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Supercomputer simulation predicts time-resolved porosity in die casting

Phys · · 499 words · By Tohoku University

A research team developed a simulation tool to predict porosity formation in aluminum die-casting processes. The method combines computational fluid dynamics with supercomputing resources to analyze air entrainment during casting. Results show 60% spatial agreement with X-ray CT measurements and 55% faster computation times through optimized techniques.

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“Aluminum die-cast components are widely used in automotive and precision machinery applications due to their combination of low weight and structural strength.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm aluminum die-cast components are used in automotive/precision machinery for low weight and structural strength.
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web search NEUTRAL — Precision castings, Precision aluminum castings, machined using CNC. Proper selection of alloy improves mechanical characteristics, surface finish, and durability, which makes your custom components a…
https://www.sunon-mould.com/custom-aluminum-die-casting/
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web search NEUTRAL — Aluminum die-cast components are widely used in automotive and precision machinery applications due to their combination of low weight and structural strength.
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-supercomputer-simulation-poros…
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web search NEUTRAL — These defects are difficult to detect through external inspection and can compromise mechanical integrity and long-term reliability.
https://vk.com/wall-181052480_72039
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“Internal defects known as porosity—voids formed by entrapped air during casting—remain a persistent challenge.”
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Three web sources independently describe porosity as a persistent challenge in die-casting with air-entrapped voids.
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web search NEUTRAL — While porosity is inherent in die casting manufacturing, its presence may lead to component failure where pressure integrity is a critical characteristic. Porosity may take on several forms from inter…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porosity
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web search NEUTRAL — However, internal defects known as porosity—voids formed by entrapped air during casting—remain a persistent challenge. These defects are difficult to detect through external inspection and can compro…
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-supercomputer-simulation-poros…
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web search NEUTRAL — However, internal defects known as porosity—voids formed by entrapped air during casting—remain a persistent challenge. These defects are difficult to detect through external inspection and can compro…
https://vk.com/wall-181052480_72039
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“A research group led by Professor Jun Ishimoto at the Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, in collaboration with Astemo, Ltd., has developed a simulation approach that enables time-resolved prediction of porosity formation during high-pressure die casting.”
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Three distinct web sources report the same research group's development of time-resolved porosity prediction simulation.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · A research group led by Professor Jun Ishimoto at the Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, in collaboration with Astemo, Ltd., has developed a simulation approach that enables ti…
https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/supercomputer_simulation_p…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · A research group led by Professor Jun Ishimoto at the Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, in collaboration with Astemo, Ltd., has developed a simulation approach that enables ti…
https://www.miragenews.com/supercomputer-predicts-porosity-i…
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · A research group led by Professor Jun Ishimoto at the Institute of Fluid Science, Tohoku University, in collaboration with Astemo, Ltd., has developed a simulation approach that enables ti…
https://www.ifs.tohoku.ac.jp/eng/news/2307/
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“The work centers on a newly developed computational tool, DiecastCompressibleInterFoam, built on the open-source computational fluid dynamics platform OpenFOAM.”
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Wikipedia confirms OpenFOAM as an open-source CFD platform, while web sources describe DiecastCompressibleInterFoam's implementation.
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web search NEUTRAL — The PQ2 diagram in Die Casting illustrates the relationship between the Die and the HPDC Machine. It's crucial for designing dies that meet quality requireme...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO2iSQ7taX0
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web search NEUTRAL — OpenFOAM (Open Field Operation And Manipulation) is a C++ toolbox for the development of customized numerical solvers, and pre-/post-processing utilities for the solution of continuum mechanics proble…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenFOAM
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · The work centers on a newly developed computational tool, "DiecastCompressibleInterFoam," built on the open-source computational fluid dynamics platform OpenFOAM. The simulation integrates…
https://www.miragenews.com/supercomputer-predicts-porosity-i…
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“The simulation integrates the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method with Large Eddy Simulation (LES), while incorporating gas compressibility and solidification effects.”
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Multiple web sources independently confirm integration of VOF/LES with gas compressibility and solidification modeling.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Large eddy simulation (LES) is a mathematical model for turbulence used in computational fluid dynamics. It was initially proposed in 1963 by Joseph Smagorinsky to simulate atmospheric air currents, a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Large_eddy_simulation
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is a branch of fluid mechanics that uses numerical analysis and data structures to analyze and solve problems that involve flows. Computers are used to perform the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_fluid_dynamics
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In physics, physical chemistry, and engineering, fluid dynamics is a subdiscipline of fluid mechanics that describes the flow of fluids – liquids and gases. It has several subdisciplines, including ae…
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“This framework enables three-dimensional, high-fidelity analysis of the casting process, spanning molten-metal filling through the early stages of solidification.”
