LATEST TRENDS IN CAD CAM CAE

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Every software program for the foundry simulation and casting optimization uses the three main parts of the widespread evolved computer technology. i.e. CAD/ CAM/CAE. Various analysis methods of these CAD/CAM/CAE help for the optimization of castings. Computer simulation provides a clear insight regarding the location and extent of internal defects, ensuring castings are right first time and every time. It however, requires a 3D CAD model of the method layout (with mold cavities, cores, feeders, and gating channels), proper setting of boundary conditions for each virtual trial, and correct interpretation of results. The AutoCAST software integrates and automates the above tasks, and provides an extremely easy to use graphical user interface suitable for even first time computer users. The mold cavities, feeders and gating system are automatically optimized, driven by the criteria and constraints specified by the user. This reduces the total time for method design and optimization of a typical casting to about one hour. Casting simulation can minimize the wastage of resources required for trial production. In addition, the optimization of quality and yield implies higher value addition and lower production cost, improving the margins. For widespread application, simulation programs must be fast, reliable, and easy to use. This has been achieved by integrating method design; solid modeling, simulation and optimization in a single software program, and automating many tasks that otherwise require computer skills. In many benchmarking exercises, the software has proven its reliability in predicting internal defects (ex. shrinkage porosity) within minutes, often by senior method engineers who are first time computer users. The simulation costs are a fraction of the costs of foundry trials, while providing better and faster insight for casting optimization. loading..