Casting simulation it is a process integrated in the die design.
After the developing of the gate system, this is simulated with the help of the simulation software, through an iterative process which begin with approximate and quick simulations of the first draft and then it improves with the aim to reduce expected defects and production wastes.
The simulations are carry out even if you want to find and solve production problems by changing existing dies of other manufacturers or also as simple consultancy service to foundries. We use the FLOW-3D software, produced by the American Flow-Science.
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