• 대한치과기공학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.1-7
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• 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the marginal and internal fit of metal coping fabricated by a metal three-dimensional (3D) printer that uses selective laser melting (SLM). Methods: An extraoral scanner was used to scan a die of the prepared maxillary right first molar, and the coping was designed using computer-aided design software and saved as an stereo lithography (STL) file. Ten specimens were printed with an SLM-type metal 3D printer (SLM group), and 10 more specimens were fabricated by casting the castable patterns output generated by a digital light processing-type resin 3D printer (casting the 3D printed resin patterns [CRP] group). The fit was measured using the silicon replica technique, and 8 points (A to H) were set per specimen to measure the marginal (points A, H) and internal (points B~G) gaps. The differences among the groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U-test (α=0.05). Results: The mean of marginal fit in the SLM group was 69.67±18.04 ㎛, while in the CRP group was 117.10±41.95 ㎛. The internal fit of the SLM group was 95.18±41.20 ㎛, and that of the CRP group was 86.35±32 ㎛. As a result of statistical analysis, there was a significant difference in marginal fit between the SLM and CRP groups (p<0.05); however, there was no significant difference in internal fit between the SLM group and the CRP group (p>0.05). Conclusion: The marginal and internal fit of SLM is within the clinically acceptable range, and it seems to be applicable in terms of fit.

• 대한기계학회논문집B
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.648-657
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• 2002

This paper presents a numerical analysis on the solidification characteristics in twin-roll strip casting. Unstructured fixed-grid system was employed to deal with phase change. Melting of pure gallium was analyzed to confirm the validity of present program in both structured and unstructured grid systems. An algorithm for simultaneous calculation of the temperature in the roll and the molten metal pool was developed. The flow field in the pool and heat transfer features between pool and roll were shown. The effect of process parameters was also studied. Since the geometry of the molten metal Pool significantly deforms along the casting direction, unstructured grid system is more efficient. The unstructured grid system gives almost the same accuracy, even though the number of grids is only 60% of the structure done.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제25권3호
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• pp.115-122
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• 2005

In the present study, an EMC (Electromagnetic Casting) process, using a segmented Cu cold crucible under a high frequency alternating magnetic field of 20 kHz, was practiced for the fabrication of poly-crystalline Si ingot of 50 mm diameter. The effects of Joule heating and electromagnetic pressure in molten Si were systematically investigated with various processing parameters such as electric current and crucible configuration. A preliminary experimental work was initiated with the pure Al system for the establishment of a stabilized non-contact working condition, and further adapted to the semiconductor-off-grade Si system. A commercialized software such as Opera-3D was utilized in order to simulate electromagnetic pressure and Joule heating. In order to evaluate the meniscus shape of the molten melts, shape parameter was used throughout the research. A segmented graphite crucible, which was attached at the upper part of the cold crucible, was introduced to enhance significantly the heating efficiency of Si melt keeping non-contact condition during continuous melting and casting processes.

• 대한치과보철학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.421-439
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• 2003

