Description

NovaCast Casting Simulation Software

Casting simulation helps foundries understand and optimize the casting process before production.

By simulating mold filling and solidification, engineers can study how the metal behaves inside the mold. Therefore, they can evaluate different process and tooling concepts before committing to production.

NovaCast develops casting simulation solutions for foundries and casting engineers. Its software supports different casting processes, materials, and simulation requirements.

Simulate the Casting Process

Casting simulation provides a virtual view of the casting process.

Engineers can analyze mold filling and solidification and study the effects of different gating, feeding, and process conditions.

As a result, simulation can help identify potential casting problems before production. Depending on the process and software, users can investigate issues such as cold flows, shrinkage porosity, turbulence, oxide inclusions, and other casting defects.

Optimize Casting Before Production

Casting development often requires several design iterations.

Simulation allows engineers to evaluate different concepts before manufacturing the final tooling. Therefore, teams can make design decisions earlier and reduce unnecessary physical trials.

For example, engineers can investigate different gating and feeding configurations and evaluate their effect on filling and solidification.

Simulation for Different Casting Processes

NovaCast provides simulation solutions for a wide range of casting processes.

NovaFlow&Solid can simulate:

• Gravity sand casting
• Gravity permanent mold casting
• Low pressure die casting
• High pressure die casting
• Lost wax casting
• Tilt pouring
• Counter-gravity casting
• Centrifugal casting
• Lost foam casting

The software can also simulate a wide range of materials, including aluminum, zinc, magnesium, copper, steel, cast iron, titanium, and other alloys when the required material data is available.

High Pressure Die Casting Simulation

For high pressure die casting, NovaOne HPD provides simulation tools for both hot- and cold-chamber processes.

The software can simulate aluminum and zinc-based alloys and provides tools for studying mold filling and solidification. It can also help engineers evaluate gating and venting designs.

NovaFlow&Solid provides a more comprehensive simulation environment and can also simulate the full HPDC process, including piston movement.

Gravity Casting Simulation

For gravity casting applications, NovaOne Gravity provides simulation of mold filling and solidification.

It supports processes such as gravity sand casting, gravity permanent mold casting, and lost wax casting. The software can also help evaluate gating and feeding systems and potential shrinkage defects.

Geometry Preparation and Methoding

Simulation starts with a suitable 3D model.

NovaMethod helps users create and modify casting geometry before simulation. It can repair geometry, remove unnecessary features, create cores, and prepare models for simulation.

In addition, NovaMethod works as a preprocessor for NovaFlow&Solid and can also operate independently.

Low Pressure Die Casting Optimization

For low pressure die casting, NovaCastCAD provides tools for developing and analyzing the casting process.

The software supports mold concept design, gating and feeding development, cooling setup, filling, solidification, venting, and other process parameters. It also includes tools for tracking particles and gas bubbles and monitoring oxide formation.

Improve Casting Development

Casting simulation can help foundries make better decisions before production.

Depending on the selected solution, engineers can use simulation to:

• Analyze mold filling
• Study solidification
• Optimize gating and feeding
• Evaluate venting
• Investigate potential defects
• Compare different process concepts
• Reduce unnecessary trial castings
• Improve casting development

Therefore, simulation can become an important part of a modern digital casting workflow.

NovaCast Casting Simulation Solutions

NovaCast provides several tools for casting development and process optimization.

The portfolio includes:

NovaFlow&Solid
A comprehensive casting process simulation system for a wide range of casting methods.

NovaOne
A streamlined collection of simulation tools for specific casting processes, including HPD and Gravity.

NovaMethod
A geometry preparation and 3D modeling tool that supports casting simulation workflows.

NovaCastCAD
A dedicated solution for low pressure die casting process and mold development.

NovaCast for Foundries

NovaCast combines casting simulation, geometry preparation, and casting process optimization to help foundries improve their development process.

For aluminum die casting, gravity casting, low pressure die casting, and other casting applications, the appropriate NovaCast solution can provide valuable insight before production.

PT Wilisindomas Indahmakmur provides NovaCast casting simulation solutions for foundries and manufacturers in Indonesia.

Contact us to discuss your casting simulation and process optimization requirements.