Design method of electromagnetic field applied to Al-alloy electromagnetic casting

The electromagnetic pump imposes the electromagnetic motive force (Lorentz force) on the liquid metal directly and makes it move along the definite direction by using the function of electric current and magnetic field in the conducting fluid. Compared with the traditional die casting, the system of counter-gravity casting can effectively control the speed of filling to make Al-alloy liquid fill steadily by adjusting controlled-current. So the foundry defects can be decreased or avoided effectively by this system. Based on the theory of electromagnetic pump, the design method of electromagnetic field in electromagnetic pump was investigated emphatically. The rule of magnetic induction intensity B influenced by the divided electromagnet airgap's size was founded. Furthermore, the empirical formula of magnetic induction intensity B in a magnetic airgap for an open magnet in the saturated state was deduced by mathematics regression analysis. Counter-gravity casting applied to the Al-alloy electromagnetic filling was developed with this method. Besides, the electromagnetism filling counter-gravity casting process of the turbo-charge blade wheel was also fixed. The eligibility rate of blade wheel produced by such technique can be increased to 98%. The casts have compact structure and excellent capability.