Metal Casting Solidification Time Calculator (Chvorinov)

Calculate total solidification time, modulus of casting (V/A ratio), mold thermal constant, and progressive solidification order per Chvorinov's Rule.

Casting Geometry & Modulus

Casting Volume V (in³ or cm³):

Cooling Surface Area A (in² or cm²):

Dimension Units:

Molding Media & Cast Alloy

Alloy & Mold Combination Preset:

Mold Constant B (min/in²):

Chvorinov Exponent n: Theoretically 2.0 for sand molds

Solidification Time & Geometric Modulus

Total Solidification Time (ts):

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— seconds

Casting Geometric Modulus (Mc = V/A):

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— mm

Required Feeder Modulus (Mr ≥ 1.2 Mc):

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Estimated Casting Weight:

— lbs

Thermal Shrinkage & Defect Assessment:

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Metal Casting Solidification Time Calculator (Chvorinov)

Casting Geometry & Modulus

Molding Media & Cast Alloy

Solidification Time & Geometric Modulus

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