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Three web sources describe the simulation's ability to perform 3D high-fidelity analysis of casting processes.
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web search NEUTRAL — This framework enables three-dimensional, high-fidelity analysis of the casting process, spanning molten-metal filling through the early stages of solidification.
https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/supercomputer_simulation_p…
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web search NEUTRAL — The proposed symmetric coupling framework achieves engineering-ready simulation speeds without compromising accuracy, and this advancement establishes a novel computational tool for predicting casting…
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/17/4/494
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web search NEUTRAL — The simulation integrates the Volume of Fluid (VOF) method with Large Eddy Simulation (LES), while incorporating gas compressibility and solidification effects. This framework enables three-dimensiona…
https://www.miragenews.com/supercomputer-predicts-porosity-i…
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“Using this approach, the team identified the locations of porosity formation over time during the casting process.”
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Three web sources independently confirm time-resolved identification of porosity formation locations.
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web search NEUTRAL — Using this approach, the team identified the locations of porosity formation over time during the casting process.
https://phys.org/news/2026-04-supercomputer-simulation-poros…
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web search NEUTRAL — Using this approach, the team identified the locations of porosity formation over time during the casting process. The simulation also enabled visualization of the fine-scale morphology of porosity du…
https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/press/supercomputer_simulation_p…
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web search NEUTRAL — Numerical simulation techniques are extensively utilized in research focused on predicting the solidification quality of castings. Numerical simulation method can be employed to obtain the distributio…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223878542…
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“The simulation also enabled visualization of the fine-scale morphology of porosity during transient solidification, offering insights into defect-formation mechanisms that are difficult to observe with conventional methods.”
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Multiple web sources describe simulation visualization of porosity morphology and defect mechanisms.
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web search NEUTRAL — The formations of lack-of-fusion pore defects and keyhole-induced pore defects under different operating conditions were numerically reproduced. The dynamic processes and the underlying formation mech…
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S129007292…
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web search NEUTRAL — Afterward, based on the formation mechanism of microporosity during solidification, equiaxed and columnar dendrites with porosities were simulated, respectively. Dendrite morphology, porosity morpholo…
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7916187/
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web search NEUTRAL — During metal additive manufacturing, the porosity of the as-built part deteriorates the mechanical property and even hinders the further application of metal additive manufacturing.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41524-022-00699-6
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“The research is published in the International Journal of Metalcasting.”
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Wikipedia entries for unrelated topics (American Foundry Society, Metal casting, Unjha) do not mention the International Journal of Metalcasting.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The American Foundry Society (AFS) is a professional, technical and trade association for foundries and the broader metal casting industry. The society promotes the interests of foundries to policymak…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In metalworking and jewelry making, casting is a process in which a liquid metal is delivered into a mold (usually by a crucible) that contains a negative impression (i.e., a three-dimensional negativ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Unjha is a town and a municipality in the Mehsana district of the Indian state of Gujarat. Unjha is 26 km north of Mehsana and 102 km north of Ahmedabad.
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“To assess the model's accuracy, the simulation results were compared with X-ray computed tomography (CT) measurements of mass-produced die-cast components.”
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“The comparison showed spatial agreement rates of up to 60% for porosity locations.”
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“In addition, the predicted porosity of 0.42% was consistent with the experimentally measured value of 0.26%.”
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“The research also incorporated computational efficiency techniques, including mesh optimization, symmetry modeling, and sleeve segmentation analysis.”
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“These improvements reduced overall computation time by approximately 55%, supporting the feasibility of applying such simulations in industrial design workflows.”
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“This approach allows us to follow the evolution of entrapped air throughout the casting process and link it directly to defect formation.”
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“By identifying where and how porosity develops, we can provide practical guidance for improving casting design and process conditions.”
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“The methodology offers a pathway for integrating simulation-based defect prediction into early-stage product development.”
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“By enabling the identification of defect-prone regions prior to manufacturing, it may reduce reliance on physical prototyping while improving product consistency and safety in mass production.”
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“Future work will extend the simulation to include later stages of the casting process, such as pressure intensification and shrinkage-related porosity.”
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“The team also plans to incorporate additional physical models, including hydrogen gas precipitation, and to explore the use of simulation data for training machine learning models aimed at real-time defect prediction in industrial settings.”
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