Statement of problem : It is difficult to obtain a good titanium casting body using the traditional sprue design because of high melting point of Ti, and the low fluidity and high reactivity of molten Ti. Purpose : A new sprue design for titanium casting bodies needs more trial and error. In order to decrease the number of trial and error, computer simulation(MAGMASOFT, Magmasoft Giessereitechnologie GmbH, Achen, Germany) was used to optimize sprue design in U-shaped implant superstructures. Material and method : Five kinds of sprue were examined for the design of the sprue former for titanium casting: Sprue design A(sprue length 4 mm, rectangular shape, 4 sprues), Sprue design B(sprue length 4 mm. round shape. radius 2 mm, 7 sprues), Sprue design C (sprue length 2 mm, round shape, radius 2 mm, 7 sprues). Sprue design D (sprue length 2 mm, cone shape, large radius 3mm. small radius 2mm, 7 sprues), and Sprue design E( sprue length 2 mm. one unit channel shape). Sprue design F(sprue length 2mm, one unit channel shape) was also examined for the design of the customized sprue former in the Biotan system(Schutz Dental Gmbh, Germany). The casting bodies were taken in Sprue design A, Sprue design D, Sprue design E, and Sprue design F in the Biotan casting system. The numerically predicted defects were compared with the experimental dental castings by the radiographic and sectional view observations. Results : 1. According to the result of computer simulation, turbulence during mold filling was decreased in the sequence of Sprue design F, Sprue design E, Sprue design D, Sprue design C, Sprue design B, and Sprue design A. 2. The calculated solidification time contours indicate that hot spot was moved from the casting body to the sprue button in the sequence of Sprue design A, Sprue design B, Sprue design C, Sprue design D, and Sprue design E. The filling pattern of Sprue design F was similar to that of Sprue design E. 3 The predicted filling pattern shows that less turbulence was found in the customized sprue former than in the standard sprue former. 4. According to the results of the radiographic and cross sectional observations, casting defects less than 1mm were found at the center of a casting body with Sprue design E and Sprue design F. However, larger casting defects of 4mm were found in a casting with Sprue design A. 5. The predicted casting porosity was similar to that of the real casting. Conclusion : One unit channel-type and customized sprue former can be recommended. Further research and developement of various sprue designs using computer simulation in necessary to optimize casting design, in order to reduce the formation of casting defects in implant titanuim super-structures.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제41권2호
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• pp.132-138
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• 2021

본 연구에서는 16t/h 저주파 유도 용해로에서 주철의 용해 시, 생압고철(Press Scrap)과 파쇄고철(Shredded Scrap)을 사용함에 따른 에너지 원단위(Power Basic Unit)를 비교하였다. 생압고철 대신 파쇄고철을 장입하면, 에너지 원단위가 약 5% 향상되는 것으로 확인되었다. 고철의 형상, 크기에 따른 에너지 측면 특징과 용해로 크기의 영향을 고찰하였다. 마지막으로 본 기술의 활용성을 제고하기 위한 전략을 제안하였다.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제41권4호
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• pp.342-348
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• 2021

거의 모든 철계 주조공장은 생압고철 (press scrap)을 주 장입재로 사용한다. 본 연구에서는 생압고철의 형상, 크기를 최적화하여 용해에너지를 절감하고자 하였다. 주조공장 두 곳의 3t/h 중주파 유도용해로를 활용하여 실험하였다. 개선 조건의 경우, 초기 장입 시에는 맞춤형 생압고철을 사용하였고, 추가 장입 시에는 소형 생압고철을 사용하였다. 개선 조건의 에너지 절감 효과를 높이기 위해, 회수철 표면의 청정화 공정을 강화하여 실시하였다. 개선 조건에 의한 용해에너지 원단위 (melting energy basic unit) 절감률은 두 주조공장에서 각각 23.3, 23.9%였고, 거의 유사하였다. 원단위 수준이 다른 두 곳의 주조공장 모두에서 개선 조건은 매우 효과적이었다. 개선 조건의 에너지 절감 원리 및 경제적 효과를 기술하였다.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제12권4호
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• pp.1565-1574
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• 2011

다이캐스팅 스케줄링은 각 쉬프트마다 생산되는 주조제품의 개수를 결정하여 주어진 성능지수를 최적화하는 작업이다. 본 논문은 다이캐스팅 스케줄을 실제 주조공정에 적용할 때 불량주물 등의 이유로 발생하는 결품을 방지하는 새로운 기법을 제안한다. 선형계획법으로 모델링된 기존의 다이캐스팅 스케줄링은 용탕에 대한 용융로의 평균효율을 최대로 하지만 주조공정에서 불량품이 발생하는 문제에는 대처하지 못한다. 제안된 기법에서는 이전 쉬프트에서 불량주물이 발생하는 경우, 이를 대체할 수 있도록 현재 쉬프트에서 주조공정이 끝나고 남은 용탕의 잔여량을 이용하여 추가로 생산한다. 이 방법은 이미 최적화된 투입 용탕의 양이나 스케줄링 결과를 변경하지 않고도 불량이 발생한 주조제품의 생산량을 최대한 보상할 수 있는 장점을 지닌다. 사례 연구를 통하여 새로 제안된 기법의 우수성과 응용 가능성을 검증한다.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.24-31
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• 2016

