composition: etheraldehyde fraction (hereinafter referred to as EAF) - 95 - 97%, castor oil - 3 - 5%. It is necessary to take into account that excessive lubrication deteriorates the quality of the surface of the models.

The mold is assembled in strict sequence for this type. The clamps must be tightened tightly, using keys if necessary.

The temperature of the mold has an important, often decisive influence on the quality of the models. Before starting work, molds are usually heated by introducing a model composition into them. In this case, the first (one or two) models are sent for remelting.

The optimal temperature of the mold depends on the properties of the composition and shape of the models. For this model composition it is within 22 - 28º C. Fluctuations in the temperature of the mold cause a decrease in the dimensional accuracy of the models, and its low temperature increases the internal stresses in the models and leads to warping and cracking in them.

During disassembly to remove models and assemble molds, they usually do not have time to cool to the optimal temperature. Therefore, forced cooling is used by immersing them in water or blowing them.

Pressing in the model composition.

Pressing of the MV model composition is carried out using pneumatic presses. The assembled mold is installed on the press table so that the filling hole is under the pneumatic press rod. Next, a glass is selected for pressing the model composition depending on the volume of the model, or according to the instructions in the detailed technology. The stroke of the rod should ensure that the mold is filled with a minimum remainder of the model composition (hereinafter referred to as press residue) in the glass. Lubricate the punch and glass with lubricant, place the glass on the plate, and load the model composition into it with a scoop from a thermostat or holding furnace. The temperature of the model composition is maintained within 60 - 85 ° C using the KSPZ potentiometer. During the work, the model composition is periodically mixed with a mechanical mass mixer.

Place a glass with a portion of the model composition on the filling hole, insert a punch into the glass and press it. Pressure aging is done. Next, the pressure is removed, the glass is removed, the punch is pulled out and the press residue is removed.

Pressing of the model mass is carried out using M31 pneumatic presses

The required amount of equipment is calculated using the formula:

Where Q- annual volume of work performed on this type of equipment, pcs.;

Fd - actual annual equipment operating time, h;

INR - calculated productivity (10% less than the nameplate);

RH- unevenness coefficient;

for mass production:

H = 1 - 1,2;

RR = ( 130933.7·1) / (2030·20) = 1.22;

The intensity of equipment use relative to the actual time available is regulated by the load factor Rh, it must be within

Rh = 1,22/2 =0,61.

That. required number of presses: 2 pieces.

Table 3.2 - Technical characteristics of the M31 pneumatic press

Parameters Highest productivity: number of pressings per hour 250 Mass extrusion force, Pa (1-4) - 10 5Maximum pressing volume, l10 Mold compression force, kg1300 Outlet temperature of model composition, ˚С70 Installed power, kW1.5 Cylinder diameter, mm175 Piston stroke, mm150 Overall dimensions, mm: length width height 1010 590 1556 Weight, kg1750

3.1.5 Control of models and their finishing

Finishing of models and preparing them for assembly is carried out jointly by monitoring their quality. Models should be cleaned and their quality controlled only after they have been kept until completely cooled - at least 5 hours.

Cracks, non-welds, non-fills, sink marks, warping and other gross defects are not allowed on the models.

Burrs and flash on models are removed along the mold parting planes with a knife. Defects and roughness on the surfaces of the casting model are rubbed with a hot knife and a clean napkin, using the model composition: ceresin 50 - 80%, petroleum jelly 20 - 50%. An electric stove is used to heat the knives.

On the model, it is allowed to repair single defects in the form of air bubbles, weight marks, scratches, small non-through cracks, etc. model composition KPTs - 1b, without violating the dimensions of the casting model.

To remove crumbs, wipe the model with gauze or a napkin and blow with compressed air.

3.1.6 Assembling model blocks

Select the necessary elements of the gating system for assembling the block according to detailed technology.

Models are assembled into blocks using a photo reference or sketch according to the instructions using a “spider”. Check the presence of cast part numbers (stamps). The casting serial number and alloy grade are written with a needle on the model, gating system (profit) and on the sample for chemical analysis.

In the profit, air vents are made to remove air from the cavity of the model block during air-ammonia drying.

To increase adhesion to the profitability of the frame model, a mesh is applied with a needle (the depth of the groove is approximately 1 mm, the mesh size is less than 30 ´ 30mm approximately).

Assemble the block onto the “spider” using a soldering iron according to the sketch of the detailed technology, a control sample for assembling the block. If necessary, solder joints are coated with model composition KPTs-1b using a brush. Undercuts on blocks, cracks, cavities, gaps in soldering areas, smudges of the model composition and damage from a hot soldering iron are not allowed. When soldering a model, it is necessary to clean the soldering area, making smooth transitions from the feeder to the model.

A sample is soldered to the gating system for chemical analysis, according to detailed technology.

The material index is indicated on all elements of the gating system using a scriber.

The assembled block is blown with compressed air and wiped with a dry cloth to remove crumbs from the surface. Next, a holding period is required to completely cool all parts of the model block to the temperature of the production room. The assembled unlined block is stored for no more than 7 days.

3.1.7 Block control

They check by external inspection the quality and correct assembly of the model block according to sketches and photo standards. A mandatory check also includes checking the quality of gluing of gating system elements to the model visually. Cracks, gaps, leaks, and sinkholes are not allowed here. Check the presence and correctness of material index markings on the part and on all elements of the gating system.

3.2 Ceramic shell manufacturing technology

A casting mold is a tool for processing molten metal in order to obtain castings with specified dimensions, surface roughness, structure and properties. The basis of the lost wax casting method is the shell: one-piece, hot, non-gas-forming, gas-permeable, rigid, with a smooth contact surface, precise.

Two types of shells are known depending on the method of their manufacture: multilayer, obtained by applying a suspension followed by sprinkling and drying, and two-layer, obtained by electrophoresis.

This technology uses a multilayer shell. The surface of the model block is moistened with the suspension by dipping and immediately sprinkled with granular material. The suspension adheres to its surface and accurately reproduces the configuration; the granular material is introduced into the layer of suspension, wetted by it, fixes the suspension on the surface of the block, creates the skeleton of the shell and thickens it.

3.2.1 Preparation of starting materials

3.2.1.1 Preparation of hydrolyzed ethyl silicate

Source materials:

§ Ethyl silicate 40 GOST 26376-80;

§ Solvent - ethyl alcohol (head fraction);

§ Hydrochloric acid - GOST 3118-77;

§ Distilled water;

§ Acetic acid.

1. Hydrolysis of ETS

Hydrolysis -This is the process of replacing the ethoxyl groups contained in ethyl silicate (C 2N 5O) hydroxyl (OH) contained in water.

