Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue Formula

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Metal Head at Top Section is the length of molten metal that accumulates at the top of the sprue, which is the vertical passage through which molten metal is poured into a mold during casting. Check FAQs
ht=hc(AAt)2
ht - Metal Head at Top Section?hc - Head at Choke Section?A - Area of Sprue in Choke Section?At - Area at Top Section?

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9.9962Edit=7Edit(16.73Edit14Edit)2
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Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
ht=hc(AAt)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
ht=7cm(16.73cm²14cm²)2
Next Step Convert Units
ht=0.07m(0.00170.0014)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
ht=0.07(0.00170.0014)2
Next Step Evaluate
ht=0.09996175m
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
ht=9.996175cm
LAST Step Rounding Answer
ht=9.9962cm

Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue Formula Elements

Variables
Metal Head at Top Section
Metal Head at Top Section is the length of molten metal that accumulates at the top of the sprue, which is the vertical passage through which molten metal is poured into a mold during casting.
Symbol: ht
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Head at Choke Section
Head at Choke Section is the vertical height of molten metal above the narrowest point (choke) in the gating system of a casting, crucial for ensuring proper flow and filling of the mold cavity.
Symbol: hc
Measurement: LengthUnit: cm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Sprue in Choke Section
Area of Sprue in Choke Section is the area at that part of Sprue where it runs full of metal.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area at Top Section
Area at Top Section is the surface area at the uppermost part of a component or structure.
Symbol: At
Measurement: AreaUnit: cm²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Sprue category

​Go Area at Top Section of Sprue
At=Ahcht
​Go Area at Choke Section of Sprue
A=Aththc
​Go Metal Head at Choke Section of Sprue
hc=ht(AtA)2

How to Evaluate Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue?

Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue evaluator uses Metal Head at Top Section = Head at Choke Section*(Area of Sprue in Choke Section/Area at Top Section)^2 to evaluate the Metal Head at Top Section, Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue the vertical distance between the surface of the molten metal in the pouring basin or ladle and the top section of the sprue. It is a critical parameter that determines the pressure and flow rate of the molten metal into the sprue and subsequently into the mold cavity. Metal Head at Top Section is denoted by ht symbol.

How to evaluate Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue, enter Head at Choke Section (hc), Area of Sprue in Choke Section (A) & Area at Top Section (At) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue

What is the formula to find Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue?
The formula of Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue is expressed as Metal Head at Top Section = Head at Choke Section*(Area of Sprue in Choke Section/Area at Top Section)^2. Here is an example- 999.6175 = 0.07*(0.001673/0.0014)^2.
How to calculate Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue?
With Head at Choke Section (hc), Area of Sprue in Choke Section (A) & Area at Top Section (At) we can find Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue using the formula - Metal Head at Top Section = Head at Choke Section*(Area of Sprue in Choke Section/Area at Top Section)^2.
Can the Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue be negative?
No, the Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue?
Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue is usually measured using the Centimeter[cm] for Length. Meter[cm], Millimeter[cm], Kilometer[cm] are the few other units in which Metal Head at Top Section of Sprue can be measured.
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