CD4MCU duplex stainless steel with gadolinium was fabricated as a neutron absorbing material by the air induction melting method. The gadolinium formed intermetallic compounds of Cu-Gd-Fe. There were no significant differences in hardness or ultimate tensile strength between experimental alloys. With the addition of gadolinium the yield strength of the cast alloy significantly increased, from $478.8{\pm}11.6$ to $514.2{\pm}29.9MPa$, whereas elongation of the cast alloy decreased with the addition of gadolinium, from $26.0{\pm}7.1$ to $7.0{\pm}2.5%$ due to the formation of gadolinium based intermetallic compounds.

• 한국주조공학회지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.471-479
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• 1994

Al-2%Si-2%Mg alloy containing SiC particle in 20, $70{\mu}m$ were prepared by mean of squeeze casting with various pressure 50, 100, 150 and 220MPa respectively. The specimens were made by casting into $50{\Phi}{\times}100{\ell}$ mold under various squeeze conditions(pressures, pressurizing temperature, particle sizes). Mechanical properties(hardness, tensile strength, elongation and wear characteristics) were evaluated at room temperature with those various fabrication factors. It became feasible to make favorable Al-SiCp composite free from casting defects by the injection of Ar gas during melting and 100MPa pressure squeeze casting. However, pressure of 50MPa was not sufficient to avoid completely porosity formation as a result of precessing and shrinkage during solidification. As the particle size is smaller and the squeeze pressure is higher, the hardness and tensile strength at room temperature are higher. Cell size became smaller gradually with increase of squeeze pressure. With increase of squeeze pressure(MPa), wear behaviors of those composites were changed from adhesive into abrasive wear, and the tendency of above behavior became outstanding with increasing sliding speed. The chemical reaction(4Al＋3SiC${\rightarrow}$$Al_4C_3+3Si$) is more accelerated at interface between SiCp and matrix with increase of squeeze pressure. Therefore $Al_4C_3$ intercompound and Si peak intensity is increased at interface.

• 한국콘텐츠학회논문지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.293-301
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• 2011

치과보철물의 소재는 생물 화학적, 물리적 안정성을 위하여 우수한 생체친화성이 요구된다. 그래서 본 연구에서는 새로운 기술인 레이저 선택용융 가공법으로 제작된 Co-Cr합금(SC시편), Ti합금(ST시편)을 일반적으로 사용되는 주조법으로 제작된 Co-Cr합금(CC시편), Ni-Cr합금(CN시편)과 비교분석하여 기계적 특성과 생물학적 안정성 평가를 실시하였다. 기계적 특성 평가를 위하여 인장시험을 통한 탄성계수를 측정하였다. 그리고 생물학적 안정성 평가를 위하여 유사체액(lactic acid-NaCl solution)을 이용한 용출물질 분석과 용출배지를 이용한 세포독성을 관찰하였다. 그 결과 레이저 선택용융 가공법으로 제작한 Co-Cr 합금이 주조법으로 제작한 Co-Cr합금보다 탄성계수가 높게 나타났다. 그리고 용출물질 분석과 세포독성 평가에서 레이저 선택용융 가공법으로 제작한 Co-Cr합금의 생물학적 안정성이 양호한 것으로 평가되었다. 결과에 의하여 레이저 선택용융 가공법으로 제작한 합금이 치과보철물 제작을 위한 합금으로 적용할 수 있는 것으로 판단된다.