Ethyl silicate is subjected to hydrolysis to give it the properties of a binder. Hydrolysis is accompanied by polycondensation (the combination of different or identical molecules into one with the formation of polymers and the release of the simplest substance)

(C 2H 5O) 4+H 2O=Si(C 2H 5O) 3OH+C 2H 5OH

Table 3.3 - Composition of hydrolyzed ETS -40

ETS -401 lGOST 26371 -74 EAF1.15 lOST 18 -121-80 N 2About 80 ml- HCl40 mlGOST 3118 -72

Hydrolysis of ethyl silicate to obtain binder solutions is carried out with an acidified solution of water in alcohol or acetone, since ethyl silicate and water dissolve well in them. To accelerate the hydrolysis reaction, acids are used, most often hydrochloric acid HCl. Typically, hydrolyzed ethyl silicate solution (ESS) contains 0.2 -0.3% HCl.

Sequence of the process.

Preparation of acidified water: a measured amount of acid is poured into distilled water and mixed. Add acidified solvent water in an amount » 10% of the total amount of solvent and mix thoroughly. Pour into hydrolyzer ½ part of ETS-40, turn on stirring and pour in ½ part of acidified water. The mixture is stirred for 8.10 minutes. Pour into hydrolyzer ½ part of the total amount of solvent intended for diluting ETS-40 and the remaining part of the original ETS-40. Stir for 2.3 minutes. Pour the remainder of the acidified water into the hydrolyzer, and stir the mixture for 8.15 minutes. The rest of the solvent is poured in, the mixture is stirred for 10.15 minutes. Turn off the hydrolyzer. Total hydrolysis time 35.40 minutes, hydrolysis temperature » 45 ° C. Pour the hydrolyzate into polished containers and cool to room temperature .

The shelf life of the hydrolyzate is no more than 3 days from the date of its manufacture.

The hydrolyzate must provide the following indicators:

2 = 18¸ 22 %= 0,18¸ 0,24 %

Viscosity - 9,5¸ 11.5 centistokes.

The viscosity of the hydrolyzate is checked before issuing for use.

3.2.1.2 Preparation of distensilimanite

The resulting distensilimanite is calcined in electrically heated chamber furnaces at 950 -1000 ° C for 3 hours. The height of the poured layer in the pan is 120 -130 mm. The calcined distensilimanite concentrate is sifted through a sieve. The calcination mode is recorded on the diagram. Distensilimanite is monitored for the content of unbound iron. Allowed content is from 0.09 to 1.0%.

3.2.2 Preparation of ceramic suspension

Suspension for shell forms -This is a suspension of solid rounded particles of a refractory base of various sizes in a liquid.

The ceramic suspension is prepared on the basis of hydrolyzate or sillimanite. The calculated amount of hydrolyzate is poured through a sieve (80 - 90%) into the container for the suspension, thoroughly cleaned of any remaining old paint. Place the screw of the paint mixer over the container, lowering it to the desired height, and turn it on.

Sillimanite is poured in with a scoop in small portions. For the suspension on the first layer, the approximate ratio of materials is: 3.5 kg of sillimanite per 1 liter of hydrolyzate. To simplify the viscosity adjustment of the suspension, it is recommended to prepare it with a viscosity at the upper limit according to Table 3.4

Casting is one of the methods of processing various metals. With it you can create objects of different sizes and configurations. This is the simplest and most affordable method, which is carried out using special equipment. Now many manufacturers offer the construction of a turnkey mini-plant.

This means that an individual project of the production complex will be developed, the layout of the workshops, the placement of equipment, and the provision of all necessary communications.

Why is it beneficial to pay attention to ready-made turnkey complexes? Because:

  • manufacturers accurately calculate the required production area;
  • place communications as efficiently as possible;
  • provide a full range of equipment setup services;
  • By purchasing a turnkey plant, you can immediately begin the production process.

If the choice is made in favor of such a complex, then the next step in organizing a business will be to search for customers. Die-cast metal products are in great demand in almost all industries:


  • machine tool industry;
  • automotive industry;
  • instrument making;
  • production of household appliances;
  • shipbuilding;
  • production of medical and dental equipment;
  • jewelry art;
  • production of home and garden decor items;
  • construction materials industry.

The advantages of a mini-factory are its compact size and the ability to produce products in small batches. Often large enterprises are forced to refuse small wholesale customers, since reconfiguring equipment is quite problematic.

A mini-factory is an automated complex: in order to switch to a new type of manufactured products or metal blanks, you only need to make changes to the software package and make new molds. And the cost of non-standard parts made to order is several times higher than standard production.

Foundry

Another advantage of mini-turnkey plants is that they are designed to process all types of metals, while large-scale lines have separate workshops for this purpose.

What types of metal can be used for work

Using foundry equipment, you can produce parts and blanks from the following types of metal:

  • cast iron;
  • become;
  • copper;
  • aluminum;
  • bronze;
  • brass

Steel is the most common metal for making various parts. The production equipment can process the following grades of metal:

  • low alloy;
  • highly alloyed;
  • carbon;
  • alloy steel.

This material is widely used in mechanical engineering and machine tools due to its high strength and ductility. Cast iron products are no less popular. The greatest demand is provided by furniture companies that produce cast iron furniture and decorative elements.


Aluminum is one of the most common types of metal; it is characterized by its malleability, lightness, and the addition of magnesium or copper to the composition provides high strength to the product. Modern equipment technologies make it possible to cast aluminum parts and blanks of any complexity and configuration (weighing from 100 grams to several tons).

Casting methods

Depending on the brand of metal, type, size, shape of the future casting, the most suitable and economically feasible casting method is selected. Currently, there are about 50 techniques, but the following are considered the most common:

  • chill casting;
  • injection molding;
  • into sand molds;
  • by lost wax models.

A chill mold is a model mold into which molten metal is poured; after cooling, a finished product is obtained. This is the most popular casting method, however, it requires great professionalism at the stage of making the mold, since accuracy is important here, because the final result will depend on the quality of the mold.


For large-scale production, this method is most profitable, since the mold is made once, and can be used for up to several thousand. When casting in a chill mold, the minimum wall thickness of the part should be 3 mm, and the mass of the product should be from 20 g to 50 kg.

Injection molding is also one of the popular methods. Specialized automatic machines are used for it. For various metal alloys, either the low pressure or high pressure method is used. The technology is simple:

  • the metal is melted in a furnace;
  • is fed under pressure into a special mold, which has the outlines of the future casting. The pressure can be in the range from 8 to 700 MPa;
  • After cooling, the finished product is obtained.

In this way, it is possible to produce castings with a minimum wall thickness of 0.8 mm and a weight of 4 g to 12 kg.

