AutoCAST
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AutoCAST is a software program for casting methods design, simulation and optimization. It uses geometric reasoning for automating the design of casting methods elements – cores, mold cavity layout, feeders, feedaids and gating channels. Fast and intelligent simulation technology is employed to visualize mold filling and casting solidification in near-real time. Foundry engineers can quickly import a 3D model of cast part, create methods elements, simulate the casting, predict internal defects (like shrinkage porosity and sand inclusion), and modify the methods design to improve quality and yield. Product designers can improve the casting design for manufacturability by minor modifications, such as fillets at junctions.[1] This enables better compatibility between part requirements and process capability, leading to zero defects.[2]
Applications
The latest version AutoCAST-X incorporates many new innovations, including part thickness analysis, multi-cavity mold layout, multi-neck feeder design, vector element method for solidification simulation,[3] automatic optimization of feeders and gating system, tooling cost estimation and methods report generation. The database includes all major metal families and casting processes; which can be customized to accommodate new alloys and mold materials.
History
The software has a 20-year history of technology development at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, supported by several Ph.D. and Masters-level researchers. It is maintained and supported by 3D Foundry Tech, a company incubated at the Institute. The software is currently used in over 60 organizations, including academic institutes and industry (especially, small and medium enterprises) in India.
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Part wall thickness
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Solidification feed paths
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