Use of Computers in Mold Design,

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Abstract:

This paper presents efforts to determine a system to evaluate mold designs using computer simulations. Although the report describes the mold design for a thin-walled uranium hemisphere, the system is applicable to virtually any shape mold.

Author(s):
Keenan, Robert E., Jr. ; Erickson, William C.
Author Organization(s):
LOS ALAMOS SCIENTIFIC LAB N MEX
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN, *MOLDS(FORMS), COMPUTER PROGRAMS, COST ANALYSIS, SOLIDIFICATION, COOLING, NODES, RADIOGRAPHY, URANIUM, CASTINGS, PRECIOUS METALS, HEMISPHERICAL SHELLS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fabrication Metallurgy, Computer Programming and Software, Computer Hardware
Keyword(s):
Cinda 3G computer program
Report Date:
1978 Jun 01