Casting in earthen or sand molds is one of the most ancient methods, but it is successfully used to this day. First, a model is made, with which an imprint is made in a sand-clay mixture. In this case, allowances should be made for subsequent machining of the product. The model itself can be wooden, plastic or metal. This method is suitable for monolithic and large parts; it can be used to cast products weighing up to 40 tons.

Components of a mini-plant and their technical characteristics

The Russian company Standard LLC proposes to organize a turnkey mini-foundry for metal casting using the chill method. Such a complex can work with aluminum, copper, steel and their alloys. The machines can cast products of any shape and configuration thanks to the ability to independently produce matrix molds.


The turnkey mini-plant includes the following equipment:

  • reverberatory furnace - it is necessary for melting metal. Specifications:
    • energy carrier option – gas, electricity, spent fuel, diesel fuel;
    • energy consumption – 1 gas cylinder for 20 hours of operation or 30 kW/h;
    • Bunker capacity – up to 1 t;
    • productivity – up to 600 kg/h;

  • chilling machine - necessary for direct casting of products. It can be of two types:
    • single-position – for products that do not have reverse corners. The form can only open in one direction;
    • multi-position – designed for parts of complex shapes, the mold opens up and down.

Specifications:

  • power consumption – up to 2.5 kW/h;
  • applied compression force – up to 190 t;
  • chill mold - a mold for future products - if necessary, it can be manufactured by the company according to individual drawings.

Review of some options for turnkey production complexes

In addition to equipment that uses chill molds, there are other production complexes.

Press machine for metal casting. It is designed to work with molds and is most often used in the manufacture of non-ferrous metal parts. Characteristics:

  • created pressure – from 33 to 135 MPa;
  • power consumption – 30 kW/h;
  • maximum weight of one casting – 6 kg (aluminum);
  • cost – 700,000 rubles.

The turnkey machine complex PR-1000 from AB Universal is designed for casting non-ferrous metals, characterized by complete melting, slag-free casting, and precise filling of molds - this ensures high quality of finished products. Characteristics:


  • crucible volume – up to 2000 cm 3;
  • maximum weight of one casting – up to 5.4 kg (aluminum);
  • maximum height of the flask – 400 mm;
  • flask diameter – up to 500 mm;
  • power – 30 kW;
  • dimensions – 2000*1500*850 mm;
  • cost – 1,500,000 rubles.

The turnkey production complex DTC-280 from the Global-Mash company is designed for the production of cast products from non-ferrous metals. Specifications:

  • mold sizes – from 250 to 680 mm;
  • pressing pressure – up to 188.4 MPa;
  • casting area – up to 290 cm 3 ;
  • power – 18.5 kW;
  • dimensions – 2560*1410*6420 mm;
  • weight – 11500 kg;
  • cost – 6,000,000 rubles.

Prices for manufactured products

In order to determine whether it is profitable to purchase a ready-made turnkey mini-plant, you need to compare your own costs with the cost of the final product. It is quite difficult to unify prices in the industry, since they are formed taking into account the manufacture of molds or molds, as well as production volume, type of metal, and complexity of the product. Therefore, the cost of work will be calculated for each customer individually. You can give an example of prices for castings from various metals:


  • gray cast iron – from 69 rubles per kg;
  • alloy cast iron – from 170;
  • high-strength cast iron – from 118;
  • carbon steel – from 87;
  • low alloy steel – from 126;
  • alloy steel – from 210;
  • heat-resistant steel – from 350;
  • castings from aluminum alloys – from 320;

copper castings – from 580.

Video: Lost wax casting

INTRODUCTION

This paper examines the production of metal parts obtained by casting of various shapes and sizes.

Processing of the resulting parts in various ways using different equipment to obtain a given surface roughness. Familiarization with CNC controlled machines, the principle of their operation.

FOUNDRY

Foundry

Foundry is a branch of mechanical engineering engaged in the production of shaped parts and blanks by pouring molten metal into a mold, the cavity of which has the configuration of the required part. During the casting process, upon cooling, the metal in the mold hardens and a casting is obtained - a finished part or workpiece, which, if necessary (increasing dimensional accuracy and reducing surface roughness) is subjected to subsequent machining. In this regard, the foundry is faced with the task of producing castings whose dimensions and shape are as close as possible to the dimensions and shape of the finished part. In machines and industrial equipment, from 50% to 95% of all parts are made by casting into the ground.

Casting methods

According to the use of casting molds, special casting is divided into groups.

The first group is casting into one-time one-piece molds from dispersed materials while maintaining the gravitational method of filling the mold from above from a ladle through a gating system, as in the traditional method.

The second group is casting into semi-permanent or permanent split molds while maintaining the gravitational method of filling the mold from above from a ladle through a gating system.

Characteristic features of the third group of methods are additional effects on the melt when filling the mold and solidifying the casting. The type and design of the casting mold are determined in these cases by the requirements for castings and the parameters of the impact on the melt and crystallizing castings, mainly thin-walled or castings combining massive and thin parts. These requirements include the following:

  • a) pressing metal into a mold at high speeds using a piston system - injection molding. This method involves the use of only metal detachable casting molds (compression molds); the use of cores and form-building inserts made of dispersed refractory materials is not excluded;
  • b) methods of casting under controlled, relatively low gas pressure - casting under low pressure, with back pressure, vacuum suction, etc. In these methods, you can use split and one-piece casting molds from any materials that have sufficient fire resistance and strength;
  • c) centrifugal casting of shaped castings is also associated with the possibility of using a variety of known designs of casting molds. However, when centrifugally casting bodies of rotation (pipes, bushings, sleeves, etc.), specially designed molds are usually used - molds;
  • d) methods based on other principles of filling molds include squeeze casting, immersion casting, etc.

The fourth group is methods for producing castings with various special properties, which include: reinforcement of castings; production of castings from composite materials, etc.

One of the most common is chill casting. A chill mold is a solid or split metal mold made of cast iron or steel. Chill casting is the main method of serial and mass production of castings from aluminum alloys, allowing to obtain castings of 4-6 accuracy classes with a surface roughness Rz = 50-20 and a minimum wall thickness of 3-4 mm. When casting in a chill mold, along with defects caused by high speeds of movement of the melt in the cavity of the mold and non-compliance with the requirements of directional solidification (gas porosity, oxide films, shrinkage looseness), the main types of casting defects are underfilling and cracks. The appearance of cracks is caused by difficult shrinkage.

Cracks occur especially often in castings made from alloys with a wide crystallization range and having large linear shrinkage (1.25-1.35%).

Prevention of the formation of these defects is achieved by various technological methods.

Die casting is one of the most productive methods for producing precise shaped castings from non-ferrous metals. The essence of the method is that liquid or mushy metal fills the mold and crystallizes under excess pressure, after which the mold is opened and the casting is removed.

According to the method of creating pressure, they are distinguished: casting under piston and gas pressure, vacuum suction, liquid stamping.

