![Approach1X.jpg (16401 bytes)](images/Approach1XA.jpg) |
Chill Block on
the Foot |
![Solid1x.jpg (15186 bytes)](images/Solid1x.jpg) |
Solidification
Model |
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Approach A --
Chill Block on the Foot |
- In Approach A, a chill block is placed on the foot of the plate
to prevent a hot spot.
- But computer solidification modeling showed that the chill block
pushes the hot spot into the arm of the plate where shrinkage will occur.
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