In particular, as castings solidify the solid is less dense than the liquid and so the shrinkage associated with this transition must be managed through clever casting design. Contact the solidification modeling technicians at Northern Stainless today for a quality, accurate metal casting. Casting the near final shape is more difficult since it means that we must manage the solidification of a complex geometry designed for the final function. Each processing condition was simulated using the MAGMAsoft and the simulation results were determined from each location. Once the kinks are worked out in MAGMASOFT, the pattern goes straight to casting development – efficiency at its finest. Carefully controlled casting experiments were conducted under 8 different casting conditions and the mechanical properties were experimentally determined at different locations in complex magnesium casting. Solidification modeling avoids the time (and money) consuming trial-and-error process associated with prototyping and casting. When using solidification modeling, there is no guesswork for the actual casting. Ongoing production costs are also reduced by optimizing contact sizes, yield and rework. Start-up costs are diminished and lead times are shortened. With Magmasoft 5.4 Magma supports the optimization of the casting quality for all process steps, from the dosing of the melt in the shot chamber, the shot profile, the spraying process to the heat. Northern Stainless uses solidification modeling to cut both time and cost from the initial quote to final product delivery. A 3-D model replaces a physical piece, eliminating the manufacturing cost and time of making actual casting. By running a casting simulation, there is no need for the traditional prototyping phase. Solidification modeling is intended to optimize every step of metal casting. Analysis is then used to optimize the gating design and recommend casting design improvements when allowed. A 3-D model of the pattern or part is created and simulations are run to find potential problems, of which porosity level, turbulence in the gating system an air entrapment are just a few.
#Complex casting magmasoft software#
MAGMASOFT is solidification modeling software designed to optimize the casting process by simulating it on a computer. Casting process optimization ensures we get as accurate a casting as possible as fast as possible. Solidification modeling through MAGMASOFT addresses both.
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Getting an accurate casting to the customer in an expeditious manner is just as important.
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Casting to customer specifications is only half of the discussion, though. A sound casting yields a satisfied customer. Building an accurate pattern is the first step to a dimensionally sound casting.