The most common forming of castings under piston pressure is in machines with a hot or cold compression chamber. Alloys used for injection molding must have sufficient fluidity, a narrow temperature-time interval of crystallization and not chemically interact with the mold material. To produce castings using this method, zinc, magnesium, aluminum alloys and copper-based alloys (brass) are used.

The centrifugal casting method is used mainly to produce hollow castings such as rotating bodies (bushings, shells for piston rings, pipes, liners) from non-ferrous and iron-carbon alloys, as well as bimetals. The essence of the method is to pour liquid metal into a rotating metal or ceramic mold (mold). Due to centrifugal forces, liquid metal is thrown towards the walls of the mold, spreads along them and hardens.

Lost wax casting produces a variety of complex castings for automobile and tractor manufacturing, instrument making, for the manufacture of aircraft parts, turbine blades, cutting and measuring instruments. foundry machining part

The cost of 1 ton of castings produced using lost wax models is higher than those produced by other methods and depends on many factors (batch production of parts, level of mechanization and automation of foundry processes and processes of machining of castings).


ANNOTATION
. Lost wax casting workshopwith an annual output of 1000 tons of carbon steel castings. – Chelyabinsk: SUSU, FM-562, 2007. – 32 p. Bibliography of literature – 6 titles, 1 sheet of drawing f. A1.

A lost wax casting shop has been designedwith an annual output of 1000 tons of carbon steel castings, its production program has been calculated.

In accordance with the production program, equipment for modeling, production of mold shells, calcination-filling and heat-cutting departments was selected and designed, with the help of which it is possible to achieve the specified workshop productivity.

A description of the technological processes of steel smelting, mold making, and heat treatment of castings is given.

Calculations were carried out for the hydrolysis of ethyl silicate, charge materials, and warehouse areas for storing the standard stock of charge and molding materials.

WITH possession

Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………..…4

1. Structure of the lost wax casting workshop……………………………...5

2. Production program…………………………………………….…6

3. Selecting the operating mode of the workshop and time funds…………………………….…6

4. Calculation of production departments of the workshop…………………………………….7

4.1. Model department………………………………………………………7

4.2.Department for the production of mold shells……………………………………………………….13

4.3 Calcination and pouring department…………………………………………..20

4.4. Thermal trimming compartment……………………………………………………25

5. Calculation of workshop warehouses……………………...……………………………………..27

6. Auxiliary departments and sections of the workshop………………………………….29

7. Intra-shop transport……………………………………………………...30

Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………..31

Literature……………………………………………………………………………….…..…32

Introduction

Special types of casting are increasingly used industrially, since, along with high productivity, they provide increased dimensional and weight accuracy of castings, which leads to significant savings in metal and a reduction in the labor intensity of machining.

A positive feature of these casting methods is also the possibility of a high degree of automation and comprehensive mechanization of production, improvement of sanitary and hygienic working conditions. /1/

The industrial use of lost wax casting ensures the production of complex-shaped castings weighing from several grams to tens of kilograms from any foundry alloys, with walls whose thickness in some cases is less than 1 mm, with a roughness of Rz = 20 µm to Ra = 1.25 microns (GOST 2789 - 73) and increased dimensional accuracy (up to 9 - 10 qualifications). The capabilities of this method make it possible to bring castings as close as possible to the finished part, and in some cases to obtain a cast part, the additional processing of which is not required before assembly. As a result, the labor intensity and cost of manufacturing products are sharply reduced, the consumption of metal and tools is reduced, energy resources are saved, and the need for highly qualified workers, equipment, fixtures, and production space is reduced. /2/

^ 1. Workshop structure lost wax casting

Lost wax casting shops are distinguished by the type of alloy, weight of castings, production volume, serialization, and degree of mechanization.

The designed investment casting workshop belongs to the following workshops:

– by type of casting alloy: steel casting;

– by weight of castings: medium casting;

– by production volume: with average output;

by serial production: mass production;

– by degree of mechanization: automated.

The workshop includes production departments (areas), auxiliary departments (areas) and warehouses.

The production departments where the actual technological process of manufacturing castings is carried out include the following:

– model;

– production of mold shells;

– calcination and filling;

thermo-shearing, where castings are cleaned from shell residues, castings are separated from the cast-feeding system, feeders are cleaned, heat treatment is carried out and casting defects are corrected.

The auxiliary departments include the following:

– preparation of molding materials and charge;

– repair of molds and other technological equipment;

– mechanic and power engineering workshops;

– workshop laboratory;

Warehouses include closed warehouses for charge, molding, combustible materials, and finished castings.

The workshop also provides premises for cultural and community services for workers: sanitary and domestic purposes, public catering, healthcare, cultural services, training sessions and public organizations, departments./2/

^ 2. Production program

When designing, three types of production programs and corresponding methods for developing foundry projects are used: exact, reduced and conditional programs.

For the designed investment casting workshop, an exact program (Table 1) is suitable, because it provides for the development of technological data for each casting and is used in the design of large-scale and mass production workshops with a stable and limited range of castings (up to 40 items).

Table 1. – Exact program of the investment casting workshop for the annual production of 1000 tons of carbon steel castings.


Number

castings


Casting name

Alloy grade

Weight

Castings,


Annual

program,


Mass of castings for an annual program, i.e.

1

Lid

30L

200

3000000

600

2

Lid

30L

500

200000

100

3

Crown

45L

40

3000000

120

4

Frame

45L

100

800000

80

5

Base

45L

400

250000

100
All subsequent calculations are based on the data in this table.

^ 3. Selecting the operating mode of the workshop and time funds

Currently, foundries use two operating modes: sequential (stepped) and parallel.

In the sequential operating mode, the main technological operations are performed sequentially at different periods of the day in the same area.

For an investment casting workshop, it is advisable to adopt a parallel operating mode, since the designed workshop is for mass production.

In the parallel mode of operation of the workshop, all technological operations are performed simultaneously in different production areas. There are single-shift, two-shift and three-shift parallel operating modes.

For a lost wax workshop, the most effective is a two-shift mode with a third preparatory shift, i.e. the third shift is reserved for equipment maintenance and repair./3/

In accordance with the established operating mode in foundries, a fund of equipment operating time is established. The actual time fund is equal to the nominal time (the annual time during which the workshop operates without losses) minus the planned losses. Planned losses for equipment are the time for major, medium and scheduled maintenance repairs.

The actual annual operating time of equipment with a 40-hour working week, two-shift operation, and eight holidays a year:

– for units for preparing model composition and suspension, making models and molds, melting models, molding and knocking out castings, trimming and cleaning 3975 hours;

– for automatic equipment 3645 hours;

– for arc furnaces 0.5 – 1.5 t. 3890 hours;

– for furnaces for calcination of molds and heat treatment of castings 3975 h./2/

4. Calculation of production departments of the workshop

4.1. Model department

The following technological operations are performed in the modeling department: preparing the model composition and preparing it for pressing, pressing the composition into molds, cooling the models and removing them from the molds, manufacturing elements of gating systems and assembling models into blocks.

