Attached below, you will find the list of softwares for casting simulation - an extract from my Master's thesis. 2018-06-05 13-23-37AS34598178con tent1.png. A casting simulation is a 3D model, which simulates the entire casting process. CIREX has used the same simulation software for many years and has built up considerable practical experience and knowledge. Casting simulations provide a high degree of process certainty, prevent technical problems and ensure that a project does not encounter delays. NetLogo - an open-source multi-agent simulation software. Ns-3 - an open-source network simulator. OpenFOAM - open-source software used for computational fluid dynamics (or CFD). OpenEaagles - multi-platform simulation framework to prototype and build simulation applications. OpenModelica - an open source modeling environment based on Modelica. Simulation and Visualisation Simulate and analyze the design on the host. Marek Va sut Open-Source tools for FPGA development. IceStorm demo part 4.
Simulation of the foundry process is an excellent tool to use in the early stages of the design phase of a new component. Casting simulation is primarily used to optimize process parameters at casting in terms of how mould filling and solidification behaves in order to minimize defects.
Cause
Using casting simulation helps the mechanical designer to evaluate the probability to produce the cast component without to severe defects in areas with high loads. Directional solidification is a buzzword i.e. explanation on how the liquid metal front solidifies towards the final parts throughout the casting. Casting simulation software is designed upon thermophysical data and adopted to simulate the solidification of liquid melt. The software has material data for hundreds of different alloys and mould materials with properties starting way above solidification temperature. Many of the data is obtained empirically.
Simulation can give information on isolated volumes that solidifies last and areas that can cause defects. The designer can get feed back to suitable changes for the cast component. For the foundry it is possible to examine how the methoding, i.e. how the gating system is filling the cavity and how feeders (extra material) can fill the last solidifying areas.
Method
To perform a simulation, a 3D CAD-model is needed in a suitable format readable in SolidWorks or IronCAD. The CAD-model is then scaled to compensate for the shrinkage taken place during cooling. Gating system is created, and the file is uploaded to a simulation software. The simulation is carried out on a PC on which the software for simulation is installed..
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Deliveries
Results from simulation is compiled in a Power Point presentation showing films and pictures followed by comments. Written report can be delivered upon demand.
Ordering
Please order via the contact persons listed below
Facts
Service
Simulation of cast metal components
Innovation area
Lightweight solutions, Production and manufacturing
Delivery time
Delivery time varies depending of the extent of the simulation, but estimated delivery time is always stated in the quotation.
Preparations
A CAD-model of the suggested gating system must be designed to be able to estimate how extensive a simulation will be.
Contact person
Casting Simulation Open Source Software
Sten Farre
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Contact person
Metal Casting Simulation
Roger Svenningsson
Free Casting Simulation Software
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