Casting Solidification Calculator

Calculate solidification time using Chvorinov's rule, riser sizing, and shrinkage volume for metal casting.

Volume of the casting.
cm³
Total surface area of the casting.
cm²
Material/mold constant. Sand-steel: 3-10, Sand-aluminum: 1.5-3 min/cm².
min/cm²
Volumetric shrinkage. Steel: 3%, Cast iron: 1.5%, Aluminum: 7%.
%

Results

Casting Modulus V/A-cm
Solidification Time-min
Shrinkage Volume-cm³
Min Riser Volume-cm³
References: ASM — Casting Design; Heine — Principles of Metal Casting