When making castings using lost wax models, the complexity of obtaining models depends on the choice of composition and method of its preparation. Therefore, the adopted model composition must have a low melting point, good fluidity, sufficient hardness and strength, be harmless, and non-deficient. /4/

To produce castings in the designed workshop, we will use the model composition of the first group PTSPev 67 – 25.5 – 7.5 (based on paraffin, ceresin and polyethylene wax PV – 300):

– melting point 76.9ºС;

– heat resistance 43ºС;

– temperature of the composition in a paste state is 55 – 56ºС;

– free linear shrinkage 0.7–1.0%;

– ultimate strength during static bending at 18–20ºС –6.3 MPa;

– kinematic viscosity at 100ºС – 8.13 mm;

– ash content 0.02% by weight;

– coking capacity 0.04%.

Model compositions of the first group are used both in the mass production of small steel castings and in the mass production of complex thin-walled castings from special alloys.

When preparing lost-wax model compositions, up to 90% of the waste collected when removing models from mold shells is used.

To prepare the paste-like model composition PCPev 67 – 25.5 – 7.5, we use a small-sized device with gear mixers mod. 651. The installation combines a melting unit, a capacitive tank, a paste preparation unit, two pumping stations that supply heating water at a temperature corresponding to the molten and paste-like states of the model composition, as well as control cabinets. The installation is universal, as it can work in an automatic line complete with two carousel machines mod. 653.

Installation of mod. 651 has electric and pneumatic control of actuators and can operate in both automatic and adjustment modes. The temperature of the paste composition is regulated within 40-60 °C. The air content in the composition is also adjustable and can be up to 20% by volume. The highest productivity of the installation in continuous operation is 0.063 m 3 /h. The pressure of the model composition when supplied to the pressing devices (in the paste pipeline) is regulated and can be up to 1 MPa. Steam temperature 100-110°C, pressure 0.11-0.14 MPa, flow rate 25 kg/h, compressed air flow rate at a pressure of 0.5 MPa is not more than 0.5 m3/h, its pressure 0.4-0, 6 MPa, water flow no more than 1 m 3 /h, total installed power 34.1 kW, overall dimensions of the installation (when the units are arranged in a line) 7600 2700 1850 mm.

To calculate the amount of model mass for the annual program, we will use the sheet of metal consumption for poured molds.

Table 2. – List of metal consumption for poured forms.


Casting number

1

1

2

3

4

5

Total

Casting name

2

Roof-

Roof-

Crown

Frame

Base

Casting weight, kg.

3

0,2

0,5

0,04

0,1

0,4

Alloy grade

4

30L

30L

45L

45L

45L

Annual

program


PC. 10 3

5

3000

200

3000

800

250

T.

6

600

100

120

80

100

1000

Marriage by

%

7

3



wine

foundry


PC. 10 3

8

90

6

90

24

7,5

217,5

T.

9

18

3

3,6

2,4

3

30

Cast per year

PC. 10 3

10

3090

206

3090

824

257,5

7467,5

T.

11

618

103

123,6

82,4

103

1030

Weight per one

casting, kg.


Sprues and profits

12

0,1

0,25

0,02

0,05

0,2



Castings with sprues and profits

13

0,3

0,75

0,06

0,15

0,6



Metal consumption

Per year, t.


On sprues and profits

14

309

51,5

61,8

41,2

51,5

515

Total

15

927

154,5

185,4

123,6

154,5

1545

Model mass amount Q for the annual program:


, (1)

where M 1 – annual demand for liquid metal, kg;

 – density of model mass, kg/m 3 ;

 1 – metal density, kg/m 3 ;

K – coefficient of utilization of model mass return, equal to 0.8.

Q =
=222.836·10
3 kg

Number of installations for preparing model mass:

, (2)

where V G – annual amount of liquid metal consumed, number of removals from core machines, number of mixtures, etc. (taking into account defects, spillage of mixtures, etc.);

K N – coefficient of unevenness of consumption and production;

KH = 1.0–1.2

F  D – annual actual time fund of the calculated equipment;

N/calc – equipment performance (calculated), adopted based on the progressive experience of its operation. /1/

Р´1 =
=0,98

Number of units for preparing model mass accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =1 unit.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor:


, (3)

To ZO =
=0,98.

The required number of model blocks and equipment for their manufacture is calculated taking into account the defects of models and molds at the following technological stages: during pressing, coating and heating of models, calcination and pouring of molds (Table 4)

In mass and large-scale production, the model block riser is assembled onto a metal rod for hanging on a conveyor. Therefore, the production of sprue bowls and caps should be additionally taken into account (Table 5).

Table 4. List of annual requirements for model links and blocks


Casting name

Number

castings


Annual

program

including defects, 10 3 pcs.


Number of models

per link, pcs.


Number of links in the block, pcs.

Number of models on the block, pcs.

Required number of blocks, 10 3 pcs.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Lid

1

3092,78

4

3

12

257,732

Lid

2

206,18

4

3

12

17,182

Crown

3

3092,8

4

3

12

257,734

Frame

4

824,74

4

3

12

68,728

The basis

Nie


5

257,73

4

3

12

21,478

Total



7474,23







622,853

Continuation of Table 4


Loss of blocks during coating

Loss of blocks during heating

Loss of blocks during calcination and pouring of molds

Number of blocks per annual program, 10 3 pcs.

%

10 3 pcs.

%

10 3 pcs.

%

10 3 pcs.

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

7

18,041

8

20,618

5

12,886

309,277

1,203

1,374

0,859

20,618

18,041

20,618

12,886

309,275

4,811

5,498

3,436

82,473

1,503

1,718

1,074

25,773

Total

43,599



49,826



31,141

747,416

Continuation of Table 4


Required

quantity

links, 10 3 pcs.


Loss of links when

pressing and assembly


Number of model links

for an annual program, 10 3 pcs.


%

10 3 pcs.

15

16

17

18

773,195

14

108,247

881,442

51,545

7,216

58,761

773,195

108,247

881,442

206,185

28,866

235,051

64,432

9,02

73,452

1868,552



261,596

2130,148

Table 5. Statement of annual demand for sprue bowls and caps


Number of blocks

for the annual program, 10 3 pcs.


Requirement, 10 3 pcs.

Number of models in a link, pcs.

