A genetic algorithm for optimizing gravity die casting's heat transfer coefficients

►A simple but novel genetic algorithm for the purpose of achieving uniform solidification in a die casting thermal control problem. ► To mitigate computational complexity, the Medial Axis skeleton of the casting geometry was computed to reduce the dimension of the problem. ► A trivial geometry was used for as a case study. Empirical results showed minimal temperature difference was achieved through GA within a reasonable time frame.