DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Name of Designation Branch Institute Year/semester Subject Subject Code Topic Duration Sub. Topic Teaching Aids

ANDHRA PRADESH : P. Ramulu

: Work Shop Supdt., : Mechanical Engineering : Govt. Polytechnic for women, Medak. : I year : Work shop Technology : M-105 : Foundry(2/2.15) : 100 Minutes : Centrifugal Casting : Animation Clips & Images

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Recap
In the previous class we have discussed about Classification of special castings. Hot chamber die casting where a furnace to melt metal is incorporated. Plunger is also used to force the molten metal in to die cavity. Cold chamber die casting where the metal is melted out side the chamber. Permanent mould casting where the molten metal flows due to gravity
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Objectives
On the completion of this period , you would be able to know about: Centrifugal Casting: True Centrifugal casting Semi- Centrifugal casting Centrifuging
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Centrifugal Casting
Casting is produced in a rotating mould . Molten metal poured in rotating mould. Mould rotates at a speed of 1500 r.p.m . Centrifugal force is created due to rotation.

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Centrifugal Casting
Molten metal spreads uniformly on the moulds . When it solidifies the casting is removed. Impurities are pushed towards centre of axis. Suitable for cylindrical hollow products

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Advantages
Suitable for all casting metals & alloys. Used for large castings. Fly wheels & hollow cylindrical castings. Good mechanical properties of the products

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Disadvantages
Not suitable for intricate castings. High manufacturing cost.

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Types of Centrifugal Castings

True centrifugal casting. Semi Centrifugal casting. Centrifuging.

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True Centrifugal Casting

Principle: Molten metal is poured into revolving mould. Molten metal spreads towards outer periphery mould This occurs due to centrifugal force. After solidification casting is removed.

Contd
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True Centrifugal Casting

Fig 1.True Centrifugal Casting

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De Lavaund Method
The true centrifugal machine consists of 1. Spinning mould 2. Pouring through 3. Laddle 4. Driving motor 5. Sand core

Contd
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De Lavaud Method

Fig 2.Delavaud Method Contd

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De Lavaund method
This method consists of thin walled mould rotating about its axis. The mould is rotated by driving motor. Laddle is used to pour the molten metal. Molten metal is poured into rotating mould by means of trough. Due to centrifugal force , the molten metal passes to outer periphery of mould. Contd
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De Lavaund Method
After solidification Casting is removed. No Core is required. Cast Iron pipes produced. 300mm diameter and 6m long pipes are produced

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Semi Centrifugal Casting

Symmetrical castings like wheels are produced. Mould is rotated at speed of 350 r.p.m. Molten metal is fed through central sprue. It spreads outwards due centrifugal force. Dry sand core is used for getting central hole.

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Semi Centrifugal Casting

Fig 3 Semi- Centrifugal Casting

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Centrifuging
The rotating mould consists of a no. of small moulds Molten metal is poured through central sprue. The molten metal is forced due to centrifugal force. Dense castings are obtained. Intricate castings can be produced

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Summary
In this class , you have learnt Classification of centrifugal castings True centrifugal casting where we see a revolving mould to produce pipes ,gun barrels Semi - Centrifugal casting where Symmetrical castings like wheels are produced with revolving moulds Centrifuging where the rotating mould consists of a no. of small moulds

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QUIZ
1. The vertical passage through which molten metal enters into the mould is __________________ (Runner) 2. The function of core in casting is to _______________. (Intricate holes)

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QUIZ
3. Centrifugal casting is used for producing ____________. (Flywheels)

4.

The molten metal spreads to boundaries due to _________ in true centrifugal casting . (Centrifugal force)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the advantages & disadvantages of Centrifugal Casting? 2. 3. Explain the true centrifugal casting ? Explain the semi centrifugal casting?

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