Need

in links, 10 3 pcs.


in bowls

in caps

bowls

caps

bowls

caps

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

309,277

309,277

309,277

4

4

77,319

77,319

20,618

20,618

20,618

4

4

5,154

5,154

309,275

309,275

309,275

4

4

77,319

77,319

82,473

82,473

82,473

4

4

20,618

20,618

25,773

25,773

25,773

4

4

6,443

6,443

Total

747,416

747,416





186,853

186,853

Continuation of the table. 5

Defective pressing

Number of model links

for the annual program, 10 3 pcs.


bowls

caps

%

10 3 pcs.

%

10 3 pcs.

bowls

caps

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

10,825

14

10,825

88,144

88,144

0,722

0,722

5,876

5,876

10,825

10,825

88,144

88,144

2,886

2,886

23,504

23,504

0,902

0,902

7,345

7,345



26,16



26,16

213,013

213,013

Sum of data in column 18 of table. 4 and column 12, 13 of the table. 5, which determines the required number of pressings per year, serves to calculate the required number of pressing model machines.

For the production of model links we use a carousel machine mod. 653. Its technical characteristics are as follows: productivity 190-360 links per hour, dimensions of surfaces for fastening molds 250 x 250 mm, the smallest distance between plates for fastening molds 250 mm, table operating rate 10 - 14 - 29 s, number 10 molds to be installed, stroke of the movable plate not less than 160 mm, air flow not more than 50 m 3 /h, water flow 3 – 4 m 3 /h, compressed air pressure not less than 0.5 MPa, clamping force 10 kN, overall dimensions 3700 x 2900 x 1400 mm.

The required number of pressing model machines is calculated using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=2,829

Number of pressing pattern machines accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =3 units.

Let's define K ZO

To ZO =
=0,94.

Finished models, after removing them from the molds and preliminary visual inspection, are cooled in running water or by blowing air.

The models are assembled using mechanical fastening. This is a high-performance method of assembling models into blocks on a metal riser frame with a mechanical clamp. The riser-frame is designed for assembling models with links made in multi-place molds with a part of the riser model (bushing) with a lock on the end part, eliminating the relative movement of the links assembled into a block. The advantages of link assembly onto a riser-frame compared to soldering include 10-20 times greater productivity and ensuring complete repeatability of the block design developed by the technologist. The possibility of displacement of models, observed during poor-quality assembly by soldering, distortion of the size of the feeder as a result of its excessive melting, weak connection of models, and the formation of a gap between the feeder and the element of the gating system connected to it due to incomplete soldering is excluded./2/

^ 4.2.Department for the production of mold shells

In the department for the production of mold shells, the following operations are performed: preparation of coating materials, preparation of the coating, application of it to model blocks, drying of the coating, removal of risers and melting of the model composition.

High cleanliness of the casting surface is obtained by applying a coating layer of a solid component - dusted quartz and a liquid binder - a hydrolyzed solution of ethyl silicate and liquid glass - to the lost wax model.

Preparation of solid material consists of grinding, washing, calcining and sieving. Grinding is carried out in ball mills lined inside with quartz slabs. Calcination is carried out in drum-type furnaces, kept at 250...300ºС for 2...3 hours, then cooled to room temperature. Sifting is carried out using sieves.

Preparation of binding solutions consists of preparing a hydrolyzed solution of ethyl silicate in hydrolyzers and liquid glass.

Ethyl silicate (ETS) is a clear or lightly colored liquid with an ether odor. This is the product of the reaction of ethyl alcohol with silicon tetrachloride during their continuous mixing and cooling in a reactor. The esterification, or etherization, reaction can be represented schematically by the following equation (if anhydrous alcohol is used):

SiC l 4 + 4C 2 H 5 OH = (C 2 H 5 O) 4 Si + 4HC1,

where (C 2 H 5 O) 4 Si is an ethyl ester of orthosilicic acid with a boiling point of 165.5 °C, also called tetraethoxysilane, or monoester.

The preparation of the binding solution is obtained by hydrolysis of ETS, for which water is introduced. Hydrolysis is the process of replacing ethoxyl groups contained in ETS (C 2 N 5 O) hydroxyl (OH) contained in water. Hydrolysis is accompanied by polycondensation.

Calculation of hydrolysis.

ETS-40, p =1050 kg/m 3 , in the amount of 1l.; ethanol, p = 803.3 kg/m 3 ; hydrochloric acid, p =1190 kg/m3.

We carry out hydrolysis by 16% SiO2 in hydrolyzate, curing in an air-ammonia environment.

We calculate the amount of solvent P required to obtain 16% SiO2 in a binder according to the formula:


m 3 (4)

where m is the content of Si O 2 in ethyl silicate, %; Q – volume of hydrolyzed ethyl silicate, m 3;  – density of ethyl silicate, kg/m 3;  1 – thinner density, kg/m 3 .

1960.7 ml.

We calculate the total amount of water required for hydrolysis:


kg (5)

where A is the content of ethoxyl groups, %; M 1 – molecular weight of water, kg; M 2 – molecular weight of ethoxyl groups, kg.

Under the conditions of curing the binder in an ammonia environment, we accept the ratio of the number of moles of water and ethoxyl groups K = 0.3. Since the content of ethoxyl groups in the original ethyl silicate is not specified by the assignment conditions, we accept it as average for a given grade of ETS-40, i.e. A = 70%. Molecular mass of water M 1 = 18 g (0.018 kg), molecular weight of ethoxyl groups:

M 2 = 12  2+1  5+16 = 45 g, i.e. M 2 = 0.045 kg.

Then H = 0.3 
= 0.0882kg=88.2 ml.

We determine the amount of water introduced by the solvent – ​​ethyl alcohol:


kg (6)

where A 1 – water content in alcohol, wt.% A 1 = 3.2% wt.

Amount of water added by solvent:

H 1 =
= 0.0504 kg
.

The amount of hydrochloric acid to accelerate the hydrolysis process is taken:

B = 0.01  Q = 0.01  1  10 -3 = 0.01  10 -3 m 3 =10 ml. (7)

The amount of water added with the catalyst – hydrochloric acid:


kg (8)

Here B = (0.01…0.014)Q – amount of hydrochloric acid taken for hydrolysis, m 3;  2 – density of hydrochloric acid, kg/m 3; A 2 – water content in hydrochloric acid, wt.%

H 2 =
=0.00747kg

At  2 = 1190 kg/m 3, A 2 = 62.78% wt.

The amount of water that must be introduced directly into ethyl silicate during its hydrolysis will be:


kg. (9)

N 3 = 0.0882 – (0.0504 + 0.00747) = 0.03033 kg = 30.33 ml.

Number of hydrolysis components per liter of ETS-40:

Ethyl silicate GOST 26371-84 1000 ml;

Distilled water GOST 6709-72 30.3 ml;

Ethyl alcohol GOST 17299-85 1960.7 ml;

Hydrochloric acid GOST 3118-77 10 ml;

Total 3001 ml.

