Publications
See some of the most relevant publications about MAGMA applications and developments.
Advanced thermo-physical data for casting process simulation – the importance of accurate sleeve properties
This paper describes the relevant thermo-physical properties that characterize the materials used in feeding systems as well as their measurement. The sensitivity of casting process simulation results to these parameters is explored to illustrate the relative importance of each parameter. A joint effort to measure and validate the properties of ...
Optimizing the Production of Structural Components
Structural components made of aluminum, magnesium, or zinc are crash-relevant and load-bearing components, and in many cases have visible surface areas. Consequently, the requirements on rigidity and extensibility are very high; the castings must be free of porosities, blisters, and weld marks. Additionally, the often required heat treatment dem...
Simulation in modern quality management systems
In order to achieve continuous improvements, controlled processes and close customer-supplier relationships foundries have introduced quality management systems which, in particular, enable implementation of the automobile industry quality requirements. Computer-assisted design techniques (CAE) such as Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and simulatio...
Application of Casting Process Optimization Tools
The low pressure casting process is a well-established route for the manufacture of large safety-critical non-ferrous automotive components. While smooth, ambient mold filling allows for a high degree of control over the process, the inherently long cycle time results in low productivity. The two most commonly made parts via the low pressure pro...
- Die casting
- Casting quality
- Cast component optimization
- Profitability and resource efficiency
- Casting design
- Automotive applications
- Heavy industries and wind power
- Permanent mold
- Cast iron
- Steel
- Nonferrous
- Core and mold
- Tool and pattern making
- Heat treatment
- Microstructure and properties
- Stresses and distortion
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