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Introduction to ProCAST

Description:

The course is built around presentations, demonstrations and exercises. The goal is to allow the new user to gain confidence in the software and to use it efficiently with respect to
his/her specific process. After an introduction to casting simulation, participants learn to use ProCAST: CAD import and meshing with Visual-Mesh, parameters definition and model
set-up, results analysis and defect prediction.

Audience:

New ProCAST users, casting engineers involved in the mold design process and optimization

Objectives:

Get started with ProCAST, the leading Finite Element solution for casting process simulation, including mold filling, solidification, microstructure and thermo-mechanical
simulations.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of the casting process

Course content:

Introduction to casting simulation

General description of the software

CAD import and FE meshing

Thermal analysis

Fluid flow analysis

Material properties

CompuTherm database

Results visualization / presentation

Post-processing

Defect prediction

Calculation controls

Exercises

According to customer demand, the following process modeling may be discussed:

High pressure die casting (including shot piston)

Low pressure die casting

Gravity casting

Permanent mold casting

Investment casting; Radiation

Stress calculations

Semi-solid models

Lost Foam modeling

Tilt casting

Centrifugal casting

Microstructures

Continuous and DC casting

Core Blowing Process

Trade: Casting
Reference: PRO-B
Level: Basic
Duration: 4-5 days (see local schedule for details)

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