Publications
See some of the most relevant publications about MAGMA applications and developments.
Cast Iron - A Predictable Material
High strength compacted graphite iron (CGI) or alloyed cast iron components are substituting previously used non-ferrous castings in automotive power train applications. The mechanical engineering industry has recognized the value in substituting forged or welded structures with stiff and light-weight cast iron castings. New products such as win...
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 ...
Exploit the Casting
The properties of cast iron cylinder blocks are never uniform. In cast iron components, differences in wall thickness and other shape factors result in inhomogeneous cooling, solidification, microstructure, and properties throughout the casting. The same factors also produce residual stresses. The experienced foundry man will have some ways...
Casting Process Simulation of Compacted Graphite Iron
The use of Compacted Graphite Iron (CGI) is expanding, especially into newly developed engine block castings. The successful introduction of this relatively new material to the casting designers requires the foundry engineers to provide detailed material property predictions and casting process knowledge. Based on casting trials with detailed ...
- 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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