The consumption of the suspension per 1000 tons of suitable castings with three layers of ethyl silicate binder is 309 tons. The hydrolyzed solution of ETS-40 in the suspension is 40%, i.e. 123.6 t.

The preparation of the ethyl silicate binder solution is carried out in a hydrolyzer designed by NIIavtoprom with a capacity of 40 l/h, a tank capacity of 50 l, a stirrer rotation speed of 2800 rpm, and installation dimensions of 7506001470 mm.

Let's calculate the required number of hydraulicizers using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=0,86

Number of hydrolyzers accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =1 unit.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO =
=0,86.

Liquid glass (LC) is considered to be the main binder, since its aqueous extract after calcination of the shell is alkaline; obtained by dissolving crushed silicate blocks in hot water at elevated pressure. The latter is most often produced by fusing silica with soda:

SiO 2 + nNa 2 CO 3 = SiO 2 · nNa 2 O + n CO 2.

GL can be sodium, potassium or lithium.

Liquid glass is characterized by its chemical composition, modulus, and specific gravity. The module is understood as the ratio of the number of gram-molecules of silica to the number of gram-molecules of sodium oxide in the product. The module should be 2.56 – 3.

M= 1,032, (10)

where A is the weight composition % SiO 2 in solution;

D – weight composition % Na 2 O in solution.

Let's take sodium soda liquid glass, in which silica is 32%, sodium oxide is 12% and has a specific gravity of 1.510 3 kg/m3.

M= ·1.032=2.752.

Preparation of refractory suspension.

Suspension components:

binder (hydrolyzed ethyl silicate solution or liquid glass);

– fire-resistant filler.

Before use, the filler is kept at 250…300ºС for 2…3 hours, then cooled to room temperature.

Dust-like quartz is used as a fire-resistant filler. Its properties are as follows:

melting point 1710ºС

density 2650 kg/m 3

KLTR 13.7 10 -6 1/ºС

To prepare a suspension with ETS binder, pour the hydrolyzate into the tank of a mechanical stirrer, turn on the stirrer and add filler in portions. Stir the suspension for 40...60 minutes at a stirrer impeller rotation speed of 2800 rpm. Then keep the suspension in a calm state for 20...30 minutes and measure the conditional viscosity using a VZ-4 viscometer. The optimal viscosity of the resulting suspension is 60...75 sec. Active and prolonged mixing is necessary to disaggregate the dust component and wet the dust particle with the binder. An anti-evaporation agent is introduced 5–7 minutes before the end of mixing. Due to active mixing, the viscosity of suspensions decreases, so it is necessary to introduce more dust component. Thin films of a binder are formed on the dust-like grains and dense packing of the grains in layers applied to the model is achieved. /2/

To prepare the suspension, a model 661 installation is used. The highest productivity is 0.06 m 3 /h, mixing time 30...60 min, impeller rotation speed 2800 rpm, power 3 kW, overall dimensions 7009402830 mm./5/

Let us calculate the required number of installations 661 for the preparation of 309 tons of ethyl silicate binder according to formula (2):

Р´1 =
=
1,43

2 =2 units.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO =
=0,713

The consumption of the suspension per 1000 tons of suitable castings with two layers of liquid glass binder is 206 tons. The preparation of a suspension based on a liquid glass binder is similar to the preparation of a suspension using an ETS binder.

Let's calculate the required number of installations 661 using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=
0,95

Number of units 661 accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =1 unit.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO =
=0,95

Next, the model blocks are moistened in suspension. In this case, the block is slowly immersed in the suspension, turning it in different directions. Models can be wetted with a suspension only after their shrinkage processes have been completed. When applying the first layer, the suspension removes adsorbed air from the surface of the models and wets the surface of the block. Then the model block is sprinkled with sand in a “fluidized bed” installation. The last layer of shell is applied without subsequent sprinkling with granular material. /2/

For layer-by-layer application of the suspension onto model blocks and sprinkling them in a fluidized layer of sand, a 6A67 machine is used. The machine's productivity is 200 coatings/hour, the working volume of the suspension bath is 160 l, the fluidized bed bath is 460 l, the surface area of ​​the coating bath is 0.64 m 2 , “fluidized bed” – 1 m 2 , compressed air consumption 3.6 m 3 /h, cooling water 5...8l/min., dimensions 382522901930. /5/.

Let's calculate the required number of 6A67 installations using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=
4,5

Number of 6A67 units accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =5 units.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO == 0,9

In the 6A82 block drying units, layer-by-layer curing and drying of the refractory coating occurs. Drying capacity 200 blocks/h, conveyor chain speed 2.13 m/min, number of drying chambers 5 pcs., power 12 kW, dimensions 660018703400mm. The 6A82 block drying unit is included in the line with the 6A67 unit./5/

Let's calculate the required number of 6A82 installations using formula (2):

P ´ 1 == 4,5

Number of 6A82 units accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =5 units.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO == 0,9

The end of the sprue funnel is covered with a shell during its formation, which prevents the removal of the model composition, and the use of a metal riser prevents its removal from the model block. The end layer of the shell on the funnel is cut off with a rotating thin abrasive cutting wheel.

Waxy models are melted in hot water in unit 672. The highest productivity is 200 blocks/h, the size of the area for installing blocks is 400850 mm, the operating water temperature is 95...98ºС, the working volume of the bath is 14 m 3 , power 21 kW, dimensions 1753053501940mm./5/

Let's calculate the required number of installations 672 using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=
0,9

Number of units 672 accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =1 units.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO == 0,9.

The freed risers are washed in special installations and returned to the assembly tables.

^ 4.3 Calcination and pouring department

In the calcination and pouring department, the shells of the molds are molded into the supporting filler and calcined, the metal is melted and poured into the molds, the casting blocks are cooled and knocked out.

A small layer of filler is poured onto the bottom of the flask, which is a box, so that the upper level of the end of the shell sprue funnel is approximately at the level of the top of the flask; The shells are placed, the funnels are covered with lids and filler is poured. We use fireclay chips (0.2…1 mm) as a loose support filler. The flask is placed on a vibrating table with a vibration amplitude of 0.5-0.6 mm and a vibration frequency of 50 Hz. After compacting the filler, the lids are removed and the molds are sent to the oven for calcination. The shells are calcined for 7-10 hours and poured hot; when casting steel, they have a temperature of 600-700 ° C. /2/

The shells are formed into flasks on the molding table mod. 673, which has overall dimensions of the box 600-270-400 mm, the highest productivity with two blocks with a diameter of 250 mm in one box is 100 blocks/h, the elevator capacity is 5.7 t/h, the volume of the upper bunker is 0.4 m 3, lower – 0.3m 3 , 2 vibrators, dimensions 107510682954 mm.

