Solidification simulation of A356 alloy shows the isotherm at 598C, which corresponds to a liquid fraction of 75%during solidification . Highlighting areas in the casting where the temperature distribution indicates potential hot spots.
These hot spots are typically lasting for more than one second during solidification, where potential defects might arise.

Following the identification of hot spots, the optimization program carefully calculated the feeding paths to offer the most efficient route for the molten metal to move ,ensuring that all critical ares are properly fed and defects re minimized . This connection is vital to achieve what is known as directional solidification.

Now the optimization program is in action additional mass is iteratively calculated and added along the established feeding paths. This process involves several iterations, gradually refining the paths to ensure their effectiveness.

As these feeding paths are optimized, you can observe the transformation into a robust and continuous network. This network facilitates the movement of the Liquid Metal towards the gating system. All selected hot spots are now effectively connected to the feeding system, ensuring a defect-free casting process.