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Numerical Simulation and Optimization of Furnace Roll Casting Production Technology.
Martina Bašistová1, Filip Radkovský1, Petr Lichý1
1Department of Metallurgical Technologies, Faculty of Materials Science and Technology, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, 17. Listopadu 2172/15, 708 00 Ostrava, Czech Republic.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 11, 2025
Summary
This study explored cast iron and steel for furnace rolls, finding GJS-500-7 cast iron superior due to its durability, low defects, and cost-effectiveness, replacing traditional welded rolls.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Metallurgical Engineering
Background:
- Welded furnace rolls exhibit limited durability and frequent cracking, necessitating improved manufacturing alternatives.
- Increasing demands for high-quality, durable industrial components drive innovation in material selection and production methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate steel and cast iron as alternatives to welded furnace rolls.
- To identify a cost-effective and durable material for cast furnace roll production.
- To optimize the casting process for enhanced furnace roll quality.
Main Methods:
- Material property analysis focusing on mechanical strength, wear resistance, and production economics.
- Advanced simulation using Magmasoft 6.0 for casting, solidification, and cooling processes.
- Comparative assessment of steel alloys (GS-34CrMo4, GS-20Mn5) and GJS-500-7 cast iron.
Main Results:
- Steel alloys demonstrated significant shrinkage and porosity issues, even with advanced casting techniques.
- GJS-500-7 cast iron exhibited minimal defects and low shrinkage, indicating superior castability and suitability for furnace rolls.
- Defects in GJS-500-7 were localized in non-critical areas, preserving functional integrity.
Conclusions:
- GJS-500-7 cast iron is the optimal material for furnace rolls, offering excellent thermal resistance, castability, and low porosity.
- The optimized casting process using GJS-500-7 provides a cost-effective solution with improved product quality.
- This material substitution and process optimization opens new manufacturing avenues for the producer.
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