ESI Releases Updated Casting Simulation Suite

By DE Editors

ESI Group has announced the latest release of its Casting Simulation Suite, including ProCAST and QuikCAST. The suite provides a predictive evaluation of the entire casting process,  including filling and solidification defects, microstructural changes and part distortion. It enables rapid visualization of the effects of design changes for cast parts, to aid in decision making from an early stage of the manufacturing process.

The new release includes a new user environment, with a modeler that reduces preparation time, a new interface and enhanced automatic assembly. Also, the first release of the new pre-processor,  Visual-Cast, provides set-up of process conditions straight onto the CAD topology instead of onto the meshing. This version of the Casting Simulation Suite also provides an advisor to assist in computing the mechanical properties of aluminum after age hardening treatment for parts like wheels, suspension components, cylinder heads and engine blocks.

To ensure sound castings, major functionalities like core gassing,  oxide particles tracing and prediction of burn-on and mold penetration have been implemented. In addition, includes improvements in centrifugal casting modeling and in the prediction of micro-porosity.

ESI also distributes a filling system design tool called SALSA 3D,  developed in conjunction with CTIF, a French casting research center. The solution helps calculate and size gating and running systems for the High Pressure Die Casting process. It assists in designing gates,  runners and overflows by controlling the maximum gate velocity and thickness based on the available pressure machine.

For more information, visit ESI Group.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.