SIMTech

ProCAST simulation of temperature distribution at the end of die filling

The Challenge

SIMTech's patented Liquid Forging technology is a hybrid process between casting and forging, using an open mold die concept. Among the first parts SIMTech decided to manufacture following this process where wrought aluminum heat sinks.

The main challenge was to identify suitable process simulation software able to accurately represent the mold filling, solidification and cooling behavior of a liquid forged part before the start of any trial production. This would avoid waste of material and time in pre-production, and help reduce or eliminate tooling modifications, thus enabling substantial savings in energy, material and tooling costs.

The Benefits

• Improved part quality
• Reduced development phase
• Savings in energy, material and tooling modification costs
• Tool design and process optimization with simulation, allowing development of best fit conditions for real-time manufacturing

"The process simulation module in ProCAST for Liquid Forging has helped us reduce the time consuming traditional trial-and-error methods in terms of our tooling design and process optimization."

Dr. Chua Beng Wah, Research Scientist, Forming Technology Group, SIMTech