Vertical Gating Formula

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Vertical Gating is used to control mould filling process. Check FAQs
VG=VCVTSACasting
VG - Vertical Gating?VC - Volume of Casting?VT - Volume?SACasting - Surface Area Of Casting?

Vertical Gating Example

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Here is how the Vertical Gating equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Vertical Gating equation looks like.

0.0132Edit=1.25Edit63Edit1.5Edit
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Vertical Gating Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Vertical Gating?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
VG=VCVTSACasting
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
VG=1.25631.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
VG=1.25631.5
Next Step Evaluate
VG=0.0132275132275132s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
VG=0.0132s

Vertical Gating Formula Elements

Variables
Vertical Gating
Vertical Gating is used to control mould filling process.
Symbol: VG
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume of Casting
Volume of Casting is the volume of liquid metal undergoing casting.
Symbol: VC
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Volume
Volume is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies or that is enclosed within a container.
Symbol: VT
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Surface Area Of Casting
Surface Area Of Casting is the surface area of liquid metal undergoing casting.
Symbol: SACasting
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Casting category

​Go Bottom Gating
Tbg=Aratio2ac2(l-l-hc)
​Go Caine's Formula
X=SACastingVRSARiserVC
​Go Shape Factor
SF=LC+WCTC
​Go Solidification Time
T=ST(VCSACasting)2

How to Evaluate Vertical Gating?

Vertical Gating evaluator uses Vertical Gating = Volume of Casting/(Volume*Surface Area Of Casting) to evaluate the Vertical Gating, Vertical Gating is used to fill the moulds in metal casting. Vertical Gating is denoted by VG symbol.

How to evaluate Vertical Gating using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Vertical Gating, enter Volume of Casting (VC), Volume (VT) & Surface Area Of Casting (SACasting) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Vertical Gating

What is the formula to find Vertical Gating?
The formula of Vertical Gating is expressed as Vertical Gating = Volume of Casting/(Volume*Surface Area Of Casting). Here is an example- 0.013228 = 1.25/(63*1.5).
How to calculate Vertical Gating?
With Volume of Casting (VC), Volume (VT) & Surface Area Of Casting (SACasting) we can find Vertical Gating using the formula - Vertical Gating = Volume of Casting/(Volume*Surface Area Of Casting).
Can the Vertical Gating be negative?
No, the Vertical Gating, measured in Time cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Vertical Gating?
Vertical Gating is usually measured using the Second[s] for Time. Millisecond[s], Microsecond[s], Nanosecond[s] are the few other units in which Vertical Gating can be measured.
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