Metals casting is a process governed by the interaction of a range of physical phenomena. Most Computational models of this process address only what are conventionally regarded as the primary phenomena-heat conduction and solidiication. However , to predict phenomena such as poros-ity requires modelling the interaction of the uid ow, heat transfer, solidiication and the development of stress-d...

Riser sleeves are an effective tool in the steel foundry industry for minimizing riser size and increasing casting yield. Reliable simulation of the performance of riser sleeves requires accurate temperature dependent thermophysical properties. Unfortunately there is little or no such property data available in the open literature. A limited number of sleeve manufacturers provide advice and pro...

The deburring processes of parts with complex geometries usually present many challenges to be automated. This paper outlines the machine vision techniques involved in the design and set up of an automated adaptive cognitive robotic system for laser deburring of metal casting complex 3D high quality parts. To carry out deburring process operations of the parts autonomously, 3D machine vision te...