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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Control Systems

Background:

  • Accurate temperature control is critical in aluminum alloy casting to prevent defects and ensure uniformity.
  • Non-uniform temperatures lead to microstructure defects and increased defect ratios in cast parts.
  • Existing methods may struggle with the nonlinearity and coupling inherent in casting processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an optimized temperature control model for aluminum alloy casting.
  • To integrate a cloud model with a PID system for quantitative uncertainty evaluation.
  • To improve the stability and controllability of the casting process.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a nonlinear mathematical model for the aluminum alloy solidification process.
  • Integrated interfacial heat transfer coefficient with mold structure for a temperature-structure model.
  • Employed a cloud model with a Proportion-Integral-Differential (PID) control system for uncertainty conversion.
  • Utilized cloud inference engine for PID output based on temperature error and rate.

Main Results:

  • The cloud model-PID system demonstrated lower temperature errors compared to manual operation and traditional PID control.
  • Experimental validation on a customized platform confirmed the superiority of the proposed control algorithm.
  • The cloud model exhibited enhanced stability and controllability in temperature regulation during casting.

Conclusions:

  • The developed cloud model integrated with PID control offers superior performance for aluminum alloy casting temperature control.
  • This approach effectively manages uncertainty and improves product quality.
  • The findings pave the way for more reliable and efficient casting processes.