Progress in Simulation of Solidification Microstructure Based on Cellular Automata Method

Cellular automata method is an effective method for the simulation of metal solidification microstructure, and the current research hotspot. It has broad prospects for application. The difference between cellular automata method and phase field method was contrasted. In recent years, research situation of simulation of solidification microstructure in China and abroad by the cellular automata was summarized. At present the main problems to resolve were analyzed and the future directions of research were also pointed out.