消失模铸造技术在中国的发展概况.pdfVIP

An Overview of Lost Foam Casting Technology Development in China 消失模铸造技术在中国的发展概况 D. Sun Ashland Performance Materials, Dublin, Ohio Copyright 2007 American Foundry Society ABSTRACT 摘自美国铸造协会 China has had an unprecedented economic boom within the foundry industry in the past two decades. Lost foam casting technology has gained increasing popularity during this time. In China, about two hundred foundries have lost foam casting operations with total annual casting production of approximately 300,000 tons in 2006. This paper reviews the current lost foam casting industry in China with discussions of market size, castings produced, government support, investor s outlook, and cost analysis. Moreover, this paper provides insight on lost foam technology development in China with particular emphasis on its advantages in iron casting. Advancement in equipment design and innovation, tooling design and manufacturing, consumables, and processing control are discussed from a technology perspective. Challenges and opportunities for lost foam technology development in China are also discussed. 在过去的二十年期间，中国的铸造工业得到空前的繁荣发展。 消失模铸造技术在这段时间已经广泛流行。在 2006年，中国大约200家铸造厂已经应用消失模铸造技术，每年能够生产大约300，000 吨的铸件。 这篇文 章从市场大小，铸件生产，政府支持，投资前景及成本分析等几个方面分析了中国消失模铸造业的状况。 而且， 这篇文章还特别强调消失模技术应用在铸铁件上的优势。通过在设备设计和革新，制模设计和制造，材料消耗， 及工艺控制等方面的改进，这一技术视角来讨论。 同时，相对于中国的消失模铸造技术开发的挑战与机遇也被 列入讨论之中。 INTRODUCTION 引言 China is the largest casting producer in the world and manufactured 24.4 million metric tons of castings in 2006. However, little is known about the development of casting technology in China. As an ambitious developing country, China has been eagerly developing modern technologies in all industries. China s foundry industry is active in adopting new processes in order to catch up with, or lead the advancement of, casting technology. Lost foam casting process has been perceived as clean casting technology in China. This