Let's calculate the required number of installations 673 using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=2,1

Number of units 673 accepted for installation in workshop P 2 =3 units.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO ==0,7.

After molding, the flasks are transported via a roller conveyor to calcining gas pusher furnaces designed by ZIL, which have a capacity of 60 molds/hour.

Let's calculate the required number of ovens, provided there are two blocks in the mold using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=
1,72

Number of ZIL design furnaces accepted for installation in workshop R 2 =2 units.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO =
=
0,86.

The calcined molds, located on a roller conveyor, are filled with metal from casting ladles.

To smelt steel 30L and 45L in the designed workshop, we will use a DC arc furnace with the main lining DPPTU-0.2. The furnace capacity is 0.2 tons, the melting speed is 45 minutes, the waste of charge materials is 1.5%, the diameter of the graphite electrode is 100 mm.

To calculate the number of furnaces, we will use the metal balance.

Table 3. – Metal balance.


Name of steels

Consumption by alloy grade

Total

30L

45L

%

T

%

T

%

T

1. Good castings

61,49

700

61,49

300

61,49

1000

2.Srues and profits

31,61

360,5

31,67

154,5

31,67

515

3. Rejection of castings

1,85

21

1,85

9

1,85

30

4.Technological tests and experimental castings

0,5

5,69

0,5

2,44

0,5

8,13

5.Plumes and splashes

3

34,15

3

14,63

3

48,78

Total liquid metal

98,5

1121,35

98,5

480,58

98,5

1601,92

6. Waste and irretrievable losses

1,5

17,08

1,5

7,32

1,5

24,39

Metal filling

100

1138,42

100

487,9

100

1626,32

Let's calculate the required number of DPPTU-0.2 furnaces using formula (2):

Р´1 =
=
2,7

Number of DPPTU-1 furnaces accepted for installation in workshop R 2 =3 units.

Let's define K ZO – equipment load factor according to formula (3):

To ZO == 0,9.

The required number of pouring ladles is determined by the formula:


, (11)

where Q ME - annual volume of liquid metal, t;

T C - bucket operating cycle time, hours;

K N

Q K - bucket capacity, t.

n =
=1,12

We accept 2 buckets with a capacity of 50 kg.

The number of buckets constantly under repair is determined by the formula:

, (12)

where p rk - number of buckets under repair;

p to - the total number of buckets that are constantly in operation;

t r - repair time for one bucket, h;

etc - number of repairs per year;

k n - coefficient of unevenness of production;

F r - actual working time fund for liners, hours.

p RK =
=0,33.

In total, one bucket is constantly under repair.

The number of reserve buckets, in case of their failure, is two.

Drying of ladles and crucibles is carried out on gas stands.

Table 6 Statement of consumption of charge materials

The injection molding shop consists of the following departments: charge, melting, foundry, cleaning, control area, finished product and mold warehouse, equipment and mold repair workshop (Fig. 1).

In the charge department 1 there are scales for hanging the charge, a saw for cutting pigs of metal and a bunker for storing charge materials with a capacity sufficient to ensure the work of the workshop during the day.

A feature of injection molding is the high consumption of metal for the gating system (see Fig. 5), the mass of which is 30-100% of the mass of the casting. This must be taken into account when determining the capacity of bins intended for waste storage.

IN charge department Machines must be provided to transport the charge to the smelting department.

Melting department 2 is located between the charge room and the foundry room and is equipped with melting furnaces in accordance with the alloys used and the production capacity of the foundry department. Monorail tracks were laid to transport the melt from the melting furnaces to the distribution furnaces. Powerful exhaust ventilation is installed in the melting department.

Rice. 1. Die casting workshop layout

IN foundry departments 4 and 5 there are injection molding machines, distribution and preheating furnaces and lifting and transport equipment (beam crane, hoist or monorail with hoists).

Injection molding machines must be placed so that it is possible to freely approach any of them and carry out repairs and dismantling of one machine without stopping the others. Portable screens or stationary barriers are installed near the machine, designed to protect workers from splashes of the melt when the mold is not tightly closed.

In the foundry department, general and local (for each machine) ventilation is installed, the floor is covered with cast-iron corrugated tiles, and sewer channels are laid to drain oil and emulsion.

Pump-accumulator compartment 3 is located next to the foundry. Pumps with batteries are installed here to power foundry machines that do not have built-in pumps and batteries. Most modern machines (515M, 516M2, as well as machines from Buhler - Switzerland, Hydra, Triulzi, Kastmatic - Italy, etc.) are produced with built-in pumps and batteries. Machines that do not have built-in pumps are serviced by a central pump-accumulator station. At the same time, the costs of repairing pumps and energy consumption are significantly lower, and repairing individual pumps and batteries does not cause downtime of casting machines. If there are a large number of machines, the required power is provided by several pump-battery stations.

Cleaning department 6, as a rule, occupies a large production area. In the cleaning department, sprues and washers are processed, burrs and casting surfaces are filed down.

Tank sprues and washers of small cross-section are broken off by hand, massive sprues are cut with circular and band saws. Center sprues are trimmed on lathes or in special trimming dies on eccentric (or pneumatic) presses during mass production. Waste castings are removed from the purification department by belt conveyors 10.

In mass production, cleaning and trimming of castings is carried out on production lines. After cleaning, castings are stored in special boxes and containers with nests to protect them from damage and facilitate accounting.

On control area 11 castings arrive after cleaning for final check of suitability and compliance with their drawing. The control area should contain the control and measuring instruments necessary to check the dimensions, as well as equipment on which castings are cut to control their dimensions and equivalence. After inspection, suitable castings are branded. The control area must be adjacent to the finished product warehouse.

Finished goods warehouse 7 is a room with shelves on which boxes with finished castings are placed. Each batch of castings is supplied with a route map, which indicates their quantity, purpose, etc. The warehouse must have lifting and transport equipment for moving boxes with castings.

When factories cooperate, castings from specialized workshops and injection molding plants are transported to consumer plants. In this regard, finished product warehouses organize the packaging of finished castings in special containers or containers to protect them from damage during transportation. For this, cardboard boxes, soft pads, partitions, etc. are used.

Repair department 8 is an instrumental and mechanical repair shop. In large workshops, mold repair and machine repair departments are separated.

The repair department repairs molds, as well as fine-tuning sprues and ventilation ducts when testing new molds.

The repair department has the following equipment: turning and screw-cutting, universal milling, drilling, grinding machines, a screw press for pressing and unpressing bushings, columns and liners, a beam crane or a monorail with an electric lift.

After manufacturing the castings, all molds are delivered to the repair shop, from where, after inspection and cleaning, they are transferred to mold warehouse 9. In addition, the department carries out maintenance and repair of machines (see § 17) according to the established schedule.

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